In a preseason contest that highlighted the depth of New York’s roster, the Giants defeated the Miami Dolphins 26-3 on Saturday. The game, played in Miami Gardens, featured primarily backup players as both teams rested starters after a joint practice earlier in the week.
Key performances
Veteran quarterback Jameis Winston led the Giants’ offense, completing passes for 150 yards and scoring on an 11-yard run early in the first quarter. Winston’s drive set the tone, culminating in a touchdown that gave New York a 7-0 lead.
Running back Devin Singletary contributed 40 rushing yards on eight carries and added a 13-yard rushing touchdown in the second quarter, extending the lead to 17-0.
Giants kicker Dominic Zvada was perfect on the day, converting four field goals from distances ranging from 32 to 43 yards. Ben Sauls added two more field goals, helping the Giants maintain a comfortable margin.
Odell Beckham Jr. returns
Two-time All-Pro receiver Odell Beckham Jr., seeking a roster spot in his second stint with the Giants, caught two passes for 17 yards. He was also the target of a pass from Winston that fell incomplete in the end zone during the second quarter.
Dolphins’ struggles
Miami started rookie quarterback Cam Miller, who completed six of 11 passes for 60 yards before being sacked twice. The Dolphins’ regular starter, Malik Willis, was seen in street clothes on the sideline, indicating his absence from the game.
Rookie linebacker Trey Moore left the field early with a lower‑left‑leg injury, and running back Ollie Gordon required attention from the training staff but was able to walk off later in the second quarter.
Riley Patterson provided Miami’s only points with a 53‑yard field goal just before halftime, cutting the deficit to 20-3.
Stat line and next steps
The Giants outgained the Dolphins 390 yards to 102, showcasing the effectiveness of their backup unit. After Winston’s first‑half effort, backup quarterback Brandon Allen entered the game, completing 13 of 18 passes for 101 yards and guiding two drives that ended in field goals by Sauls.
New York will travel to MetLife Stadium for its preseason finale against the New York Jets on Friday, while Miami hosts the Atlanta Falcons later in the week.
Original reporting: Alexandria, VA News – WTOP News — read the source article.
