The New England Patriots overpowered the New York Giants on Thursday night, taking a 33–15 win that was largely decided before halftime. New England came out attacking immediately, scoring on their opening drives and piling up 17 first-quarter points, a burst that set the tone for the rest of the contest. New York, meanwhile, struggled to generate momentum early, punting multiple times while the Patriots maintained extended possessions and dictated the pace of the game.
(First-hand source: NFL.com — Official Box Score)

By the second quarter, the Patriots were fully in control. They added 13 more points before the break — mixing efficient passing with well-timed inside runs — and built a 30–7 halftime lead. The lone spark for New York came from a second-quarter touchdown drive fueled by quick intermediate throws, but it wasn’t enough to counter New England’s rhythm or field position advantage.
(First-hand source: NFL.com — Scoring Summary)

After halftime, the game shifted into a slower defensive battle. Neither team scored in the third quarter as New England focused on clock control, shortening drives and forcing the Giants to work through tight coverage and pressure up front. New York found brief life late in the fourth quarter, putting up 8 points during their strongest offensive stretch of the night, but the Patriots answered with a late field goal that quieted any chance of momentum swinging.
(First-hand source: NFL.com — Drive Chart)

When the final whistle sounded, the Patriots closed out a decisive 33–15 victory that pushes them to 11–2 on the season while the Giants fall to 2–11. The win reinforced New England’s trend of fast starts and disciplined late-game management, while the Giants continued to struggle with consistency, particularly in the opening halves of games.
(First-hand source: NFL.com — Team Stats)

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Sources:

• NFL.com — Box Score
• NFL.com — Drive Chart
• NFL.com — Scoring Summary
• NFL.com — Game Stats
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