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Game Rewind: NY Giants 31, Jets 12

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Aug 16, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) is tackled during the first half against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium.
Aug 16, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) is tackled during the first half against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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The New York Giants roll into their second of three preseason games today as they’ll host the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium, a team with whom they became very familiar during the two joint practices earlier this week. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET.

As per usual, head coach Brian Daboll wouldn’t confirm whether he planned to play any of his starters, but history has seen Daboll hold out the starters if there was a joint practice leading up to the game.

But things are different this year for the Giants, who need to come out of the gate quickly. And Daboll is well aware of that fact, as noted when he was asked on Thursday about his plan and if the two days of joint practice productivity would have any sway on his thinking.

“I wouldn't say it affects it. Again, we'll end up making the decision we think is best,” he said. “There's no substitute for tackling. There's no substitute for cleaning the pocket. There's no substitute for run after catch when you're going to get hit. There's no substitute for being live as a quarterback in the pocket. But we'll end up deciding at the end of the day what we think is right for our team.”

What’s right for the team is to follow a plan similar to last week, where most of the starters received no more than a couple of series before being pulled for the backups. 

But with a quick turnaround after this game–the Giants host the Patriots on Thursday–it’s unlikely that the starters will play both games.

Ideally, the Giants play their starters in all three preseason games. But that’s unlikely to happen as Daboll might figure on playing the starters this week and then holding them out of the preseason finale to allow for any bumps and bruises to fully heal before the team opens the season on September 7 at Washington.

Follow along throughout Saturday’s game for live updates, scoring plays, and highlights, and then stay tuned for our postgame coverage.

Fourth Quarter

That's a wrap. Giants win 31-12.

Two Minute Warning

3:29: A promising looking drive ends as DeVito's pass intended for Montrell Washington is picked off by safety Dean Clark at the Jets' 6-yard line.

4:28: DeVito finds Jordan Bly over the middle for a 31deep middle to J.Bly to NYJ 31 for 41 yards (J.Monroe).

4:36 - After a fan illegally enters the field and is grabbed by the State Police, Tommy DeVito enters the game at quarterback for the Giants.

5:49 - And the Giants respond with a touchdown of their own, a 1-yard run up the gut by Jameis Winston. Giants 31, Jets 12

8:56: The Jets get on the scoreboard for the first time since the second quarter. Brady Cook hits Quentin Skinner for a 4-yard touchdown, but the 2-point conversion fails. Giants 24, Jets 12

Third Quarter

End of the quarter. Giants 24, Jets 6

0:22: Jude McAtamney, who is doing the kicking this weekend, hits a 35-yard field goal to give the Giants a 24-6 lead over the Jets.

 1:34: Jameis Winston hits Dalen Cambre for a 34 yard pass. Isn't it nice to have competent quarterback play? 

NEW QB. Jameis Winston is in the game now for the Giants. Jaxson Dart finished 14 of 16 for 137 yards, one touchdown, no interceptions. Another solid sho

4:10: Very impressive drive there by Jaxson Dart who completed eight passes on that drive (and his last 13 straight.) The drive ended with a 1-yard touchdown by Dart, who went in behind an Evan Neal block. Giants 21, Jets 6

9:40: Bad decision by Jets QB Adrian Martinez makes a really bad decision while under pressure. Instead of throwing the ball away, he tried to hit Stone Smart, but the ball was picked off by Giants UDFA safety Makari Paige at the Giants' 45-yard line.

11:17: Dart finds tight end Greg Dulcich for a 20-yard touchdown. Dulcioch has had a sneaky good summer. Just sayin'. Giants 14, Jets 6.

Halftime

Some halftime thoughts:

  • Evan Neal whiffed on a block that resulted in a big hit against Jaxson Dart.
  • The Giants' run defense continues to miss Dexter Lawrence II. The Jets ran for 85 yards on 19 carries in the first half and had two 10+ yard runs (11 and 12 yards), averaging 4.5 yards per carry.

Second Quarter

0:02: Folk converts a 31-yard field goal to make it a 7-6 game in favor of the Giants.

