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The New York Giants may have fallen to the Detroit Lions in overtime, but quarterback Jameis Winston is a strong contender for Play of the Year, and you’ll never guess what he did.
Winston, the journeyman quarterback who started the last two games for New York with rookie Jaxson Dart in the concussion protocol, showcased some Giants trickery on Detroit’s first drive of the game. He received a return pass before throwing a 39-yard touchdown to Wan’Dale Robinson to get on the board first.
But it wasn’t even the best trick play put together by interim head coach Mike Kafka, as the fourth quarter saw a play where Winston scored a 33-yard touchdown of his own, and he had to show off some impressive jukes in the process.
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Jameis Winston of the New York Giants scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on November 23, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
The play occurred with 12:16 remaining in the fourth quarter, when Gunner Olszewski recovered the ball from Winston, who began a run down the left sideline. Olszewski looked in his direction, but he didn’t throw it immediately. He had to wait before throwing a strike to Winston, who had a defender on him.
But instead of just going down, Winston stumbled, threw a stiff arm and stayed upright to allow himself a walk-off touchdown. It was an incredible play for the 31-year-old, as the Giants went wild in the touchdown celebration.
At the time, this was a huge score for New York, as it gave the team a 10-point lead over the Lions after the extra point. Many thought this game would be a blowout because the Giants were struggling at 2-9 heading into the game.
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But Winston and the Giants offense held a 20-17 lead at halftime and again early in the fourth quarter.
GIANTS USE TRICK PLAY TO SCORE EARLY TOUCHDOWN AGAINST LIONS
The aforementioned Robinson finished the game with 156 yards on nine receptions, while Theo Johnson (77 yards) and Tyrone Tracy Jr. (68 yards) also had big plays through the air. Winston threw for 366 yards on 18 completions and also found Isaiah Hodgins for a touchdown in the first half.
But the Lions’ offense is difficult to tame, especially the No. 0 in the backfield.
Jameis Winston of the New York Giants breaks a tackle from Derrick Barnes #55 of the Detroit Lions to score a touchdown during the fourth quarter at Ford Field on November 23, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
Jahmyr Gibbs was the main reason for the Giants’ loss, as the Lions’ superstar running back totaled 219 rushing yards with two long touchdown runs, while catching 11 passes for 45 yards and a score as well. It was a three-touchdown game and 264 total yards from scrimmage, and Amon-Ra St. Brown added 149 yards on nine catches with a touchdown of his own for Detroit.
The game ultimately went into overtime after Jake Bates kicked a 59-yard kick to tie the game at 27 apiece with a few ticks remaining in regulation. Then, Gibbs needed just one play to outrun the Giants defense 69 yards into the end zone and take a 34-27 lead.
Wan’Dale Robinson celebrates with Jameis Winston of the New York Giants after Winston scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on November 23, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
Winston and the Giants gained possession in overtime, moving the ball into Lions territory, but it was all for naught after Aidan Hutchinson sacked the quarterback on fourth down to end the game.
The Giants fell to 2-10, while the Lions improved to 7-4, despite the scare Winston and company gave them on Sunday.
