New York Giants beat New York Jets 23-6 in a preseason NFL match on Friday evening. The game took place at the Jets' home ground on 28 August 2026. Both teams were still finding their rhythm ahead of the regular season. By then, the Giants had built enough of a lead to see the game out.
The Jets came into this fixture with mixed recent form. They had beaten the Steelers 17-0 on 21 August, but lost 16-24 to Tampa Bay two weeks earlier. The defense looked sharp in that shutout, but the offense struggled to find consistency. Things came to a head against the Giants, where the Jets could not sustain any momentum.
The Giants arrived with better timing in their warm-up matches. They defeated Miami 26-3 on 22 August before dropping a narrow 10-13 game to the Vikings on 15 August. The Dolphins result showed they could work the channels when needed. This time, they held the tie in their own hands from the start.
Preseason football has its own rules, and winning margins rarely predict the regular season. The Jets may have had more to prove after that loss to Tampa Bay. The Giants, meanwhile, extended their unbeaten run to two in these exhibition games. The scoreline did not tell the full story of how each quarter unfolded.
What matters now is how both sides carry this into September. The Jets will need to address the gaps that showed up in New Jersey. The Giants have nothing to lose at this stage, which often means players take more risks. The preseason window is closing, and both teams have work to do.
