The New York Giants vs Denver Broncos match player stats tell the story of one of the most dramatic NFL games of the 2025 season.
Played on October 19, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High, this Week 7 showdown ended with a jaw-dropping 33-32 Broncos victory on a last-second 39-yard field goal by Wil Lutz. The Giants led by 19 points heading into the fourth quarter and appeared to have the game locked up.
What followed was a historic fourth-quarter collapse that left 75,788 fans in Denver stunned and the entire NFL world talking.
Final Score: Denver Broncos 33 – New York Giants 32
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, October 19, 2025 |
| Stadium | Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO |
| Attendance | 75,788 |
| Game Time | 3:33 |
| Head Coach (NYG) | Brian Daboll |
| Head Coach (DEN) | Sean Payton |
| Broadcast | CBS |
| Closing Odds | DEN -7.5, O/U 40.5 |
| Records After Game | NYG 2-5, DEN 5-2 |
Quarter-by-Quarter Scoring Breakdown
| Quarter | New York Giants | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 7 | 0 |
| Q2 | 6 | 0 |
| Q3 | 6 | 0 |
| Q4 | 13 | 33 |
| Final | 32 | 33 |
The Giants dominated the first three quarters with complete control, holding Denver to zero points. The fourth quarter became one of the most historic in NFL history as Denver scored 33 unanswered points to complete the comeback.
Team Stats Comparison
| Stat Category | New York Giants | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 387 | 407 |
| Plays | 69 | 76 |
| Avg Gain Per Play | 5.6 | 5.4 |
| Rushing Yards | 119 | 142 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 24 |
| Rushing Avg | 3.7 ypc | 5.9 ypc |
| Passing Yards | 283 | 279 |
| Pass Attempts | 33 | 50 |
| Completions | 15 | 27 |
| Completion % | 45.5% | 54.0% |
| Touchdowns | 5 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Sacks Taken | 4 | 2 |
| Sack Yards Lost | 15 | 14 |
| Penalties | 8 for 36 yds | 12 for 127 yds |
| Possession Time | 30:11 | 29:49 |
| First Downs | 26 | 25 |
Despite the Giants outscoring the Broncos in total touchdowns 5 to 4, a missed extra point proved to be the decisive difference. Denver was flagged 12 times for 127 penalty yards but still came out on top.
New York Giants Player Stats
Passing Stats – Jaxson Dart
Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart had a career-defining performance in his stat line, despite the heartbreaking loss. He was sharp and effective for three quarters.
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Completions / Attempts | 15 / 33 |
| Passing Yards | 283 |
| Touchdowns | 3 |
| Interceptions | 1 |
| Passer Rating | 93.4 |
| Sacks Taken | 4 |
| Sack Yards Lost | 15 |
| Longest Pass | 44 yards |
| Avg Yards Per Attempt | 7.24 |
| Pocket Time Avg | 2.72 sec |
Dart’s 44-yard touchdown pass to Daniel Bellinger in the first quarter was the game’s first score. He also hit Cam Skattebo for a 13-yard TD in the second quarter. His 41-yard connection with Theo Johnson in the fourth quarter extended the Giants lead to 26-8.
Rushing Stats – New York Giants
| Player | Carries | Yards | Avg | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | 16 | 60 | 3.8 | 0 | — |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr. | — | 31+ | — | 1 | 31 |
| Jaxson Dart | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
| Team Total | 32 | 119 | 3.7 | 2 | 31 |
Tyrone Tracy Jr. was the key rushing contributor, breaking a 31-yard touchdown run in the third quarter that pushed the Giants lead to 19-0. Dart added a 1-yard QB sneak touchdown late in the fourth quarter.
Receiving Stats – New York Giants
| Player | Receptions | Targets | Yards | Avg | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Bellinger | 3 | 4 | 88 | 29.3 | 1 | 44 |
| Theo Johnson | 1 | — | 41 | 41.0 | 1 | 41 |
| Cam Skattebo | 1 | — | 13 | 13.0 | 1 | 13 |
| Team Total | 15 | 33 | 283 | 18.9 | 3 | 44 |
Daniel Bellinger was the standout receiver with 88 yards and a touchdown on just three catches. His 29.3 yards per reception average was exceptional for a tight end. Theo Johnson’s 41-yard catch-and-run touchdown came off a deflection but counted the same.
