In a game full of ups and downs, the New York Giants fought their way to a 29-20 victory over the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field, marking their second road win in three weeks. The Giants, now 2-3, showcased resilience and determination despite missing key offensive players. They return home next week to face the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday night.
Offensive Resurgence Without Key Weapons
The Giants’ offense, missing leading rusher Devin Singletary and top receiver Malik Nabers, put together a season-high 420 yards of total offense. Rookie running back Tyrone Tracy stepped into the starting role, delivering a breakout performance with 129 yards on 18 carries. It was the Giants’ highest rushing output of the season, following a game where they mustered only 129 yards on the ground. Tracy became the first Giants rookie to rush for over 100 yards since Saquon Barkley in 2018.
Quarterback Daniel Jones also played a pivotal role, completing 23 of 34 passes for 234 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions, finishing with a season-high 109.6 passer rating. Jones’ legs were just as impactful, as he added 38 rushing yards, surpassing 2,000 career rushing yards—the first Giants quarterback to achieve that milestone.
Darius Slayton shined in Nabers’ absence, hauling in eight receptions for 122 yards, including his first touchdown of the season. It was Slayton’s sixth career 100-yard game and the first time he’s reached that mark in a Giants victory.
Defensive Dominance and Special Teams Heroics
The Giants’ defense was relentless, sacking Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith seven times. Defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence led the charge with a career-high three sacks, while DJ Davidson, Brian Burns, and others contributed to the dominant effort. Seattle’s ground game was stifled in the first half, managing just two rushing yards.
But it was special teams that provided the game’s defining moment. With Seattle threatening to tie the game late in the fourth quarter, Isaiah Simmons blocked Jason Myers’ 47-yard field goal attempt. Bryce Ford-Wheaton scooped up the loose ball and returned it 60 yards for a touchdown, sealing the win and sending Giants fans into celebration.
Head coach Brian Daboll praised the execution of the play and the preparation of his coaching staff: “Ghobi (special teams coordinator Mike Ghobrial) showed me the play earlier in the week. Isaiah (Simmons) executed it perfectly. A well-executed play in a critical moment.”
Daboll Lauds Resilient Performance
After the game, Daboll emphasized the importance of bouncing back after early adversity, including a 102-yard fumble return by Seahawks safety Rayshawn Jenkins, which put the Giants down early. “A lot of resiliency, especially after that fumble return. But we kept our heads up, played efficient football, and responded,” Daboll said. “I’m proud of how the guys competed today.”
Daboll also spoke about the performance of his quarterback. “Daniel played well again. We’ve got a lot of confidence in him. He’s a true competitor, and we trust him to lead this team.”
Looking Ahead
The Giants face a tough challenge next week when they take on the high-powered Bengals in primetime. After showing improvement in recent weeks, Daboll stressed that while progress is being made, there’s still work to be done: “It’s one game in a tough environment. But I’m proud of how we responded, and we’ll keep building from here.”
With momentum now on their side, the Giants will look to continue their winning ways at home. The road to improvement may still be long, but this win in Seattle showcased the grit and resilience that defines Brian Daboll’s Giants.
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