The New England Patriots continued their impressive 2025 season with a convincing 33-15 victory over the New York Giants in Week 13. Played at Gillette Stadium on December 1, the matchup quickly became a one-sided contest. New England scored 17 points in the opening quarter and added another 13 before halftime. By the break, the Patriots had built a 30-7 advantage and placed the Giants in a difficult position. The victory improved New England’s record to 11-2.
The game also featured two young quarterbacks in Drake Maye and Jaxson Dart. Maye delivered one of his most efficient performances of the season, completing 24 of 31 passes for 282 yards and two touchdowns without an interception. Dart completed 17 of 24 attempts for 139 yards and one touchdown. The Patriots also received a huge special-teams contribution from Marcus Jones, who returned a punt 94 yards for a touchdown.
- Final Score and Quarter Breakdown
- Match Overview
- Drake Maye Player Stats
- Jaxson Dart Player Stats
- Patriots Rushing and Receiving Stats
- Giants Rushing and Receiving Stats
- Marcus Jones and Special Teams Impact
- Defensive Performance and Turnovers
- Key Game Highlights
- Turning Point and Team Comparison
- Final Match Summary
Final Score and Quarter Breakdown
New England dominated the opening half and scored on nearly every important opportunity. Andres Borregales opened the scoring with a 22-yard field goal before Marcus Jones returned a punt 94 yards for a touchdown. Maye then connected with Kayshon Boutte for a three-yard touchdown. The Giants finally responded when Dart found Darius Slayton for a 30-yard score, but the Patriots continued to add points and entered halftime with a 30-7 lead.
The third quarter was scoreless, giving the Giants a chance to make the game competitive in the final period. New York cut the deficit when Devin Singletary rushed for a 22-yard touchdown, with Dart and Slayton completing a two-point conversion. That reduced the margin to 30-15. However, New England responded with another Borregales field goal, and the Patriots closed out the 33-15 victory without allowing another scoring drive.
| Quarter | New York Giants | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 0 | 17 |
| 2nd | 7 | 13 |
| 3rd | 0 | 0 |
| 4th | 8 | 3 |
| Final | 15 | 33 |
Match Overview
The final statistics explain why the Patriots controlled the game. New England finished with 395 total yards compared with 239 for New York. The Patriots generated 21 first downs, including 14 through the passing game, while the Giants produced 14 first downs. New England also averaged 6.3 yards per offensive play, compared with 4.5 for the visitors.
The Patriots were particularly effective at protecting the football and sustaining possession. They committed no turnovers, while the Giants lost one fumble. New England also converted six of 13 third-down attempts and went one-for-one on fourth down. The Patriots controlled the clock for 33:26, compared with 26:34 for New York, helping their defense stay fresh and limiting the Giants’ comeback opportunities.
| Team Statistic | New York Giants | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 239 | 395 |
| First Downs | 14 | 21 |
| Rushing Yards | 111 | 119 |
| Net Passing Yards | 128 | 276 |
| Offensive Plays | 53 | 63 |
| Yards Per Play | 4.5 | 6.3 |
| Third Down | 4/11 | 6/13 |
| Fourth Down | 0/3 | 1/1 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Time of Possession | 26:34 | 33:26 |
Drake Maye Player Stats
Drake Maye was the standout quarterback in the Patriots’ victory. He completed 24 of 31 passes for 282 yards and two touchdowns. His completion rate reached 77.4%, and he finished with a 126.0 passer rating. Maye did not throw an interception and was sacked three times for only six yards. He also contributed 12 rushing yards on six attempts.
