Final2022 Week 1

Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TN

New York Giants vs Tennessee Titans, Week 1 2022

New York Giants

AwayWon

21

Tennessee Titans

Home

20

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Giants0013821
Titans767020

NYG 21TEN 20 Final

  • Passing leader

    Ryan Tannehill

    TEN · QB

    19.3PPR pts

    20/33, 266 YDS, 2 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Saquon Barkley

    NYG · RB

    33.4PPR pts

    18 ATT, 164 YDS, 1 TD, 6 REC, 30 REC YDS

  • Titans leader

    Dontrell Hilliard

    TEN · RB

    21.9PPR pts

    2 ATT, 8 YDS, 3 REC, 61 REC YDS, 2 REC TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Amani Hooker

    TEN

    1 INT, 4 TKL

Giants 21, Titans 20: New York rallies from 13 down at halftime

New York erased a 13–0 halftime deficit, outscoring Tennessee 21–7 after the break to win 21–20. The Giants finished with a 394–359 edge in total offense and averaged 6.8 yards per play.

The Titans went 3-for-11 on third down and committed one turnover.

Key advantages

  • +0.8 yards/play NYG 6.8 · TEN 6.0
  • +35 total yards NYG 394 · TEN 359

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

Got a Giant or Titan on your fantasy team?

Check their next matchup with the Start/Sit Tool, compare their value in the Fantasy Trade Calculator, or connect your league for personalized advice in Redraft Command.

Connect your league

Works with Sleeper, ESPN and Fleaflicker. No password needed.

Why the Giants Won

New York won the efficiency battle.

Team stats comparison, Giants vs Titans
GiantsStatTitans
6.8Yards per play6.0
394Total yards359
Other team stats
58Plays60
2Turnovers1
20%Third-down conversion27%
28:54Time of possession31:06

Scoring Summary

The Giants scored three touchdowns; the Titans scored two touchdowns and two field goals.

Scoring plays, Giants vs Titans
TimeTeamPlayNYGTEN
1st quarter
9:48TENRyan Tannehill → Dontrell Hilliard, 7-yard TD Takes leadRandy Bullock XP07
2nd quarter
12:35TENRandy Bullock 46-yard FG Extends lead010
6:57TENRandy Bullock 23-yard FG Extends lead013
3rd quarter
11:16NYGSaquon Barkley 4-yard TD run2-pt try failed613
8:48NYGDaniel Jones → Sterling Shepard, 65-yard TD Ties gameGraham Gano XP1313
2:54TENRyan Tannehill → Dontrell Hilliard, 23-yard TD Takes leadRandy Bullock XP1320
4th quarter
1:06NYGDaniel Jones → Chris Myarick, 1-yard TD Game winnerDaniel Jones → Saquon Barkley, 2-pt conversion2120

Fantasy Points: Giants vs Titans, Week 1 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. Saquon BarkleyNYGRB32.4 PTSRB1
  2. Dontrell HilliardTENRB21.9 PTSRB7
  3. Ryan TannehillTENQB19.3 PTSQB10
  4. Daniel JonesNYGQB16.0 PTSQB15

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Ryan TannehillTENQB19.3QB1020/3326620270106.4
Daniel JonesNYGQB16.0QB1517/21188216250115.9Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Saquon BarkleyNYGRB32.4RB1RB18164176300Start/Sit →
Dontrell HilliardTENRB21.9RB7RB28043612
Sterling ShepardNYGWR15.1WR24WR———42711
Richie JamesNYGWR11.1WR40WR12065590
Kyle PhilipsTENWR9.6WR48WR———96660
Treylon BurksTENWR8.5WR55WR———53550Start/Sit →
Derrick HenryTENRB7.2RB45RB218201000Start/Sit →
Chris MyarickNYGTE7.1TE20TE———1111
Geoff SwaimTENTE4.9TE28TE———43190
Kenny GolladayNYGWR4.2WR83WR———22220
Cody HollisterTENWR3.2WR94WR———11220
Matt BreidaNYGRB2.4RB64RB5240————
Kadarius ToneyNYGWR2.3WR105WR2230————
Robert WoodsTENWR2.3WR102WR———21130
Nick Westbrook-IkhineTENWR2.3WR104WR———21130Start/Sit →
Chig OkonkwoTENTE1.7TE45TE1-4011110Start/Sit →
Austin HooperTENTE1.6TE46TE———2160Start/Sit →
Wan'Dale RobinsonNYGWR1.5WR114WR———1150Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

