In a clash that evoked echoes of past gridiron glory turned to grit, the New York Giants fell flat on Monday Night Football, succumbing to a dominant 33-15 defeat at the hands of the surging New England Patriots.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/giants/onsi as New York Giants Week 13 Game Balls and Gassers . Maybe it was a week full of NFL upsets, but very little went right for the New York Giants against a team that was determined to improve its image while building on the league's best record.

Expert recap and game analysis of the New England Patriots vs. New York Giants NFL game from December 1, 2025 on ESPN.

The New England Patriots beat the New York Giants 33-15, and Drake Maye threw for 282 yards and 2 TDs. Colin Cowherd discusses the Patriots’ 10-game win streak, and if Drake Maye is already a top 5 QB in the NFL.

The New York Giants fell to 2-11 after a 33-15 loss to the New England Patriots in Week 13. It was the fifth straight game without star rookie running back Cam Skattebo, who suffered a fractured fibula, ruptured deltoid ligament and an ankle dislocation.

The Giants lost in overtime against the Lions last week, coming from ahead to take their sixth consecutive defeat. The Giants will get rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart back in the lineup after Jameis Winston started the last two weeks, but they're only playing for draft position at this point in their season.

Quarterback Tommy DeVito will forever hold a soft spot in his heart for the New York Giants, where he got his NFL start and made a name for himself. Just don’t expect that to be the case Monday night when the Giants visit DeVito and the New England Patriots for a Week 13 tilt.

Jaxson Dart returned to action for the New York Giants on Monday night as they faced off against a red-hot New England Patriots side that is riding a nine-game winning streak. Dart missed the Giants’ last two games after suffering a head injury in their Week 10 loss to the Chicago Bears.