Defense Stats – New York Giants
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Total Tackles | 38 |
| Assists | 22 |
| Combined Tackles | 60 |
| Sacks | 2.0 |
| Sack Yards | 14 |
| Interceptions | 0 |
| Passes Defended | 8 |
| QB Hits | 5 |
| Tackles for Loss | 5.0 |
| TFL Yards | 19 |
| Missed Tackles | 7 |
The Giants defense held Denver to zero points for three full quarters, which made the fourth-quarter collapse even more devastating. Seven missed tackles in the fourth quarter directly contributed to Denver’s historic comeback.
Denver Broncos Player Stats
Passing Stats – Bo Nix
Bo Nix was sluggish for most of the game but erupted in the fourth quarter, becoming the first player in NFL history to throw for two touchdowns and rush for two touchdowns in a single quarter.
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Completions / Attempts | 27 / 50 |
| Passing Yards | 279 |
| Touchdowns | 2 |
| Interceptions | 0 |
| Passer Rating | 83.7 |
| Sacks Taken | 2 |
| Sack Yards Lost | 14 |
| Longest Pass | 32 yards |
| Avg Yards Per Attempt | 5.1 |
| Completion % | 54.0% |
Nix went 27-of-50 overall but was near perfect when it mattered most. In the fourth quarter alone, he scored two rushing touchdowns and threw two scoring passes, all after Denver trailed by 18 points with under seven minutes left.
Rushing Stats – Denver Broncos
| Player | Carries | Yards | Avg | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.K. Dobbins | 14 | 81 | 5.8 | 0 | — |
| Bo Nix | — | 25 | — | 2 | 18 |
| Team Total | 24 | 142 | 5.9 | 2 | 32 |
J.K. Dobbins led the Denver ground game with 81 yards on 14 carries, averaging a strong 5.8 yards per carry. Bo Nix added two critical rushing touchdowns in the fourth quarter, including an 18-yard scamper that gave Denver its first lead of the game at 30-26.
Receiving Stats – Denver Broncos
| Player | Receptions | Targets | Yards | Avg | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Mims | 6 | 7 | 85 | 14.2 | 0 | 29 |
| Courtland Sutton | — | — | 22 | — | 0 | 22 |
| Troy Franklin | 1 | — | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 2 |
| R.J. Harvey | 1 | — | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 2 |
| Team Total | 27 | 49 | 279 | 10.3 | 2 | 32 |
Marvin Mims was Denver’s top receiver with 85 yards on 6 catches, including a crucial 29-yard gain in the final minute that set up Lutz’s game-winning field goal. Mims played a direct role in the comeback.
Defense Stats – Denver Broncos
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Total Tackles | 29 |
| Assists | 33 |
| Combined Tackles | 62 |
| Sacks | 4.0 |
| Sack Yards | 15 |
| Interceptions | 1 |
| Passes Defended | 8 |
| QB Hits | 10 |
| Tackles for Loss | 4.0 |
| TFL Yards | 17 |
| Missed Tackles | 5 |
Denver’s defense sacked Dart four times for 15 yards. Linebacker Justin Strnad’s interception with under five minutes left was the turning point that sparked the Broncos’ historic comeback. It led directly to a Denver touchdown.
Special Teams Stats
| Category | New York Giants | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals Made / Att | 0 / 0 | 1 / 1 (39 yds) |
| Extra Points Made | 3 / 5 | 2 / 2 |
| Punts | 6 for 263 yds | 6 for 303 yds |
| Punt Avg | 43.8 yds | 50.5 yds |
| Kick Return Yards | 85 (3 ret) | 96 (5 ret) |
| Punt Return Yards | 28 (3 ret) | 29 (2 ret) |
The Giants’ missed extra points were the most painful detail of this game. Kicker Jude McAtamney missed two of five extra point attempts. Both misses kept the Giants’ lead artificially low and ultimately cost them the game. Wil Lutz was perfect for Denver, hitting the game-winning 39-yarder with no time on the clock.