New York Giants

Snap Share

  1. Saquon BarkleyRB50 snaps83%
  2. Kenny GolladayWR46 snaps77%
  3. Sterling ShepardWR43 snaps72%
  4. Richie JamesWR42 snaps70%
  5. Daniel BellingerTE29 snaps48%

Target Share21 targets

  1. Saquon Barkley33%, 7 targets
  2. Richie James29%, 6 targets
  3. Sterling Shepard19%, 4 targets
  4. Kenny Golladay10%, 2 targets
  5. Chris Myarick5%, 1 targets
  6. Other5%, 1 targets

Carry Share32 carries

  1. Saquon Barkley56%, 18 carries
  2. Daniel Jones19%, 6 carries
  3. Matt Breida16%, 5 carries
  4. Kadarius Toney6%, 2 carries
  5. Richie James3%, 1 carries

Tennessee Titans

Snap Share

  1. Robert WoodsWR46 snaps71%
  2. Geoff SwaimTE45 snaps69%
  3. Derrick HenryRB44 snaps68%
  4. Nick Westbrook-IkhineWR44 snaps68%
  5. Austin HooperTE40 snaps62%

Target Share31 targets

  1. Kyle Philips29%, 9 targets
  2. Treylon Burks16%, 5 targets
  3. Geoff Swaim13%, 4 targets
  4. Dontrell Hilliard13%, 4 targets
  5. Robert Woods6%, 2 targets
  6. Other23%, 7 targets

Carry Share26 carries

  1. Derrick Henry81%, 21 carries
  2. Ryan Tannehill8%, 2 carries
  3. Dontrell Hilliard8%, 2 carries
  4. Chig Okonkwo4%, 1 carries
View full usage tableHide full usage table
Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Saquon BarkleyNYGRB5083%733%18
Kenny GolladayNYGWR4677%210%0
Sterling ShepardNYGWR4372%419%0
Robert WoodsTENWR4671%26%0
Richie JamesNYGWR4270%629%1
Geoff SwaimTENTE4569%413%0
Derrick HenryTENRB4468%13%21
Nick Westbrook-IkhineTENWR4468%26%0
Austin HooperTENTE4062%26%0
Daniel BellingerNYGTE2948%00%0
Kyle PhilipsTENWR3046%929%0
David SillsNYGWR2745%00%0
Treylon BurksTENWR2437%516%0
Tanner HudsonNYGTE1932%00%0
Chris MyarickNYGTE1423%15%0
Matt BreidaNYGRB1322%00%5
Dontrell HilliardTENRB1218%413%2
Chig OkonkwoTENTE1015%13%1
Wan'Dale RobinsonNYGWR915%15%0
Hassan HaskinsTENRB914%00%0
Cody HollisterTENWR812%13%0
Kadarius ToneyNYGWR712%00%2

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+14.0Dontrell Hilliard21.9 PTS vs 7.9 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−7.0Derrick Henry8.2 PTS vs 15.2 xFP
  • Highest expected volume23.2 xFPSaquon Barkley33.4 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Saquon BarkleyNYG · RB33.423.2+10.283%56% car—01856%733%
Ryan TannehillTEN · QB19.315.3+4.0100%33 att—3328%00%
Derrick HenryTEN · RB8.215.2−7.068%81% car—02181%13%
Kyle PhilipsTEN · WR10.615.0−4.446%29% tgt—000%929%
Daniel JonesNYG · QB17.012.8+4.2100%21 att—21619%00%
Richie JamesNYG · WR11.110.6+0.570%29% tgt—013%629%
Treylon BurksTEN · WR8.58.3+0.237%16% tgt—000%516%
Dontrell HilliardTEN · RB21.97.9+14.018%13% tgt—028%413%
Geoff SwaimTEN · TE4.96.7−1.869%13% tgt—000%413%
Sterling ShepardNYG · WR15.16.7+8.472%19% tgt—000%419%
Austin HooperTEN · TE1.63.3−1.762%6% tgt—000%26%
Kenny GolladayNYG · WR4.23.3+0.977%10% tgt—000%210%
Nick Westbrook-IkhineTEN · WR2.33.3−1.068%6% tgt—000%26%
Robert WoodsTEN · WR2.33.3−1.071%6% tgt—000%26%
Matt BreidaNYG · RB2.43.2−0.822%16% car—0516%00%
Chig OkonkwoTEN · TE1.72.3−0.615%4% car—014%13%
Chris MyarickNYG · TE7.11.7+5.423%5% tgt—000%15%
Cody HollisterTEN · WR3.21.7+1.512%3% tgt—000%13%
Wan'Dale RobinsonNYG · WR1.51.7−0.215%5% tgt—000%15%
Kadarius ToneyNYG · WR2.31.3+1.012%6% car—026%00%

Team totals: Giants 21 targets and 32 carries; Titans 31 targets and 26 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Daniel Jones

NYG · QB · 17.0 pts on 12.8 expected

17 of 21 passing for 188 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception; 6 carries for 25 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.8 expected.

