Giants vs. Titans: Statistics, numbers and broken records
The New York Giants stunned the Tennessee Titans in Week 1, storming back from 13 points down to steal a victory in the waning moments of the fourth quarter.
It was a refreshing change-of-pace for this Giants team, but there is little time to bask in the glory. A Week 2 matchup with the Carolina Panthers looms.
Here’s a glance at what interesting stats, numbers and broken records were birthed from the Week 1 win over the Titans.
Brian Daboll picked up his first-ever win as a head coach.
The opening weekend win was the first for the Giants since 2016 and just their second over a 12-year span.
The win was the Giants’ first-ever opening weekend win on the road against an AFC team.
With the win, the Giants go to 1-0 and are over .500 for the first time since 2016.
The Titans scored a touchdown on their opening series, which was the first TD the Giants surrendered on an opening series in an opening game since 2014.
The Giants gained 394 yards of offense, which was their highest output without an overtime period since Sept. 16, 2021 against the Washington Commanders.
New York totaled 238 yards rushing, which was their most since Dec. 31, 2017 (260).
Saquon Barkley rushed for 164 yards, which was the third-most of his career and his highest ever total away from FedEx Field.
Barkley’s 168 rushing yards was the most in an opening weekend game in Giants history.
Barkley’s 68-yard run tied the second-longest of his NFL career.
Barkley totaled 194 yards from scrimmage, the fourth-most of his career.
Daniel Jones completed 81% of his passes (17 of 21 with one drop), which was the highest completion percentage of his career.
Jones hit Sterling Shepard for a 65-yard touchdown in the second half, which was the second-longest of his career.
Chris Myarick scored the second touchdown of his career (both from one-yard out).
Tomon Fox appeared in his first NFL game and recorded his first career sack (the team’s only sack in Week 1).
Daniel Bellinger and Evan Neal each drew their first career start.
Wan’Dale Robinson saw his first NFL action and recorded his first career reception.
Jason Pinnock recovered his first career fumble.
Brian Daboll won his first-ever NFL challenge as a head coach.
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