Giants Triumph Over Raiders with 34-10 Victory
The New York Giants achieved a commanding 34-10 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. This win showcased a resilient offense, even while struggling with multiple injuries.
Key Player Performances
Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart had an impressive game, completing 22 of his 30 passes for 207 yards. He also exhibited his versatility by rushing for two touchdowns. With this performance, Dart now has a total of 22 touchdowns in just 11 starts, comprising 13 passing and nine rushing touchdowns.
- Dart’s Milestone: Trailing only Charlie Conerly and Daniel Jones for the most touchdowns by a rookie in Giants history.
- NFL Record: Dart surpassed Josh Allen for the third-most rushing touchdowns by a rookie quarterback.
- Top Rushing Record: Cam Newton holds the overall record with 14 rushing touchdowns.
Receiving Highlights
Wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson played a crucial role in the game, finishing with 11 receptions for 113 yards. This performance enabled him to achieve his first career milestone of over 1,000 receiving yards early in the third quarter.
Injury Challenges
The Giants faced significant challenges in their offensive line. The absence of key players like left tackle Andrew Thomas and center John Michael Schmitz due to injuries left the team with 60 percent of their starters missing. However, Jon Runyan returned after paternity leave to help stabilize the line.
Game Summary
Running back Devin Singletary opened the scoring with a one-yard touchdown run, contributing to the Giants’ total of 21 rushing touchdowns for the season, tying them with the 1950 and 2022 teams for second-most in franchise history.
| Player | Passing Yards | Rushing Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | 207 | 2 |
| Devin Singletary | N/A | 1 |
In summary, the Giants’ victory against the Raiders highlighted the depth and adaptability of their roster. Despite ongoing injury concerns, the team demonstrated their ability to perform at a high level.
