Giants outlast Vikings 31-24 for 1st playoff win in 11 years
— First-year head coach Brian Daboll had his upstart team fully prepared. Daniel Jones played at a level well beyond his experience.
National Football League
FINAL
New York Giants
31
Minnesota Vikings
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYG | 14 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 31 |
| MIN | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 24 |
U.S. Bank Stadium · 66,721 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | @ Philadelphia Eagles | W 19-11 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ Houston Texans | W 27-21 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | vs New Orleans Saints | L 27-34 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ Washington Commanders | D 27-27 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Arizona Cardinals | W 36-24 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 7:47 31-24
Saquon Barkley 2 Yd Run (Graham Gano Kick)
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Field Goal 12:34 24-24
Greg Joseph 38 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:46 24-21
Irv Smith Jr. 3 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph Kick)
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Touchdown 11:37 24-14
Daniel Bellinger 9 Yd pass from Daniel Jones (Graham Gano Kick)
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Touchdown 0:45 17-14
K.J. Osborn 9 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph Kick)
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Field Goal 3:25 17-7
Graham Gano 25 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:03 14-7
Isaiah Hodgins 14 Yd pass from Daniel Jones (Graham Gano Kick)
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Touchdown 5:11 7-7
Saquon Barkley 28 Yd Run (Graham Gano Kick)
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Touchdown 8:23 0-7
Kirk Cousins 1 Yd Run (Greg Joseph Kick)
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NYG
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:44 · End of Game
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MIN 1:44
6 plays, 39 yards, 1:12 · Downs
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NYG 2:56
9 plays, 17 yards, 3:16 · Punt
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MIN 6:12
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:35 · Punt
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NYG 7:47
12 plays, 75 yards, 4:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:47 31-24
Saquon Barkley 2 Yd Run (Graham Gano Kick)
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MIN 12:34
12 plays, 56 yards, 6:38 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:34 24-24
Greg Joseph 38 Yd Field Goal
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NYG 4:12
6 plays, 8 yards, 3:34 · Punt
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MIN 7:46
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:46 24-21
Irv Smith Jr. 3 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph Kick)
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NYG 11:37
6 plays, 75 yards, 3:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:37 24-14
Daniel Bellinger 9 Yd pass from Daniel Jones (Graham Gano Kick)
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NYG
4 plays, 10 yards, 0:45 · End of Half
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MIN 0:45
8 plays, 75 yards, 2:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:45 17-14
K.J. Osborn 9 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph Kick)
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NYG 3:25
20 plays, 85 yards, 10:52 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:25 17-7
Graham Gano 25 Yd Field Goal
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MIN 14:17
5 plays, 22 yards, 1:46 · Punt
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NYG 1:03
4 plays, 81 yards, 2:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:03 14-7
Isaiah Hodgins 14 Yd pass from Daniel Jones (Graham Gano Kick)
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MIN 3:06
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:05 · Punt
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NYG 5:11
5 plays, 75 yards, 3:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:11 7-7
Saquon Barkley 28 Yd Run (Graham Gano Kick)
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MIN 8:23
12 plays, 75 yards, 6:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:23 0-7
Kirk Cousins 1 Yd Run (Greg Joseph Kick)
Showing the last 26 of 26 events.
Team Stats
NYG
MIN
28
1st Downs
21
15
Passing 1st downs
16
11
Rushing 1st downs
3
2
1st downs from penalties
2
7-13
3rd down efficiency
4-10
2-2
4th down efficiency
1-2
68
Total Plays
56
431
Total Yards
332
6.3
Yards per Play
5.9
9
Total Drives
8
289
Passing
271
24/35
Comp/Att
32/40
7.6
Yards per pass
6.8
0
Interceptions thrown
0
3-12
Sacks-Yards Lost
0-0
142
Rushing
61
30
Rushing Attempts
16
4.7
Yards per rush
3.8
3-4
Red Zone (Made-Att)
3-4
5-45
Penalties
3-12
0
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
33:36
Possession
26:24
Injuries
Minnesota Vikings
- Demond Claiborne Out
- Jauan Jennings Out
- Kyler Murray Out
- Jay Ward Questionable
- Theo Jackson Questionable
New York Giants
- Thomas Fidone II Out
- Cam Skattebo Out
- CJ Okoye Out
- Nikko Reed Out
- Josh Sills Out
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