Giants beat Jets 31-12 in preseason win

A good night for the Giants overall on both sides of the ball.

Giants Triumph 31-12 Against Jets in Preseason Victory

The New York Giants beat the New York Jets 31-12 in a preseason game that emphasized getting players reps and evaluating depth for the regular season. The Jets did not field several of their top defenders, including Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams, which shaped the evaluation but did not diminish the Giants’ opportunity to build rhythm and confidence. The game featured all four Giants quarterbacks, with Jaxson Dart and the other backfield options getting meaningful time and mixed results from the offense.

The win offers a positive signal for the Giants’ depth, especially at wide receiver and in the secondary, where multiple players flashed with productive outings. Beaux Collins and Zach Pascal stood out in the air game, while Theo Johnson and Greg Dulcich supplied quality yardage from tight end. On defense, performance was more nuanced: production from veterans like Roy Robertson-Harris and Brian Burns helped stabilize the front, but some younger players struggled in coverage and at inside linebacker. The plan for snap distribution was explicit, and the coaching staff used the game to compare options while preserving starters for more meaningful prep. This approach helps the team map rotations, but it also makes it hard to read too much into any single score or stat line. Overall, the Giants showed they can win with depth, not just a punch from a single unit.

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The blueprint for the season will continue to sharpen as the roster takes more shape in upcoming games.