Playing in the middle of a nor’easter at MetLife Stadium, the New York Giants defeated the Tennessee Titans 12-7 on September 27, 2026. According to Yahoo Sports, the victory improved the Giants’ record to 2-1 on the season, while the Titans dropped to 0-3.
Giants Edge Titans 12-7 in Weather-Affected Matchup
The game was played without New York quarterback Jaxson Dart, who is sidelined for at least the remainder of the regular season following surgery on his left knee, as reported by CBS Sports. In his absence, Jameis Winston stepped in at quarterback for the Giants, completing 12 of 18 passes for 117 yards.
Dominic Zvada Powers New York Scoring
In rainy and windy conditions, New York relied heavily on kicker Dominic Zvada and a ground game that accumulated 138 rushing yards without a turnover. Zvada accounted for all of the Giants’ scoring through the first three quarters, successfully converting four field goals from 39, 27, 39, and 30 yards out.
Today is the only day that we have, and today it was enough,
Winston said of the performance under tough weather conditions, according to CBS Sports. Coach John Harbaugh noted that Winston did what was necessary to secure the win.
Titans Offense Struggles Before Late Score
The Tennessee offense, guided by former Giants coach Brian Daboll, struggled to generate momentum for much of the afternoon. The Titans narrowly avoided becoming the first NFL team in eight years to fail to record a first down before halftime, according to CBS Sports.
Tennessee finally broke onto the scoreboard with 5:35 remaining in the fourth quarter when rookie Cam Ward connected with Wan’Dale Robinson for a 4-yard touchdown pass, with Slye converting the extra point to make it 12-7. Ward finished the game completing 23 of 36 passes for 181 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.
The Titans attempted a late comeback, but safety Jevon Holland intercepted Ward in the end zone with 17 seconds remaining to seal the victory for New York. Holland’s interception marked his third consecutive game with a pick.
Injuries and Defensive Highlights
The game saw several notable injuries on both sides. According to CBS Sports, Giants edge rusher Brian Burns injured his right knee in the fourth quarter and is scheduled for further testing via an MRI to determine the severity. For Tennessee, starting right guard Fernando Carmona departed on the team’s first offensive play due to an ankle injury, and running back Tyjae Spears sustained an ankle injury in the second half. Chimere Dike fumbled the opening kickoff for the Titans.
Despite the loss, Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons turned in a standout performance, recording a sack of Winston in the first half and finishing with a career-high seven tackles in the half. Giants running back Cam Skattebo praised Simmons after the game, calling him an animal who wrecked multiple plays.
Following this Week 3 contest, the Giants are set to host Arizona next Sunday, while the Titans will travel to play Baltimore.
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