The New York Giants defeated the Tennessee Titans 12-7 in a low-scoring game at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, improving the Giants to an unspecified record while extending the Titans' season-opening losing streak to 0-3.
The game’s decisive moment came in the final minutes when Titans quarterback Cam Ward threw a game-sealing interception to Giants safety Jevon Holland, capping a red-zone drive that had positioned Tennessee for a potential go-ahead score. Ward finished with 14 completions on 22 attempts for 148 yards, while the Titans’ offense managed just 234 total yards. The Giants, led by veteran quarterback Jameis Winston, managed only 118 passing yards but capitalized on defensive stops and a pair of short field goals by Dominic Zvada to secure the win.
Titans head coach Robert Saleh addressed questions about Ward’s future following the loss, stating he has not considered benching the second-year quarterback. Saleh acknowledged the challenges of integrating Ward into a new offensive system under his leadership and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, noting it may take time for the team to adapt. “To be fair to Cam, this is just his third game under new head coach Robert Saleh and new offensive coordinator Brian Daboll,” Saleh said. “It could very well take some time for Ward to start to get comfortable learning a new offensive scheme.”
Winston, who completed 14 of 22 passes for 118 yards and was sacked three times, dedicated the victory to injured Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart, who suffered a season-ending knee injury in the team’s Week 2 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. “We never lost faith,” Winston said. “Our objective was to be 1-0. One play at a time.” The Giants’ defense forced three turnovers, including Holland’s interception, and held Tennessee to 3 points in the second half.
The Titans’ offense struggled throughout, managing only 5 first downs in the second half and failing to convert key third-down opportunities. Ward’s interception occurred with 28 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, sealing the Titans’ third consecutive loss. Tennessee will next face the Baltimore Ravens in Week 4.
The Giants improved to an unspecified record with the win, while the Titans dropped to 0-3 for the first time since 2020. Both teams face critical junctures in their seasons, with the Giants seeking consistency and the Titans evaluating their quarterback situation amid early struggles.