The New York Giants defeated the Arizona Cardinals 36-24 on Sunday, October 4, 2026, overcoming an early 11-point deficit behind Jameis Winston’s three touchdown passes and Malik Nabers’ 112 receiving yards. New York recovered from a difficult opening quarter at MetLife Stadium, took the lead before halftime and finished with nine unanswered fourth-quarter points to improve to 3-1.

For Arizona, a promising start gave way to a frustrating finish. The Cardinals scored 14 points in the first quarter but managed only 10 over the remaining three periods, falling to 1-3 in this Week 4 regular-season matchup.

Giants Turn an Early Deficit Into a Home Win

Arizona controlled the opening scoreboard, taking a 14-3 advantage after one quarter. That put New York in an immediate chase and gave the visitors an opportunity to build on their fast start in front of 80,893 fans.

The Giants answered with their most productive quarter of the afternoon. New York outscored Arizona 16-3 in the second period, turning that 11-point deficit into a 19-17 halftime lead. Rather than letting the opening quarter define the game, the Giants had changed its direction by the break.

The third quarter kept the contest close. Arizona added seven points, while New York scored eight to carry a 27-24 lead into the fourth. With only a field goal separating the teams, the Cardinals were still positioned to challenge for the win.

Instead, the final quarter belonged entirely to New York. The Giants added nine points and held Arizona scoreless, stretching a three-point advantage into the final 12-point margin. This was an early-game comeback followed by a strong finish, not a fourth-quarter rally: New York entered the last period ahead and made that lead stand up. No overtime was needed.

Key Performers: Winston, Nabers and Love

Jameis Winston, Giants: His passing line was 18/29, 250 YDS, 3 TD, 2 INT. The three touchdown throws supplied important production, but the two interceptions also showed the turnover risk New York had to overcome. Despite those mistakes, Winston helped the Giants generate enough offense to finish with 36 points.

Malik Nabers, Giants: Nabers led the receiving category with 6 REC, 112 YDS, 1 TD. He averaged approximately 18.7 yards per reception and accounted for 44.8% of Winston’s passing yardage, making him a major contributor to New York’s aerial production.

Jeremiyah Love, Cardinals: Love led the rushing category with 14 CAR, 63 YDS, averaging 4.5 yards per carry. His production gave Arizona a useful ground-game contribution, but the Cardinals could not translate their early scoring pace into a complete four-quarter performance.

NerdSports Stat: After trailing 14-3 through one quarter, the Giants outscored the Cardinals 33-10 over the final three quarters—a 23-point scoring advantage.

What Comes Next

New York’s 3-1 record and unbeaten 3-0 home mark provide a strong early foundation in the NFC East race. The Giants host the Washington Commanders on Sunday, October 11, at 10:00 AM PDT. Arizona, now 1-3, hosts the Detroit Lions that day at 1:25 PM PDT as it looks to regain ground in the NFC playoff picture.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Arizona Cardinals vs New York Giants game?

The New York Giants defeated the Arizona Cardinals 36-24 on October 4, 2026.

Who led the New York Giants in passing?

Jameis Winston threw for 250 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Did the game go to overtime?

No. The Giants won in regulation after outscoring Arizona 9-0 in the fourth quarter.

What are both teams’ records after this game?

Arizona is now 1-3; New York is 3-1.

When is New York Giants’ next game?

The Giants host the Washington Commanders on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT.