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Jameis Winston throws for 250 yards, three TDs, Giants beat Cardinals 36-24

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October 4, 2026
Jameis Winston throws for 250 yards, three TDs, Giants beat Cardinals 36-24

Context:

New York’s offense, led by Jameis Winston, overcame sloppy moments to beat Arizona 30-24 as the Giants improved to 3-1. Winston threw for 250 yards with three touchdowns but also two interceptions, while the defense sealed the win with a late 98-yard pick-six by Deonte Banks after Arizona’s late drive stalled. Key momentum shifts included a late third-quarter connection to Theo Johnson and a decisive field goal that extended the lead. The result sets up a road game against the Commanders next, with the Cardinals preparing to host the Lions in Week 4.

Dive Deeper:

  • Winston finished 18 of 29 for 250 yards and three touchdowns, balancing big plays with multiple turnovers that kept the game close.

  • Giants receivers Malachi Fields (12-yard TD) and Malik Nabers (25-yard TD) each found the end zone, fueling an offense that built a halftime lead of 19-17.

  • Arizona flipped the scoreboard with a 2-yard TD pass from Jacoby Brissett in the third quarter to take a 24-19 lead, before New York answered with an 11-yard TD to Theo Johnson to regain the lead.

  • Dominic Zvada added a 52-yard field goal late in the game to stretch the margin to six points and provide a cushion for the defense.

  • The deciding moment came on fourth-and-goal from the 4, when Deonte Banks intercepted Brissett and returned it 98 yards for a touchdown, sealing the Giants’ victory.

  • Cardinals receivers and backs posted modest totals, with Brissett throwing for two touchdowns but also three interceptions and minimal yardage, while Tre McBride and Michael Wilson were limited by New York’s secondary.

  • Injuries sidelined Giants contributors Chauncey Golston, Braxton Berrios, and Jason Pinnock during the game, but the defense held firm in the final minutes.

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