Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell had high praise for Jameis Winston after Sunday’s overtime thriller, saying the New York Giants quarterback “played out of his mind” despite his team falling 34–27 at Ford Field.

Winston delivered one of his most productive outings in years — throwing for 366 yards, tossing two touchdowns, and even scoring on the first reception of his 11-year NFL career. But New York’s skid continued, dropping the team to 2–9 after suffering its sixth straight defeat.

“I thought Winston was phenomenal,” Campbell said as his Lions improved to 7–4. “He made big throw after big throw. That’s the version of him that can be special. He was incredible today. You’re not going to see that every week, but he gave them a real chance. Those guys came ready to fight.”

New York again turned to Winston because rookie Jaxson Dart remained in concussion protocol. Making his 89th career start, Winston recorded his 32nd 300-yard passing game by completing 18 of 36 attempts, with one interception included.

He was especially sharp on third down — hitting 7 of 12 passes for 158 yards. Five of those completions moved the chains, and two went for touchdowns.

“Jameis battled,” interim head coach Mike Kafka said. “He hung in the pocket, he attacked a really strong defense, and he executed the plan exactly how we wanted.”

The Giants put together multiple impressive scoring drives — one spanning 70 yards in four plays, another covering 69 yards in six plays, and a nine-play, 85-yard march. In the fourth quarter, they sustained a 14-play, 86-yard drive that appeared ready to seal the win.But that critical possession unraveled at the Detroit 6-yard line. On fourth and goal, Winston targeted tight end Theo Johnson, only for Lions corner Rock Ya-Sin to knock the ball away in the end zone. New York settled for a three-point edge with under three minutes left.

“We’re on the 3-yard line with a chance to finish it, and I didn’t execute,” Winston said. “Theo was there. I missed it. Those little details are what decide tough NFL games.”Detroit answered moments later, sending the game to overtime when Jake Bates drilled a 59-yard field goal with 28 seconds remaining.

The extra period started — and ended — quickly. Jahmyr Gibbs took the first snap, burst through a huge lane, and outran the entire Giants defense for a 69-yard walk-off touchdown.New York still had life and advanced to the Detroit 27, highlighted by Winston scrambling for 11 yards on fourth-and-10. But on fourth-and-5, Aidan Hutchinson sacked Winston, ending the contest.

The performance came a week after Winston nearly engineered a comeback against Green Bay, only for the Packers to intercept him in the end zone with 36 seconds left. New York lost that matchup 27–20.“The success comes in the struggle,” Winston said afterward. “We’ve got to keep pushing. My favorite verse says to count it all joy when facing trials, because it builds perseverance. This team is going through its trials right now. We just have to find a way to get over the hump, and I have to do my part.”

Winston helped New York build a 27–17 lead in the fourth quarter when he caught a 33-yard touchdown pass from wide receiver Gunner Olszewski, breaking loose from linebacker Derrick Barnes to reach the end zone.“I consider myself an athlete,” Winston joked. “If they need me at tight end, I’ll do it. I’m glad Kafka trusted me and Gunner gave me a chance. Sometimes that’s all you need as a quarterback — a chance.”

That wasn’t even his first catch of the day. Earlier, running back Devin Singletary threw back across the field to Winston, who dodged a rusher and launched a deep strike to Wan’Dale Robinson for a 39-yard touchdown — the game’s opening score.

Winston’s second passing TD was a 12-yard throw to Isaiah Hodgins, extending New York’s lead to 17–7 midway through the second quarter.

His big yardage day pushed him past Packers legend Bart Starr for fifth-most career NFL passing yards among players from Alabama high schools or colleges. Winston now sits at 24,792 yards, surpassing Starr’s 24,718.Ahead of him are Philip Rivers (63,440), Cam Newton (32,383), Ken Stabler (27,938), and Joe Namath (27,663). Winston and Newton are also two of only 16 players in league history to throw at least two touchdowns and catch one in the same game.

The Giants will return to action in Week 13 on Monday night.