Giants secure 36-24 win over Cardinals with late defensive heroics
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 11:41 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026

The Giants achieved a significant 36-24 victory against the Cardinals on Sunday, improving their record to 3-1. Cornerback Deonte Banks sealed the game with a 98-yard interception return for a touchdown as time expired. This win marks the Giants' resilience amid adversity, especially with key players out for the season. Despite a slow start where Banks allowed the first touchdown, he rebounded to deliver a critical performance and solidify the defense's reputation.
- •Giants improved to 3-1 with the victory over the Cardinals.
- •Deonte Banks returned an interception 98 yards for a touchdown.
- •The Giants are playing without quarterback Jaxson Dart and edge rusher Brian Burns.
- •Banks overcame early struggles and a penalty to help secure the win.
- •Giants' defense displayed resilience under pressure throughout the game.
- 11:41 PMYahoo Sports — Giants’ written-off hero vs. Cardinals embodies their resilience: ‘I always believed’
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