Maye’s performance became even more impressive because he spread the ball across several targets. Hunter Henry led the Patriots with 73 receiving yards, while Kayshon Boutte caught a touchdown. Kyle Williams also scored on a 33-yard reception. Maye’s ability to find different receivers prevented the Giants defense from concentrating on one player and helped New England maintain its offensive rhythm.
| Drake Maye Statistic | Result |
|---|---|
| Completions | 24 |
| Attempts | 31 |
| Completion Rate | 77.4% |
| Passing Yards | 282 |
| Passing TDs | 2 |
| Interceptions | 0 |
| Passer Rating | 126.0 |
| Sacks | 3 |
| Sack Yards | 6 |
| Rushing | 6 carries, 12 yards |
Jaxson Dart Player Stats
Jaxson Dart returned as the Giants’ starting quarterback and produced an efficient statistical line despite the difficult game script. He completed 17 of 24 passes for 139 yards and one touchdown. Dart did not throw an interception and finished with a 99.1 passer rating. He also rushed four times for 20 yards, although the Giants needed more explosive plays from their offense.
Dart’s best passing play came during the second quarter when he connected with Darius Slayton for a 30-yard touchdown. Slayton finished with two receptions for 41 yards and the score. Wan’Dale Robinson caught seven passes, the most among Giants receivers, but managed only 34 yards. New York’s passing attack therefore remained relatively short throughout the game.
| Jaxson Dart Statistic | Result |
|---|---|
| Completions | 17 |
| Attempts | 24 |
| Completion Rate | 70.8% |
| Passing Yards | 139 |
| Passing TDs | 1 |
| Interceptions | 0 |
| Passer Rating | 99.1 |
| Sacks | 2 |
| Sack Yards | 11 |
| Rushing | 4 carries, 20 yards |
Patriots Rushing and Receiving Stats
TreVeyon Henderson led the Patriots’ rushing attack with 67 yards on 11 carries. He averaged 6.1 yards per attempt and produced a long run of 26 yards. Rhamondre Stevenson added 40 yards on 12 carries. As a team, New England ran 29 times for 119 yards, averaging 4.1 yards per carry. The balanced rushing attack complemented Maye’s strong passing performance.
Hunter Henry was New England’s leading receiver with four catches for 73 yards. Stevenson added three receptions for 40 yards, while DeMario Douglas caught three passes for 33 yards. Boutte finished with four catches for 35 yards and a touchdown. Kyle Williams had only one reception, but it was a major play because his 33-yard catch produced a touchdown.
| Patriots Player | Rushing | Receiving |
|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | 11-67 | 3-19 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | 12-40 | 3-40 |
| Drake Maye | 6-12 | — |
| Hunter Henry | — | 4-73 |
| Kayshon Boutte | — | 4-35, 1 TD |
| DeMario Douglas | — | 3-33 |
| Kyle Williams | — | 1-33, 1 TD |
| Stefon Diggs | — | 3-26 |
| Mack Hollins | — | 3-23 |
Giants Rushing and Receiving Stats
Devin Singletary led the Giants on the ground with 12 carries for 68 yards and one touchdown. His 5.7-yard average was the best among New York’s primary rushers. Tyrone Tracy Jr. added 36 yards on 10 attempts, while Dart contributed 20 yards. The Giants finished with 111 rushing yards, matching the Patriots’ 4.1 yards per carry but failing to turn enough drives into points.
Wan’Dale Robinson led New York with seven receptions for 34 yards. Singletary added three catches for 34 yards, while Theo Johnson recorded three receptions for 29 yards. Slayton provided the biggest receiving play with his 30-yard touchdown. The Giants finished with 17 receptions for 139 yards, but their limited explosive production made it difficult to overcome the Patriots’ early advantage.
| Giants Player | Rushing | Receiving |
|---|---|---|
| Devin Singletary | 12-68, 1 TD | 3-34 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr. | 10-36 | 1-(-3) |
| Jaxson Dart | 4-20 | — |
| Wan’Dale Robinson | — | 7-34 |
| Darius Slayton | — | 2-41, 1 TD |
| Theo Johnson | — | 3-29 |
| Isaiah Hodgins | — | 1-4 |
Marcus Jones and Special Teams Impact
Marcus Jones provided one of the game’s defining moments with a 94-yard punt return touchdown in the first quarter. The play came after Borregales had already given New England a 3-0 lead. Jones’ return extended the advantage to 10-0 and gave the Patriots immediate momentum. He finished the game with three punt returns for 124 yards, averaging 41.3 yards per return.
