The New York Giants opened their preseason campaign with a 13‑10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium, a venue that has hosted numerous high‑profile matchups.
Quarterback Jaxson Dart made his debut by connecting on a touchdown pass to rookie wide receiver Malachi Fields, who finished with three receptions for 34 yards and the game‑winning score.
Fields, a third‑round draft pick, demonstrated his potential in his first NFL action, while veteran Cam Skattebo, returning from an ankle injury, contributed four carries for 19 yards in his first game since October 2025. The Giants also saw the return of wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., who caught two passes for six yards in his first appearance in more than a decade.
Veteran quarterback Jameis Winston briefly entered the game before exiting due to a concussion evaluation, allowing Dart to re‑enter and later find Devin Singletary on a 40‑yard catch‑and‑run that set up a scoring drive.
Defensively, second‑year lineman Darius Alexander recorded the Giants' only sack of the night, and rookie linebacker Jack Kelly led the team with five total tackles.
On special teams, punter Jordan Stout downed two punts inside the 20‑yard line, and kicker Ben Sauls converted a 46‑yard field goal and an extra point.
Key Takeaways
The Giants will next practice with the Miami Dolphins before meeting them in a preseason game on August 22, then face the New York Jets on August 28, ahead of the upcoming 53‑man roster announcement.