Giants Hold On to Beat Titans 12-7 in First Game Without Jaxson Dart
NEW YORK 6 The New York Giants held off the Tennessee Titans for a 12-7 victory on Sept. 27, 2026, playing their first game without starting quarterback Jaxson Dart, the AP reported. Replacement quarterback Jameis Winston provided enough offense to help the Giants prevail, and safety Jevon Holland delivered another crucial play to swing momentum in New York’s favor. The win came in a defensive, low-scoring affair that featured few sustained drives. The victory improved the Giants to 2-1 overall and 2-0 at home, while the Titans fell to 0-3 and 0-1 on the road.
Kicker Dominic Zvada supplied all of Tennessee’s scoring with four field goals, from 39, 27, 39 and 30 yards. Zvada’s kicks came in the first quarter (39), twice in the second (27 and 39, the latter as time expired in the half) and in the third quarter (30). Those field goals kept the Titans within striking distance despite the team failing to reach the end zone. Tennessee’s special teams and defense kept the game close throughout.
New York answered late in the fourth with a 13-play, 91-yard drive that ended when Cam Ward hit Wan’Dale Robinson on a 4-yard touchdown pass with 5:35 remaining. Joey Slye converted the extra point to make it 12-7. Winston had provided earlier offensive production as a replacement, but Ward threw the decisive scoring pass that produced the margin of victory. The Giants held on in the closing minutes to secure the result.
NFL Sports Blog Take
The Giants found a way to win without Jaxson Dart thanks to timely defense and a late scoring drive. Jameis Winston contributed enough offense during the game, but Cam Ward connected with Wan’Dale Robinson on the decisive 4-yard touchdown. Dominic Zvada’s four field goals kept the Titans close and highlighted Tennessee’s inability to convert drives into touchdowns.