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New York Giants vs New England Patriots
New York Giants (2-9) at New England Patriots (6-6) Week 13 · December 1, 2025 · 8:15 PM ET Gillette Stadium · Foxborough, MA · ABC/ESPN
The Storylines
- Drake Maye’s Homecoming Moment The former UNC star and 2024 3rd-overall pick makes his first career Monday Night start in front of the New England faithful. Maye has gone 6-4 as a starter this year and is riding a streak of five straight games with 260+ passing yards and multiple TDs. He’s also the first Patriots QB since 2001 to rush for 400+ yards in his rookie season.
- Malik Nabers vs. the League’s No. 1 Rookie Receiver Defense Nabers (74-1,023-7 in 11 games) is the only rookie in NFL history with 1,000+ receiving yards through 12 weeks. Tonight he faces Christian Gonzalez and the Patriots secondary that has allowed the fewest 20+ yard completions (28) in the league.
- Giants in Full Fire-Sale Mode After trading away Dexter Lawrence, Azeez Ojulari (now questionable), and Adoree’ Jackson at the deadline, New York is starting three rookies and two second-year players on defense. They’ve allowed 32.4 PPG over the last five weeks — worst in football.
Quick-Hit Numbers (2025 Season)
| Stat | Patriots Rank | Giants Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Points Scored | 26.5 (9th) | 21.8 (24th) |
| Points Allowed | 22.1 (15th) | 31.9 (32nd) |
| Net Yards per Play | +0.82 (6th) | -0.71 (29th) |
| Turnover Differential | +6 (T-9th) | -11 (31st) |
| Red-Zone TD% (offense) | 64.3% (6th) | 52.9% (24th) |
| 3rd-Down Conversion % | 42.8% (7th) | 36.1% (26th) |
Players to Watch
Patriots
- QB Drake Maye – 2,978 pass yds | 21 pass TD | 412 rush yds | 4 rush TD
- WR DeMario Douglas – 68-912-5, leads team in targets (98)
- RB Rhamondre Stevenson – 842 rush yds, 5.1 YPC, 7 total TD
- EDGE Keion White – 9.5 sacks, 14 TFL
- CB Christian Gonzalez – 3 INT, 11 PBUs, 78.2 PFF coverage grade
Giants
- QB Jaxson Dart (R) – 2,789 pass yds | 17 TD | 11 INT | 388 rush yds
- WR Malik Nabers (R) – 74-1,023-7, on pace for 1,400+ yards
- RB Devin Singletary – 698 rush yds, 5 TD
- LB Bobby Okereke – 118 tackles, 3 INT (most by any LB)
- S Tyler Nubin (R) – 3 INT in last 4 games
Last 5 Head-to-Head Results
- 2023: Patriots 27, Giants 21
- 2021: Patriots 34, Giants 10
- 2019: Patriots 35, Giants 14
- 2015: Patriots 27, Giants 26
- 2011: Giants 24, Patriots 20 (Super Bowl XLVI)
Weather & Surface
32°F, clear, light wind — no precipitation. Playing surface: FieldTurf Revolution 360 (fast track).
Two franchises heading in opposite directions collide under the Monday night lights: a surging Patriots squad trying to lock down a wild-card spot against a Giants team that has already turned the page to 2026. Kickoff at 8:15 PM ET on ABC and ESPN.