Two-minute warning

  • STAT UPDATE: Russell Wilson went 4 of 7 for 108 yards and the one INT. 80 of passing yards came on the deep ball to Beaux Collins that set up the Singletary TD run. Since then the offense has been quiet.

5:36: Dart is back on the field with most of the starting offense.

6:30: Wilson, back in the game, has a deep pass intended for Beaux Collins picked off by Jets defensive back Qwan'tez Stiggers in the end zone. I think there might have been a miscommunication there on the route that Wilson was expecting and what Collins ran.

7:58: Jaxson Dart is in the game. He completed a 30-yard pass to tight end Theo Johnson.

  • THOUGHT: Giants starting offense getting a good amount of work tonight. Glad to see it as I would be surprised if they play in Thursday's finale.

11:43: DT Elijah Chatman checks in at fullback and Tyrone Tracy Jr, running behind him, picks up five yards on 1st-and-10.

  • Giants Lineup Update: Giants starting offense still out there minus Greg VanRoten who's been replaced by Evan Neal at right guard. This is going mostly how I thought it would.
  • JETS INJURY UPDATE: KOR Xavier Gipson (shoulder) is questionable to return.

First Quarter

End of the quarter: Giants 7, Jets 3

2:13: Ugh, a pre-snap penalty on the Giants (tight end Theo Johnson. Giants have tpo get this cleaned up.

2:19: TheJets get on the board after their 12-play scoring drive stalls. On the third down play, Cor'Dale Flott came through with a pass breakup to force the Jets to settle for a 38-yard field goal. by Nick Folk. Jets were able to run the ball on that drive. Giants 7, Jets 3.

9:04: Devin Singletary checks into the end zone on a 1-yard touchdown run behind a nice block by tight end Theo Johnson to give the Giants the lead. Jude McAtamney hits the PAT. Giants 7, Jets 0.

10:34: Wow! Great protection by the Giants offensive line. Wilson uncorked an 80-yard moonball to Beaux Collins, who beat Jets corner Qwan'tez Stiggers and safety Andre Cisco.

Beaux Collins and Greg Dulcich getting starts tonight for Gianbts offense. Russell Wilson starts at quarterback.

Some starting lineup notes: Cor'Dale Flott starts at cornerback for Banks, Dane Belton for Tyler Nubin. Thibodeaux and Burns are the starting OLBs.

Pregame

7:02 p.m. - The Jets have won the toss and will receive. Brian Burns and Russell Wilson were the Giants captains sent out to midfield for the coin toss. Jude McAtamney will kick off for the Giants.

6:33 p.m. – The following players weren’t spotted in pregame warmups and are unlikely to play tonight: running back Cam Skattebo, receiver Malik Nabers, safety K’Von Wallace, safety Tyler Nubin, cornerback Deonte Banks, tight end Daniel Bellinger, tight end Chris Manhertz, receiver Da’Quan Felton, linebacker Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles, cornerback Tre Hawkins III, and defensive linemen Dexter Lawrence II. They, of course, join left tackle Andrew Thomas and running back Eric Gray, both of whom are on the PUP list.

5:38 p.m. -- QB Russell Wilson has been warming up with receivers Darius Slayton, Wandale Robinson, and Jalin Hyatt pre-game, so it looks like he's going to play in tonight's game against the Jets. Receiver Malik Nabers, however, is not going to play tonight. Also, it sounds like Jaxson Dart will follow Wilson in the quarterback rotation tonight.

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PATRICIA TRAINA

Patricia Traina has covered the New York Giants for 30+ seasons, and her work has appeared in multiple media outlets, including The Athletic, Forbes, Bleacher Report, and the Sports Illustrated media group. As a credentialed New York Giants press corps member, Patricia has also covered five Super Bowls (three featuring the Giants), the annual NFL draft, and the NFL Scouting Combine. She is the author of The Big 50: The Men and Moments that Made the New York Giants. In addition to her work with New York Giants On SI, Patricia hosts the Locked On Giants podcast. Patricia is also a member of the Pro Football Writers of America and the Football Writers Association of America.

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