Start/Sit: Daniel Jones →

Ryan Tannehill

TEN · QB · 19.3 pts on 15.3 expected

20 of 33 passing for 266 yards, 2 touchdowns; 2 carries for 7 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.3 expected.

Saquon Barkley Ran hot

NYG · RB · 33.4 pts on 23.2 expected

7 targets (33% of the team's), 6 catches for 30 yards; 18 carries (56% of the team's) for 164 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 23.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Saquon Barkley →

Richie James

NYG · WR · 11.1 pts on 10.6 expected

6 targets (29% of the team's), 5 catches for 59 yards; 1 carry (3% of the team's) for 2 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.6 expected.

Derrick Henry Volume, no payoff

TEN · RB · 8.2 pts on 15.2 expected

1 target (3% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards; 21 carries (81% of the team's) for 82 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Derrick Henry →

Kyle Philips

TEN · WR · 10.6 pts on 15.0 expected

9 targets (29% of the team's), 6 catches for 66 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.0 expected.

Dontrell Hilliard Ran hot

TEN · RB · 21.9 pts on 7.9 expected

4 targets (13% of the team's), 3 catches for 61 yards and 2 touchdowns; 2 carries (8% of the team's) for 8 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 7.9 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Sterling Shepard Ran hot

NYG · WR · 15.1 pts on 6.7 expected

4 targets (19% of the team's), 2 catches for 71 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 6.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Giants defense and Titans defense
Points allowed toGiants DTitans D
QBs16.019.5
RBs20.917.3
WRs32.439.8
TEs13.214.9

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Tennessee opened at 66% win probability, climbed as high as >99%, then lost.

Titans win probability

Titans win probability by game minuteTitans started at 66%, stood at 95% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 7 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +17Tannehill → Hilliard, 7-yd TD65% → 82%Q1 9:48
  2. −10Barkley 4-yd TD run96% → 85%Q3 11:16
  3. −26Jones → Shepard, 65-yd TD86% → 60%Q3 8:48
  4. +29Tannehill → Hilliard, 23-yd TD59% → 88%Q3 2:54
  5. −69Jones → Myarick, 1-yd TD>99% → 31%Q4 1:06

Swing in Titans win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Giants vs Titans
New York GiantsMeasureTennessee Titans
58Plays60
45%Pass rate57%
6.0Yds / dropback7.8
7.4Yds / carry3.6
2/10Third downs3/11

Efficiency edge New York ran 2 fewer plays but gained 3.8 more yards per carry.

  • Top targets
  • NYG Barkley 33% · James 29% · Shepard 19%
  • TEN Philips 29% · Burks 16% · Hilliard 13%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Giants vs Titans
ResultNYGTEN
Touchdowns32
Field goals02
Punts66
Turnovers20
Missed field goals01

TEN turnover edge: +2

  • The Titans opened the scoring on their first possession, a 5-play, 45-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 23 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
NYGQ1 15:00392:12Punt
TENQ1 12:485453:00Touchdown
NYGQ1 9:486163:38Punt
TENQ1 6:10351:40Punt
NYGQ1 4:30362:21Punt
TENQ1 2:0910654:34Field goal
NYGQ2 12:356192:35Fumble
TENQ2 10:007373:03Field goal
NYGQ2 6:575212:54Punt
TENQ2 4:037353:04Punt
NYGQ2 0:594450:59End of half
TENQ3 15:00372:15Punt
NYGQ3 12:454901:29Touchdown
TENQ3 11:16381:48Punt
NYGQ3 9:282640:40Touchdown
TENQ3 8:489755:54Touchdown
NYGQ3 2:54332:12Punt
TENQ3 0:42371:19Punt
NYGQ4 14:237303:55Punt
NYGQ4 10:28331:38Interception
TENQ4 8:505173:23Punt
NYGQ4 5:2712734:21Touchdown
TENQ4 1:068411:06Missed FG
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Giants vs Titans Head-to-Head

The Giants and Titans first met in 1973 and have played 14 times since.

