The New York Giants defeated the Tennessee Titans 12-7 on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, a result quarterback Jameis Winston dedicated to injured teammate Jaxson Dart. Winston completed 14 of 22 pass attempts for 118 yards and was sacked three times during the cold and rainy game. The Giants relied on their defense and special teams to secure the victory, with Dominic Zvada making two chip-shot field goals to provide the only points. Jevon Holland also recorded an interception late in the game to seal the win.
In postgame comments, Winston described the team's mindset as one of "belief" and "faith," stating there was no doubt on the sideline that they would win. He explicitly linked the score to Dart, saying, "Twelve points. Six times two. It's for you. That's twelve." Winston noted that the team acted as "brother's keeper" after Dart was injured, and again when defensive player Brian Burns went down during the game. He emphasized that the objective was to finish 1-0 for the week, taking the game one play at a time.
The victory comes after a significant setback for the Giants, who lost to the Los Angeles Rams the previous week. Dart suffered a knee injury during that game, an injury described as ending his regular season. The team appeared disorganized following that loss, but the win over Tennessee offers a confidence boost for upcoming weeks. The offense remains limited, prompting continued reliance on running back Cam Skattebo, the defense, and special teams to compensate.
The Giants are scheduled to host the Arizona Cardinals next week. The Cardinals recently scored 30 points against the San Francisco 49ers in a loss. A focus on preparation is expected to help the Giants aim for a 3-1 record.