New York Giants defeat New York Jets in final preseason game
Sports Illustrated • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 1:31 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026

The New York Giants concluded their three-week preseason schedule on August 29 with a 23-6 victory against the New York Jets. The match served as the final assessment for the roster before coaching staff decisions must be finalized. While the result closed the exhibition period, attention now shifts to the pending reduction of the squad to the mandatory 53-man limit. Harbaugh and the coaching staff are evaluating individual performances from this finale to determine the composition of the roster for the upcoming regular season. These roster adjustments are expected to be completed before the next official team activities.
- •New York Giants defeated New York Jets with a 23-6 score.
- •The game marked the conclusion of the three-week NFL preseason period.
- •Coaching staff must finalize the 53-man roster before the start of the regular season.
- •Performance in this final exhibition serves as a deciding factor for personnel decisions.
- 1:31 PMSports Illustrated — 7 Winners and 3 Losers From Giants' Preseason Finale - Sports Illustrated
"New York closed out the preseason with a 23-6 win over the Jets, but the real drama starts Sunday — here's who helped their case and who left Harbaugh with tough decisions before the 53-man roster is set.
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