In a rain-soaked and hard-fought contest, the New York Jets triumphed over the New York Giants, winning 13-10 in an overtime showdown that had fans on the edge of their seats.
The Jets (4-3) staged a dramatic late-game rally, with Greg Zuerlein nailing a 35-yard field goal to force overtime as the clock expired in regulation. The Giants’ Graham Gano had an opportunity to win the game with his own 35-yard field goal attempt, but he missed with only 24 seconds left. This gave the Jets one final chance to seize victory, and Zach Wilson delivered. Wilson connected with Garrett Wilson and Allen Lazard on consecutive 29-yard passes, positioning the Jets for the game-tying field goal.
In overtime, the Giants (2-6) began with a three-and-out drive, leaving the door open for the Jets to capitalize. A critical pass interference call on Adoree’ Jackson advanced the Jets 46 yards in six plays, leading to Greg Zuerlein’s game-winning field goal.
Zach Wilson played a pivotal role in the Jets’ success, completing 17 of 36 passes for 240 yards and one touchdown. He also led the team in rushing, with four carries for 25 yards.
For the Giants, quarterback Tyrod Taylor was injured during the second quarter and had to be hospitalized for further evaluation. Tommy DeVito, an undrafted rookie from New Jersey, took over and managed to score a 6-yard rushing touchdown. However, his efforts weren’t enough to secure the win. DeVito went 0-for-4 passing in regulation, completing just two passes for a loss of 1 yard during overtime.
The game was characterized by an abundance of punts, with the Jets and Giants combining for 24 punts, marking the most in an NFL game in at least 20 years. Both teams struggled on third downs, with a combined 4-for-34 (11.8 percent) conversion rate.
Saquon Barkley had a standout performance for the Giants, running a career-high 36 times for 128 yards. On the defensive end, Kayvon Thibodeaux was a force to be reckoned with, tallying three sacks and a forced fumble.
The game began with the Giants capitalizing on a turnover, with Thibodeaux stripping Zach Wilson of the ball and Jihad Ward recovering it, setting up the Giants for a field goal. The Jets responded with a 50-yard drive that concluded with a remarkable touchdown by Breece Hall. On the Giants’ opening drive of the second half, DeVito’s 6-yard rushing touchdown provided them with a temporary lead.
Despite the challenges both teams faced, the Jets managed to come out on top, securing a thrilling overtime victory.
