Seven takeaways from Giants’ Week 3 win over Titans: New pressure facing Kayvon Thibodeaux, Abdul Carter

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New York Post · collected 2026-09-28 · by Paul Schwartz

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The New York Giants secured their second consecutive home victory of the season with a narrow 12-7 win over the Tennessee Titans, marking the first time they have started a season with back-to-back home wins since playing at Giants Stadium in 2009. The article reflects on whether criticism towards quarterback Jameis Winston's conservative approach during rainy and windy conditions is warranted, considering his performance stats of completing 14 out of 22 passes for 118 yards and a passer rating of 77.5.
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The New York Giants face worsening injury issues as star linebacker Brian Burns will miss time due to an ankle injury suffered during their 28-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Jaxson Dart, the team's young quarterback, has been ruled out for the season after suffering knee damage in the same game. The Giants host the Tennessee Titans on Sunday and are expected to start backup QB Jameis Winston, who struggled in his first game back since Dart’s injury. Despite these challenges, rookie kicker Dominic Zvada showed promise with successful field goals against the Rams, potentially boosting a unit looking to make improvements under new coordinator John Harbaugh.

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📰 Giants Injury Woes and Recent Games
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New York Post
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 5% hedged 1 of 19 📰 publisher trust 64
“Both articles describe the same NFL game, the Giants' 12-7 win over the Titans on September 27, 2026 at MetLife Stadium.”
New York Post
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 7% hedged 2 of 28 📰 publisher trust 64
“Both articles describe the same NFL game between the New York Giants and Tennessee Titans on September 27, 2026, with a final score of 12-7 in favor of the Giants.”
New York Post
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 4 📰 publisher trust 64
“Both articles describe the same NFL game between the New York Giants and Tennessee Titans on September 28, 2026, where the Giants won 12-7 in a close match.”
Fox News
⚖️ Leans strongly left 🔴 10% hedged 4 of 39 📰 publisher trust 69
“The articles describe different games; Article A mentions Dart's season-ending injury from a Monday night game against the Rams, while Article B discusses a Week 3 win over the Titans on Sunday.”
New York Post
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 29 📰 publisher trust 64
“Article A discusses pre-game scenarios and coaching changes, while Article B covers post-game analysis and takeaways from a completed game.”
New York Post
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 8% hedged 2 of 25 📰 publisher trust 64
“The articles describe different games: one after the Rams loss and another against the Titans, indicating separate events.”
New York Post
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 10% hedged 5 of 51 📰 publisher trust 64
“Both articles discuss the Giants' victory over the Titans in Week 3, indicating they are reporting on the same game.”
New York Post
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 3 📰 publisher trust 64
“Both articles describe the Giants' Week 3 win over the Titans, indicating they cover the same specific game.”
New York Post
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 6% hedged 2 of 36 📰 publisher trust 64
“Article A discusses the beginning of the season and Jaxson Dart's injury, while Article B covers a Week 3 game win against the Titans with different players and context.”
New York Post
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 6% hedged 3 of 53 📰 publisher trust 64
“Both articles describe the same NFL game between the New York Giants and the Tennessee Titans, played on a Sunday in Week 3 of the season.”

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Who wrote this

Paul Schwartz
22 article(s) here · 0 carrying a prediction
🔮 Either safety will have his hands full with McBride, who is not a physical mismatch but can be a skill-set nightmare to deal with.
🔮 Will it be there Sunday against the Cardinals, who are 1-2 but are averaging 21 points a game?
🔮 That prevented what would have been a desultory collapse in a game in which backup-turned-starting quarterback Jameis Winston did nothing to convince anyone the offense is in good hands with him at the controls.
🔮 McCarthy joins a quarterback room devoid of Jaxson Dart — out for the season following knee surgery — and he will learn the playbook as Jameis Winston continues to start.
🔮 If Winston plays terribly, a move must be made, and that move could not be Jake Haener (one NFL start) as QB2.
🔮 SIGN UP NOW“I would have lost it if we lost this game,’’ right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor said.
🔮 Sure, the weather was not conducive for long-range throws but there were enough throws by Jameis Winston that could have been completed that he failed to deliver.
🔮 Could that change Sunday in the rain at MetLife Stadium when the Giants face the Titans?
🔮 If the Giants are going to be embroiled in close games, a kick or two could be the difference between winning and losing.
🔮 It’s expected to be a 4-6 month recovery period.
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Narrative

The Giants spent their Sunday afternoon outside playing in the rain and wind when they finally came inside, they were on the right end of a 12-7 victory over the Titans that came down to the final seconds and required a game-saving play to seal the deal.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-28

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The Giants spent their Sunday afternoon outside playing in the rain and wind when they finally came inside, they were on the right end of a 12-7 victory over the Titans that came down to the final seconds and required a game-saving play to seal the deal. asserted
that → spend → deal
Here are some ruminations coming out of the Week 3 game of “Survivor” the Giants are engaged in this season: asserted
Giants → come → Survivor
The Giants are now 2-0 in their current home to start their season and the last time they accomplished that seemingly modest achievement was … never. asserted
they → start → achievement
The last time the Giants won their first two home games in a season was 2009 and that was their last year playing at Giants Stadium. asserted
that → win → Stadium
That was the year Bruce Springsteen released “Wrecking Ball’’ as an ode to Giants Stadium and the teardown that leveled the Giants home since 1976. asserted
that → release → 1976
The Giants played their first game at MetLife Stadium in the preseason leading into the 2010 season. asserted
Giants → play → season
Everyone knows the gunslinger reputation Winston has cultivated in his 12-year career and this Giants coaching staff wants him to shed that reputation and not put the ball in harm’s way. asserted
him → know → way
Has that created a hesitant quarterback afraid to make a mistake? asserted
that → create → mistake
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