Key Moments and Scoring Summary
The New York Giants vs Denver Broncos match player stats only tell part of the story. The scoring sequence is what makes this game historic.
| Time | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 6:54 | Dart 44-yd TD pass to Bellinger + XP good | NYG 7 – DEN 0 |
| Q2 8:46 | Dart 13-yd TD pass to Skattebo + XP no good | NYG 13 – DEN 0 |
| Q3 2:41 | Tracy 31-yd TD run + 2PT fails | NYG 19 – DEN 0 |
| Q4 14:08 | Nix 2-yd TD pass to Franklin + 2PT good | NYG 19 – DEN 8 |
| Q4 10:14 | Dart 41-yd TD pass to Johnson + XP good | NYG 26 – DEN 8 |
| Q4 5:13 | Nix 7-yd TD scramble + 2PT good | NYG 26 – DEN 16 |
| Q4 3:51 | Nix 2-yd TD pass to Harvey + XP good | NYG 26 – DEN 23 |
| Q4 1:51 | Nix 18-yd TD run + XP good | NYG 26 – DEN 30 |
| Q4 0:37 | Dart 1-yd TD run + XP no good | NYG 32 – DEN 30 |
| Q4 0:02 | Lutz 39-yd FG | NYG 32 – DEN 33 |
The Historic Fourth Quarter Breakdown
The Denver Broncos’ 33-point fourth quarter was the second-highest single-quarter scoring total in NFL history. Only Detroit’s 34-point quarter against Chicago on September 30, 2007 surpasses it.
When Denver trailed 26-8 with 6:38 remaining, their win probability was less than 1% according to Next Gen Stats. Bo Nix then delivered one of the most remarkable individual performances in NFL history.
Nix scored on a 7-yard scramble, then Justin Strnad’s interception of Dart handed Denver the ball back. Nix hit R.J. Harvey for a 2-yard TD to cut it to three. Then Nix’s 18-yard keeper gave Denver the lead at 30-26. Dart answered with a 1-yard sneak to go up 32-30 but McAtamney missed the extra point again, keeping the margin at two.
With 33 seconds left and no timeouts, Nix threw 29 yards to Mims, spiked it, then hit Sutton for 22 more yards. Lutz drilled the 39-yarder from the left hash as time expired.
Injury Report from the Game
Several players were impacted by injuries during the course of this matchup.
| Player | Team | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jevon Holland | NYG | Knee (Q1) | Did not return |
| Paulson Adebo | NYG | Unspecified (Q3) | Did not return |
| Abdul Carter | NYG | Hamstring (pre-game) | Limited |
| Mike McGlinchey | DEN | Unspecified (Q4) | Returned |
| Dre Greenlaw | DEN | Debut (quadriceps) | Played, 6 tackles |
Jevon Holland’s knee injury early in the first half hurt the Giants secondary depth heading into the second half. Dre Greenlaw made his season debut for Denver after missing the first six weeks with a quadriceps injury and contributed six tackles.
Head-to-Head Context: Giants vs Broncos All-Time
This game added another memorable chapter to the Giants-Broncos rivalry. Here is the quick historical context.
Both franchises carry serious NFL history. The New York Giants have won four Super Bowls (1987, 1991, 2008, 2012). The Denver Broncos have won three (1998, 1999, 2016). Their regular season matchups are infrequent due to being in different conferences, which makes every game between them feel like an event.
This October 2025 matchup drew 75,788 fans to Empower Field at Mile High and was one of the most-watched regular season games of the week on CBS.
Season Context: Where Both Teams Stood After Week 7
| Team | Record After Week 7 | Division | Division Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | 2-5 | NFC East | 4th |
| Denver Broncos | 5-2 | AFC West | 1st |
The Broncos were rolling after this win, sitting first in the AFC West with their fourth consecutive win. The Giants fell to 2-5 and fourth in the NFC East, deepening concerns about their 2025 season direction under Brian Daboll.
Denver had the NFL’s best home record at this point in the season, going 8 straight wins at Empower Field.
Standout Player Performances: Full Summary
These are the players who most shaped the final outcome of this game.
Jaxson Dart (QB, NYG) — 283 passing yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT, 93.4 passer rating. Dart played a solid game and deserved better than the loss. His 44-yard TD strike to Bellinger was the play of the first half.
Bo Nix (QB, DEN) — 279 passing yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs, 83.7 rating, plus 2 rushing TDs. Made NFL history with his fourth-quarter performance. The comeback was entirely built on his arm and his legs.
Daniel Bellinger (TE, NYG) — 3 catches, 88 yards, 1 TD. Averaged nearly 30 yards per reception. His 44-yard opening TD catch set the tone for the entire first half.
Marvin Mims (WR, DEN) — 6 catches, 85 yards. The most important receiver in the final minute, gaining 29 yards to set up the game-winning field goal.
J.K. Dobbins (RB, DEN) — 14 carries, 81 yards, 5.8 YPC. Quietly effective all game and helped set up scoring opportunities.
Tyrone Tracy Jr. (RB, NYG) — 31-yard TD run to put the Giants up 19-0. He had missed two games earlier in the season with a shoulder injury and made an immediate impact on return.
