News: Giants Week 15 NFL Recap

New York Giants Fall to 7-7 After Week 15 Loss to Minnesota Vikings

The New York Giants' playoff hopes took a major hit on Sunday, as they fell to the Minnesota Vikings by a score of 27-24 in Week 15 action.

Despite a valiant effort from quarterback Daniel Jones, who threw for 334 yards and two touchdowns, the Giants were unable to overcome a slow start and several key mistakes that ultimately cost them the game.

Giants Struggle Out of the Gate

The Giants got off to a rough start on Sunday, as they fell behind 14-0 in the first quarter after a pair of touchdown passes from Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins.

The Giants' defense was unable to stop Cousins, who completed 26 of his 35 passes for 299 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed for 29 yards and a touchdown.

Giants Show Fight, But Unable to Overcome Deficit

Despite the early deficit, the Giants showed fight and came back to tie the game at 14-14 in the second quarter. However, the Vikings regained the lead before halftime and never relinquished it.

The Giants had a chance to tie the game in the final minute, but Jones' pass to wide receiver Kenny Golladay fell incomplete in the end zone.

Giants Face Uphill Battle for Playoff Berth

The loss drops the Giants to 7-7 on the season and leaves them in a tough spot in the NFC playoff race. They are currently in ninth place in the conference, and they need to win their final two games and get some help from other teams in order to make the playoffs.

The Giants will face the Washington Commanders in Week 16 and the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 17. Both games will be played at home, and the Giants will need to win both of them in order to have a chance at making the playoffs.