Giants top Bills 34-25 in preseason

A look at Pro Football Focus grades and snap counts from the Giants 34-25 preseason win over the Bills.

Giants beat Bills 34-25 in preseason victory

The Giants rolled out a wide mix of players, and Pro Football Focus highlighted several with solid grades. Jaxson Dart led the offense with an 80.7 passing grade, showing comfort in the Daboll-Kafka system and delivering a touchdown to Lil’Jordan Humphrey. Aaron Stinnie was the top blocker with 81.8, and Joshua Ezeudu impressed at 79.8 with an 88.5 pass-block grade, yielding only one pressure. Center Bryan Hudson also posted a strong 77.7 in extended action, while Marcus Mbow opened his NFL career with a 71.9 including one pressure. Jake Kubas struggled, finishing at 32.9 with a 15.5 pass-block grade after giving up a hit and a hurry.

Tyrone Tracy graded highest among the backs at 75.1, while Dante Miller was 68.6 but captured a standout 91.3 receiving grade. Among wideouts, Montrell Washington led at 70.9, and Lil’Jordan Humphrey (the TD catcher) was 63.5. Thomas Fidone II led the tight ends at 71.4, with Greg Dulcich at 44.7 the low mark in that group. On defense, Abdul Carter exploded onto the scene with an 82.2, notching three pressures in limited time; Trace Ford led edge defenders at 84.3, and Micah McFadden topped the unit at 92.1 with a pass breakup and strong tackle. D.J. Davidson tied for the interior line lead at 77.9; Elijah Garcia was 73.0.

In the secondary, Paulson Adebo and Deonte Banks posted similar scores, while several Giants corners were below average, including TJ Moore (50.7), Nic Jones (50.2), Dee Williams (45.2), and O’Donnell Fortune (35.4). Snap counts showed a heavy early dose of starters followed by a shift to backups and rookies. The Giants used most of the first-string offense early, then leaned on reserves for the remainder of the game as they evaluate roster spots at wide receiver, tight end, and along the line.

The game underscored two core themes for the Giants this summer: depth and development. The standout grades for Dart and the young offensive line suggest the offense can grow within the scheme, even as competition tightens at receiver and tight end. Abdul Carter’s sudden impact in limited snaps signals a high ceiling for the defense, should his early momentum carry into the regular season. The uneven grades among cornerbacks point to ongoing battles for CB2 and rotational roles, while the stronger performances from reserve linebackers and interior linemen hint at a deeper, more versatile group than last year’s depth charts.

This is exactly the kind of preseason where rosters are earned in August. The coaching staff is using these games to stress-test combinations and identify who can contribute when the pace quickens. If these trends hold, the Giants could enter the season with a clearer plan for special teams roles and a more competitive push for additional roster spots in the secondary and backfield.

Highlights

Roster decisions will keep evolving as August games unfold.