The Patriots also received a strong kicking performance from Borregales. He made four field goals, connecting from 22, 30, 28 and 23 yards. His four successful kicks accounted for 12 points. New England therefore scored in multiple phases, using offense, defense and special teams to build its large first-half advantage.
| Patriots Special Teams Player | Performance |
|---|---|
| Marcus Jones | 3 punt returns, 124 yards, 1 TD |
| Andres Borregales | 4/5 field goals |
| Borregales Long FG | 30 yards |
| Patriots Punt Returns | 3-124 |
| Patriots Kickoff Returns | 3-79 |
Defensive Performance and Turnovers
New England’s defense did not need to force an interception to control the game. The Patriots held Dart to 139 passing yards and recorded two sacks. Harold Landry registered one sack and two quarterback hits, while Kyle Dugger and other defenders helped limit the Giants’ passing efficiency. New York finished with only 128 net passing yards after accounting for sacks.
The Giants’ defense also produced several strong individual performances, but the early deficit placed enormous pressure on the unit. Zachary Barnes led New York with 11 combined tackles and one sack. Paulson Adebo recorded 10 tackles and a forced fumble. The Giants did recover their own opportunities defensively, but New England’s offense avoided interceptions and finished the night without a lost fumble.
| Defensive Category | Giants | Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Sacks | 3 | 3 |
| Tackles for Loss | 2 | 3 |
| Interceptions | 0 | 0 |
| Fumbles Lost | 1 | 0 |
| Pass Deflections | 4 | 5 |
| Total Tackles | 64 | 61 |
Key Game Highlights
The Patriots established control during the first quarter. Borregales opened the scoring with his 22-yard field goal, and Jones then delivered the 94-yard punt return touchdown. Maye followed with a three-yard touchdown pass to Boutte, giving New England a 17-0 lead. The Giants finally answered early in the second quarter when Dart found Slayton for a 30-yard touchdown, but the Patriots immediately resumed their scoring pace.
New England’s second-quarter scoring sequence effectively decided the game. Maye connected with Williams for a 33-yard touchdown, and Borregales added field goals from 30 and 28 yards. The Patriots went into halftime ahead 30-7. Singletary’s 22-yard touchdown run and the successful two-point conversion gave the Giants some life in the fourth quarter, but Borregales’ final field goal stopped the comeback.
Turning Point and Team Comparison
The biggest turning point was the Patriots’ opening-quarter special-teams touchdown. Jones’ 94-yard punt return came after New England had already taken a 3-0 lead. Instead of allowing the Giants to settle into the game, the Patriots immediately created a double-digit advantage. Maye’s touchdown drive later in the quarter pushed the margin to 17 points and forced New York to play from behind for most of the night.
New England’s overall efficiency then kept the Giants from recovering. The Patriots ran 63 offensive plays compared with 53 for New York and gained 395 yards. They also converted six third downs and controlled possession for more than 33 minutes. The Giants moved the ball on some drives but failed to convert fourth downs, going 0-for-3, which further reduced their chances of completing a comeback.
Final Match Summary
The New England Patriots defeated the New York Giants 33-15 in a game decided primarily by New England’s outstanding first half. Drake Maye completed 24 of 31 passes for 282 yards and two touchdowns, while TreVeyon Henderson led the rushing attack with 67 yards. Marcus Jones supplied the game’s biggest special-teams play with his 94-yard punt return touchdown. New England finished with 395 total yards and protected the football throughout the contest.
The Giants received solid individual performances from Jaxson Dart, Devin Singletary and Darius Slayton, but their early deficit proved too large to overcome. Dart threw for 139 yards and a touchdown, while Singletary rushed for 68 yards and another score. The victory extended the Patriots’ winning streak to 10 games and moved them to 11-2, while New York dropped to 2-11.
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