All-time series
8–6Giants lead, 14 meetings since 1973
Postseason
0No playoff meetings
Largest Giants win
36–72014
Largest Titans win
29–102010

Since 2021

2–0 Giants lead

2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. G = Giants win, T = Titans win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Giants vs Titans
GiantsStatTitans
9-7-1Record7-10
21.5Points per game17.5
333.9Yards per game296.8
5.2Yards per play5.1
21.8Points allowed per game21.1
358.2Yards allowed per game351.6

Giants vs Titans Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
TEN −5.5Titans failed to cover by 6.5
Total
44Under: 41 points scored (by 3)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Titans24.820−4.8
Giants19.321+1.8

The Giants beat their implied total and the Titans fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

New York Giants

Against the spread
1–0
Over/under
0–1
ATS as underdog
1–0
ATS on the road
1–0

Tennessee Titans

Against the spread
0–1
Over/under
0–1
ATS as favorite
0–1
ATS at home
0–1

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Betting availability depends on your state.

Giants and Titans in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Giant or a Titan, these answer the week-to-week question.

Keep Exploring

2022 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Giants vs Titans Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Giants vs Titans Week 1 game?

The New York Giants beat the Tennessee Titans 21–20 in Week 1 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN, on September 11, 2022. See the Giants' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Giants vs Titans?

The final score was Giants 21, Titans 20. The Titans led 13–0 at halftime, and the second half went Giants 21, Titans 7.

What happened in the Giants vs Titans game?

New York erased a 13–0 halftime deficit, outscoring Tennessee 21–7 after the break to win 21–20. The Giants finished with a 394–359 edge in total offense and averaged 6.8 yards per play. Saquon Barkley led all players with 6 catches for 30 yards, plus 18 carries for 164 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Giants committed 2 turnovers, the Titans 1.

What was the game-winning score in Giants vs Titans?

Daniel Jones' 1-yard touchdown pass to Chris Myarick with 1:06 left in the fourth quarter gave the Giants a 21–20 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Giants vs Titans?

Saquon Barkley led the game with 32.4 PPR fantasy points, the RB1 of Week 1, on 6 catches for 30 yards, plus 18 carries for 164 rushing yards and a touchdown. Dontrell Hilliard was next with 21.9 (RB7). See Saquon Barkley's 2022 game log.

Who led Giants vs Titans in passing, rushing and receiving?

Ryan Tannehill (TEN) led all passers with 20 of 33 for 266 yards and 2 touchdowns. Saquon Barkley (NYG) led in rushing with 18 carries for 164 yards and a touchdown. Sterling Shepard (NYG) led in receiving with 2 catches for 71 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Saquon Barkley score against the Titans?

Saquon Barkley scored 32.4 points in PPR leagues, 29.4 in half-PPR and 26.4 in standard scoring against the Titans in Week 1 of the 2022 season, on 6 catches for 30 yards, plus 18 carries for 164 rushing yards and a touchdown. He drew 33% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Giants vs Titans?

Dontrell Hilliard outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 21.9 PPR points on 7.9 xFP (+14.0). Derrick Henry fell furthest short, with 8.2 points on 15.2 xFP (−7.0). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Giants come back to beat the Titans?

The Giants' chances of winning fell as low as <1% in the fourth quarter. Daniel Jones' 1-yard touchdown pass to Chris Myarick in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Daniel Jones' 1-yard touchdown pass to Chris Myarick then put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Giants vs Titans?

The Titans won the turnover battle 2–1: the Giants gave the ball away 2 times and the Titans 1 time. The Giants won the game anyway.

What is the all-time Giants vs Titans record?

The Giants lead the all-time series 8–6 across 14 meetings since 1973.

When did the Giants and Titans last play before this game?

Before Week 1 of 2022, they last met in the 2018 season on December 16, 2018, when the Titans beat the Giants 17–0.

What was the closing spread for Giants vs Titans?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Titans −5.5, making the Tennessee Titans 5.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 44. That implied about 24.8 points for the Titans and 19.3 for the Giants.

Did Giants vs Titans go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 44, and the teams combined for 41 points, 3 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Giants vs Titans?

The Giants covered as 5.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Titans −5.5. The final margin was 1 point.