Giants-Cardinals, Week 4: Live updates, score, highlights, discussion

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The New York Giants try to get to 3-1 Sunday afternoon as they host the Arizona Cardinals at MetLife Stadium. Jameis Winston will be making his second consecutive start at quarterback in place of the out-for-the-season Jaxson Dart.

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In-game updates

Second quarter

Arvell Reese makes a great open-field tackle to force a 3-and-out and get the ball back for the Giants.

Arvell Reese with a great open-field tackle to force a punt. Rookie continues to shine.

— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) October 4, 2026

The Giants can’t capitalize as Jameis Winston misses Darnell Mooney, followed by Mooney losing the ball on a bit hit by Budda Baker.

Giants go 3 and out. Skattebo run for 5. Jameis overthrows Mooney. Then Baker smokes Mooney on a telegraphed slant for an INT. Punt

— Pat Leonard (@PLeonardNYDN) October 4, 2026

INTERCEPTION GIANTS!

Rookie linebacker Arvell Reese hits Jacobi Brissett as he throws, leading to Greg Newsome II picking off a wobbling pass. This is the Giants’ 4th interception in 4 games. Can they capitalize?

Arvell Reese with the big hit on Brissett, who doesn't get enough juice on the throw. Possible the rookie got a piece of the ball, and Greg Newsome picks it off. Giants get a big defensive stop.

— Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton) October 4, 2026

Dominic Zvada drills a 50-yard field goal to start the second quarter. Giants trail 14-8 as the Cardinals get set for their third drive.

First quarter

The great kick-off return is squandered as Jameis Winston runs into a sack. The team can’t overcome negative plays.

Jameis Winston has guys open. He's just not throwing to them. His time as a starter might not be much longer.

— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) October 4, 2026

The Giants show a hint of life as Tyrone Tracy picks up 55 yards (officially) on a kick-off return.

The Giants’ run defense isn’t even a speed bump at this point. Cardinals lead 14-3 after a 22-yard rushing touchdown.

Like a warm knife through butter…

The Cardinals are averaging NINE yards per carry in the first quarter. The #Giants defense is getting embarrassed against these outside runs.

— Nick Falato (@nickfalato) October 4, 2026

The #Giants just can't fit the run outside. The Cardinals are abusing them in the first quarter.

— Nick Falato (@nickfalato) October 4, 2026

Another trip to the Red Zone fizzles out. The Giants are forced to kick after three straight runs fail to convert the first down. Dominic Zvada hits the 39-yard field goal as the Giants trail the Cardinals 7-3.

Dominic Zvada makes a 39-yard FG for the Giants.

CARDINALS 7, GIANTS 3
6:36, 1ST QTR

— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) October 4, 2026

Nabers gets back on the field and makes his presence known.

And Nabers makes another third down catch for the first down. https://t.co/mlAmLaVwiZ

— Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton) October 4, 2026

Huge 39-yard pass by Jameis Winston, and Malik Nabers stays down after the catch.

Malik Nabers with a leaping grab and appears to immediately grab at his injured right shoulder. Now he sprints off.

— Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21) October 4, 2026

Inauspicious start for the Giants with a short return by Charlie Jones and a sack of Jameis Winston.

The Cardinals waste little time putting up points. They turn great field position into a sprint down the field and a touchdown.

Marvin Harrison Jr. with the 12-yard TD. Beats Deonte Banks on a fade.

Giants defense non-existent on opening drive. Cards fly down the field. Too easy.

Cardinals 7, Giants 0

— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) October 4, 2026

Goof field position for the Cardinals.

Pre-game updates

The Giants win the opening coin toss and defer to the second half.

Giants won the toss and elect to defer to 2nd half

— Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton) October 4, 2026

Giants game day captains: Cam Skattebo, D.J. Reader, Jermaine Eluemunor and Micah McFadden

— Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton) October 4, 2026

Hudson will be the Giants’ starting center.

It appears as though reserve center Bryan Hudson is starting against the Cardinals in place of John Michael Schmitz, who is believed to have become a father this week.

John Michael Schmitz missed practice Friday and came in with a "Dad" hat today.

It looked like Bryan Hudson was just filling in as the starting center for a practice day but now he is taking warmups with the starters. #Giants

— Ryan Dunleavy (@rydunleavy) October 4, 2026

The matchup

• Giants vs. Cardinals: Arizona offense poses challenges for New York
• Giants vs. Cardinals: Arizona defense presents an opportunity
• Giants vs. Cardinals: 6 storylines for Week 4
• NFL predictions: BBV staff weighs in on Giants-Cardinals matchup

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