The New York Giants defeated the Seattle Seahawks 29-20 on Saturday, with linebacker Isaiah Simmons making a game-saving play by blocking a potential game-tying field goal in the final seconds.
The New York Giants held on for a 29-20 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday night, thanks to a late-game heroics from linebacker Isaiah Simmons.
With the Seahawks trailing by just five points with under two minutes remaining, they had a chance to tie the game with a field goal. However, Simmons burst through the line of scrimmage and blocked the kick, sealing the win for the Giants.
Giants Defeat Seahawks 29-20: Isaiah Simmons' Blocked Field Goal Seals Victory
The play was a microcosm of Simmons' performance on the night, as he was all over the field making big plays. He finished with a team-high 10 tackles, including two for loss, and also forced a fumble.
The Giants' defense as a whole played well, holding the Seahawks to just 20 points and forcing three turnovers. Cornerback James Bradberry had two interceptions, while safety Xavier McKinney added another.
On the offensive side of the ball, the Giants were led by running back Saquon Barkley, who rushed for 106 yards on 21 carries. Quarterback Daniel Jones also had a solid game, completing 17 of 24 passes for 179 yards and a touchdown.
The Seahawks were unable to get their offense going for much of the night. Quarterback Geno Smith was under pressure all night and was eventually forced to leave the game with an injury. Backup quarterback Drew Lock came in and threw for 171 yards, but he was also intercepted twice.
The Seahawks' running game was also ineffective, as they were held to just 60 yards on the ground. Rashaad Penny led the way with 31 yards on 12 carries.
The Giants' victory was their second in a row, and it moved them to 3-1 on the season. The Seahawks, meanwhile, fell to 2-2.
The Giants will host the Chicago Bears next Sunday, while the Seahawks will travel to New Orleans to take on the Saints.
* The Giants' defense forced three turnovers, including two interceptions by James Bradberry and one by Xavier McKinney.
* The Seahawks' offense was held to just 20 points and 297 yards of total offense.
* Quarterback Geno Smith was injured in the third quarter and was replaced by Drew Lock.
* The Seahawks' running game was ineffective, as they were held to just 60 yards on the ground.
* The Giants' victory was their second in a row, and it moved them to 3-1 on the season.
* The Seahawks fell to 2-2 with the loss.
* The Giants will host the Chicago Bears next Sunday, while the Seahawks will travel to New Orleans to take on the Saints.
* Isaiah Simmons was named the game's MVP for his game-saving blocked field goal.
* The Giants' defense played well all night, holding the Seahawks to just 20 points and forcing three turnovers.
* The Seahawks' offense struggled to get going all night, and they were unable to capitalize on several opportunities.
