Week 1 of the NFL preseason is here, and we have an action-packed 10-game slate on Saturday, August 14. One of the evening games was a battle for New York as the Jets and Giants met for the first time in 2021. The final score, results, and highlights for the Jets vs. Giants preseason clash are below.
Jets at Giants score and results
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | F | |
| Jets | 3 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 12 |
| Giants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
In the battle for New York, the Jets and Giants met for what can only be described as a lackluster competition to see who could look worse. As soon as Zach Wilson left the game, most Jets fans probably tuned out a few drives later.
Speaking of Wilson, this was the first time that fans were able to see him take an NFL field. In his first start of his rookie career, he looked capable. He made a number of short passes to move the sticks and finished with 69 yards on 9 attempts. Unfortunately, once he left the game, the offense sputtered. Mike White came in and did what he could. He had more passing yards than both Giants QBs combined.
The Giants, on the other hand, were less than impressive. Their two QBs, Mike Glennon and Clayton Thorson, barely combined for 100 passing yards. The defense looked respectable, but that was pretty much the only positive thing you could say about them in this game.
Jets vs. Giants highlights and updates
10:35 PM ET: Thorson is sacked in his end zone which results in a safety for the Jets.
SAFETY! 🙏#NYJvsNYG
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10:25 PM ET: James Morgan has looked good since coming into the game as the QB for the Jets. He has 45 yards on 9 attempts so far.
10:17 PM ET: Thorson scrambles and throws a 21-yard TOUCHDOWN pass to Willis.
Clayton Thorson stays composed and throws a touchdown pass for the #Giants. 😤😤
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10:15 PM ET: The Giants forced a fumble and returned the ball 29 yards to give themselves very good field position.
10:10 PM ET: Austrian RB Sandro Platzgummer just had the longest offensive play of the night for the Giants rushing for 48 yards.
Sandro Platzgummer from Austria out here with the long run!
The #Giants escape the tough field position.
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9:59 PM ET: Thorson attempts a deep pass to a wide-open Willis in the end zone, but completely overthrows him.
9:31 PM ET: White makes a nice throw to Denzel Mims. Mims then breaks multiple tackles to get a 20-yard gain. A few plays later, Perine rushes for a 4-yard TOUCHDOWN.
The first touchdown of the game!
The #Jets take the 10-0 lead.
— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) August 15, 2021
9:28 PM ET: If you are still awake while watching this game, Perine just made a nice run for 14 yards. Oh, and Hamilcar Rashed made an impressive play.
Hamilcar Rashed Jr. 👀
This is a scary sight for any QB!#NYJvsNYG
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9:15 PM ET: The second half has started with the Jets getting the ball. White is still in at QB. So far, White is 9/14 for 69 yards.
8:51 PM ET: Finally some action in this one! Thorson completes a 37-yard pass to Sills. There is a little under two minutes before the end of the first half.
8:38 PM ET: Mike White has come in to replace Zach Wilson under center. Wilson finishes the game with 9 attempts with 63 yards. White is already 4/6 with 43 yards.
8:33 PM ET: Clayton Thorson has replaced Glennon as the QB for the Giants.
8:20 PM ET: Glennon finally takes a shot downfield to David Sills in the end zone. The pass was incomplete but they were given a pass interference penalty. On the next play, Clement rushed up the middle and fumbled the ball. It was recovered by the Jets.
FUMBLE!
Corey Clement coughs it up inside the 5 and it is now #Jets ball.#NYJvsNYG
— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) August 15, 2021
8:18 PM ET: The Giants continue to focus on the run game. Three different RBs have touched the ball. Corey Clement has found the most success with two carries for 20 yards so far.
8:05 PM ET: Wilson completes a nice 16-yard pass to Keelan Cole. It is the biggest play of the game so far. His next pass is a 12-yard completion for a first down to Vyncint Smith. Wilson now has 46 yards on 7 attempts.
3rd down conversion.
Zach Wilson is dealing for the #Jets.
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7:54 PM ET: Glennon continues at the QB position for the Giants. He has completed 2 passes so far on the night for 18 total yards. The Giants have crossed the 50-yard line thanks to a pair of big penalties.
7:49 PM ET: After some small passes and an efficient run attack, the Jets settle for a 30-yard field goal completed by Chris Naggar. Wilson has 18 yards on 4 passing attempts. His best pass so far was a dart to Corey Davis for 9 yards.
Zach Wilson with a dart for Corey Davis on his first drive. 🤯#NYJvsNYG
— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) August 14, 2021
7:42 PM ET: Zach Wilson is on the field for the first time in his NFL career for the New York Jets. His first pass is a short completion for 9 yards.
The Zach Wilson era is upon us for the #Jets.
— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) August 14, 2021
7:40 PM ET: The Jets defense looks good to start the game forcing Glennon into 2 incompletions and sacking him for a seven-yard loss.
7:35 PM ET: The Giants start with the ball and Mike Glennon is in at quarterback. His first pass of the night is a deep ball to Darius Slayton that was incomplete.