New Orleans
Saints
1-4
21
FINAL
35
New York
Giants
4-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an exciting Week 6 matchup, the New York Giants topped the New Orleans Saints with a final score of 35-21, showcasing their offensive prowess and solidifying their position in the playoff race. The Giants' victory was crucial as they continue to build momentum in the 2026 season.
Jaxson Dart was the star of the game for New York, throwing for three touchdowns and helping his team establish a commanding lead. Tyler Shough of the Saints put up a valiant effort with 229 passing yards, but it was Travis Etienne Jr. who shone brightly for New Orleans, racking up 90 receiving yards and 58 rushing yards, although it wasn't enough to overcome the Giants' offensive output.
Defensively, the Giants made their mark with a strong performance, led by Dru Phillips, who snagged two critical interceptions, turning the tide in favor of New York. The turning point came in the second quarter when Phillips' second interception halted a Saints drive and set up another touchdown for the Giants, allowing them to take control of the game. With Arvell Reese contributing five total tackles and Brian Burns adding a sack, the Giants' defense proved pivotal in securing the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 27 | 18 | 229 | 2 | 2 | 86.8 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 17 | 11 | 164 | 3 | 3 | 96.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 11 | 58 | 5.3 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 6 | 90 | 15.0 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 3 | 82 | 27.3 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 1 | 34 | 1 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dru Phillips | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Burns | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kelly | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Colton Hood | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Sauls | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

