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NFL Preseason Week 3 Game Recap: New York Giants 42, New England Patriots 10
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New England Patriots
New York’s preseason finale turned into a showcase for depth, as the Giants cruised past New England 42-10. Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart delivered a couple of big-time throws, including a 50-yard strike and a red-zone score, before exiting after a first-quarter hit. The team later confirmed he cleared concussion protocol.
With Russell Wilson inactive, Dart opened the game and completed 6-of-12 passes for 81 yards. His longest completion — a deep connection with Gunner Olszewski — highlighted his arm talent, while a fumble on a scramble reminded observers of his still-developing decision-making.
Running back Cam Skattebo logged his first preseason snaps after missing extended time in camp, notching three carries for 12 yards in a short opening stint.
PFF’s dedicated team of graders was hard at work, analyzing every player on every play in real time. The comprehensive grades and data will be available after a thorough review tomorrow at 12 p.m. EST.
In the meantime, we’ve gathered some high-level data and snap counts from the game to give you an early look. Our expert graders have also nominated the standout player of the game, highlighting exceptional performance on the field.
PLAYER OF THE GAME
Jaxson Dart completed 6-of-12 passes for 81 yards, including a touchdown and two big-time throws against one turnover-worthy play. Dart thrived from a clean pocket, earning a 90.0-plus grade on first review while going 5-of-9 for 31 yards, a touchdown and another first down in those situations.
His 2.86-second average time to throw was the longest among New York’s quarterbacks, ahead of Jameis Winston (2.60) and Tommy DeVito (1.96).
BOX SCORE
| Stat | Patriots | Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Total points | 10 | 42 |
| Total offensive plays | 56 | 65 |
| Total net yards | 196 | 436 |
| Avg yards per play | 3.5 | 6.7 |
| Total first downs | 11 | 23 |
| Rushing first downs | 4 | 4 |
| Passing first downs | 6 | 17 |
| Penalty first downs | 1 | 2 |
| Third-down efficiency | 36% | 57% |
| Fourth-down efficiency | 0% | 20% |
| Possessions | 12 | 11 |
| Avg plays per drive | 5.3 | 6.8 |
| Avg yards per drive | 15.1 | 36.3 |
| Avg points per drive | 0.8 | 3 |
| Red-zone possessions | 2 | 4 |
| Red-zone plays | 6 | 13 |
| Red-zone TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Red-zone FGs | 1 | 0 |
| Red-zone scoring efficiency | 100% | 75% |
