Tennessee
Titans
0-2
13
FINAL
17
New York
Giants
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Tennessee Titans, 17-13, in Week 3 of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to establish their identities early in the season, this victory gives the Giants a crucial boost as they aim for playoff contention.
The offensive standout for the Titans was quarterback Cam Ward, who threw for 245 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his ability to move the chains effectively. However, it was Giants running back Cam Skattebo who stole the spotlight with a dominant performance, racking up 135 rushing yards and proving to be the cornerstone of New York's ground game. Additionally, Titans receiver Carnell Tate put together a strong outing with 133 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Giants' offensive push.
Defensively, the Titans were led by Amani Hooker, who made eight total tackles, contributing significantly to their overall effort. However, the game’s turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Giants' defense made key stops, allowing them to maintain their slim lead. With Tyler Davis recording 1.5 sacks and Cor'Dale Flott snagging an interception, the Titans' defense showed flashes of brilliance, but it ultimately fell short against the Giants' resilience.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | QB | 36 | 18 | 50% | 245 | 1 | 0 | 81.3 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 36 | 20 | 56% | 202 | 0 | 1 | 60.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 18 | 135 | 7.5 | 72 | 1 | 25 | 1 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 15 | 21 | 1.4 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 7 | 11 | 1.6 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 5 | 4 | 0.8 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Devin Singletary | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnell Tate | WR | 8 | 133 | 16.6 | 78 | 1 | 58 | 1 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 6 | 52 | 8.7 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 9 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 8 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amani Hooker | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Davis | DT | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Jowon Briggs | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chauncey Golston | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrell Burgess | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jonah Laulu | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Campbell | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Slye | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 49 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

