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Giants' Banks Seals Dramatic 30-24 Win with 98-Yard Pick-Six
4 Oct
Summary
- Deonte Banks' 98-yard interception return sealed a 30-24 victory.
- Jameis Winston threw for 250 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions.
- The Giants achieved back-to-back wins against Arizona for the first time since 2005/2008.
The New York Giants secured a thrilling 30-24 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season. The game's outcome was sealed by cornerback Deonte Banks, who returned an interception 98 yards for a touchdown with seconds remaining.
Giants quarterback Jameis Winston completed 18 passes for 250 yards, throwing three touchdowns and two interceptions. His counterpart, Jacoby Brissett of the Cardinals, finished with 166 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions, including the game-ending pick-six.
Receiver Malik Nabers had a standout performance for the Giants, recording six catches for 112 yards and a touchdown. The Giants' defense struggled at times against the Cardinals' run game in the first half, but ultimately made crucial stops.
This victory marks a significant milestone for the Giants, as it is their first time earning back-to-back wins against Arizona since the 2005 and 2008 seasons. The Giants now advance to a 3-1 record on the season.
In other NFC East news, the Dallas Cowboys improved to 2-2 by defeating the Houston Texans 34-30, while the Philadelphia Eagles fell to 2-2 after a loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The Washington Commanders dropped to 1-3 following a defeat to the Indianapolis Colts.
