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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
New York Giants
5-7 274.86
261.08
 
VS
proj
Jacksonville Jaguars
254.12 6-6
250.69

Unable to overcome multiple busts, Jacksonville Jaguars fall to New York Giants, 274.86-254.12

Impeded by two starters who put up goose eggs (Kadarius Toney and Jaquan Brisker), Jacksonville Jaguars were unable to overcome New York Giants, which came out on top with a 274.86-254.12 victory. Jacksonville Jaguars nabbed a 10.40-point lead on Thursday, but New York Giants held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Josh Jacobs, who racked up 303 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns for 51.3 points, and Justin Herbert, who passed for 274 yards and 3 touchdowns and ran for 38 yards (28.76 points). Jalen Hurts (31.82 points) and Nick Bolton (28) were the leaders for Jacksonville Jaguars in the loss. This marks the first time this season New York Giants have beaten Jacksonville Jaguars, after falling 276.72-248.96 in their last matchup. New York Giants (5-7) will look to keep it rolling against Houston Texans, while Jacksonville Jaguars (6-6) will face off against San Francisco 49ers in an effort to generate some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  New York Giants   Jacksonville Jaguars

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Robinson Jr. racked up 125 yards from scrimmage and caught a touchdown pass as the Commanders beat the Falcons 19-13. In doing so, he put up 20.5 points to more-than-double his 9.18-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on New York Giants this week. Robinson Jr. will battle the Giants in Week 13.
Brian Robinson Jr.

Top Player Comparison

New York Giants
Points
% of total points 274.86
1
Josh Jacobs
RB
51.3
15.11
18.7%
2
Justin Herbert
QB
28.76
18.76
10.5%
3
Brian Robinson Jr.
RB
20.5
9.18
7.5%
4
C.J. Mosley
LB
20
18.97
7.3%
Jacksonville Jaguars
Points
% of total points 254.12
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
31.82
24.18
12.5%
2
Nick Bolton
LB
28
16.82
11%
3
Devin White
LB
24.5
18.65
9.6%
4
Christian Watson
WR
21
10.97
8.3%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Graham Gano had a 57-yard field goal for Jacksonville Jaguars, contributing to a 37.00-26.60 lead for Jacksonville Jaguars.
Sunday Early
Amari Cooper had a 45-yard catch for New York Giants, who trailed 134.20-131.40 after the early round of games.
Sunday Late
Josh Jacobs had an 86-yard touchdown run and a 30-yard touchdown run for New York Giants, while Justin Herbert had a 33-yard touchdown pass, contributing to a 262.26-201.30 lead for New York Giants.
Sunday Night
Jalen Hurts had a 30-yard touchdown pass and a 42-yard run for Jacksonville Jaguars, while Christian Watson had a 63-yard touchdown catch for the team, who trailed 274.86-254.12 after Sunday Night Football.

Points By Position

  New York Giants   Jacksonville Jaguars

StatSmack

New York Giants don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Jacksonville Jaguars (2 vs 1).
New York Giants play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than Jacksonville Jaguars (2).
New York Giants have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Jacksonville Jaguars (2 vs 1).
By position, New York Giants have outscored Jacksonville Jaguars at RB, TE, and K this season.
There's not much good to say about Jacksonville Jaguars this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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