Justin Strnad (LB, DEN) — 1 interception that directly triggered Denver’s historic comeback in the final five minutes. A defining play of the game.
Wil Lutz (K, DEN) — 1/1 on field goals, made the 39-yard game-winner as time expired. The most important kick of Denver’s season up to that point.
Jude McAtamney (K, NYG) — 3/5 on extra points with two critical misses. Both missed PATs kept Denver within striking distance throughout and ultimately decided the game.
Patrick Surtain II (CB, DEN) — Played a key role in limiting the Giants receiving game in the second half. His post-game quote summed up Denver’s mindset: the Broncos never lost composure even when the situation looked hopeless.
Coaching Decisions That Changed the Game
Sean Payton and Brian Daboll both made pivotal decisions that directly affected the final outcome.
Payton was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct after running onto the field to argue a pass interference call on Riley Moss with 40 seconds left. Instead of hurting Denver, his penalty actually moved the ball to the Giants 1-yard line, which set up Dart’s go-ahead sneak. The missed extra point, however, kept the door open for Lutz.
Daboll’s decision-making on late-game clock management was criticized. The Giants failed to effectively drain the clock after going up 32-30, giving Nix 33 seconds with no timeouts — which proved to be just enough.
What This Game Means for Both Teams Going Forward
For the Broncos, this was more than just a win. It confirmed Bo Nix as an elite-level NFL quarterback capable of delivering in crunch time. Sean Payton’s team was clicking on all cylinders, and Denver’s defense — leading the NFL in sacks — was proving to be elite.
For the Giants, the loss stung on multiple levels. The two missed extra points, the collapsed defense in the fourth quarter, and the inability to manage the clock late defined a brutal afternoon. At 2-5, their playoff hopes were dimming rapidly.
The game was also played on a day when Denver honored the late Demaryius Thomas and celebrated the 10th anniversary of their Super Bowl 50 championship team. The energy in the building was already electric before a single snap was taken.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the final score of the Giants vs Broncos game?
The Denver Broncos defeated the New York Giants 33-32 on October 19, 2025, on a last-second 39-yard field goal by Wil Lutz.
Who scored the touchdowns for the New York Giants?
Daniel Bellinger, Cam Skattebo, and Theo Johnson caught TD passes from Dart, while Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Dart himself scored on the ground.
What were Jaxson Dart’s stats vs the Broncos?
Dart completed 15 of 33 passes for 283 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 1 interception, posting a 93.4 passer rating.
What were Bo Nix’s stats vs the Giants?
Nix went 27-of-50 for 279 yards, 2 passing TDs, and 0 interceptions, while also adding 2 rushing TDs in the historic fourth-quarter comeback.
How many points did the Broncos score in the fourth quarter?
Denver scored 33 points in the fourth quarter, the second-highest single-quarter output in NFL history.
Who missed the extra points for the Giants?
Kicker Jude McAtamney missed two of five extra point attempts, which proved to be the decisive factor in the one-point loss.
Who made the game-winning field goal for Denver?
Wil Lutz made a 39-yard field goal with no time remaining to give Denver the 33-32 victory.
What was Denver’s win probability before the comeback started?
According to Next Gen Stats, Denver’s win probability was less than 1% when they trailed 26-8 with 6:38 remaining.
What NFL record did Bo Nix set in this game?
Nix became the first player in NFL history to rush for two touchdowns and throw for two touchdowns in a single quarter.
Who were the top receivers in the Giants vs Broncos game?
Daniel Bellinger led the Giants with 88 yards and 1 TD. Marvin Mims led the Broncos with 85 yards and was the key player in the final drive.
Conclusion
The New York Giants vs Denver Broncos match player stats from October 19, 2025, capture one of the most stunning reversals in recent NFL history.
Jaxson Dart played like a seasoned veteran for three and a half quarters. Daniel Bellinger, Tyrone Tracy Jr., and Theo Johnson all came up with massive plays.
The Giants held a 19-0 lead and a 26-8 lead with under seven minutes left. None of it mattered in the end. Bo Nix delivered a historically great fourth quarter, Justin Strnad’s interception shifted the entire game, and Wil Lutz’s boot from 39 yards sealed one of the most memorable wins in Broncos history.
Two missed extra points by McAtamney and one missed tackle too many by the Giants defense made the difference. This game will be remembered for years by fans of both franchises, and these player stats tell exactly why every single snap matters in the NFL.
