New Orleans
Saints
4-0
24
FINAL
21
New York
Giants
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New Orleans Saints narrowly defeated the New York Giants 24-21 in a thrilling Week 6 matchup that showcased both teams' determination to secure a critical victory. With playoff implications looming, the Saints improved their standings while the Giants faced a tough setback at home.
Saints quarterback Justin Herbert was the star of the show, throwing for an impressive 376 yards and two touchdowns, leading his offense effectively throughout the game. Ladd McConkey emerged as his primary target, racking up 146 receiving yards, while Bucky Irving contributed on the ground with 52 rushing yards. Their collective efforts were key in keeping the Giants' defense on their heels.
Defensively, the Saints made crucial plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Jared Verse recorded two sacks, applying constant pressure on the Giants' quarterback, while Jonas Sanker’s interception in the fourth quarter proved pivotal in sealing the win. The Giants' Milton Williams led with four total tackles, but it was the Saints' ability to capitalize on defensive opportunities that ultimately determined the outcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 31 | 22 | 71% | 376 | 2 | 2 | 106.3 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 24 | 13 | 54% | 183 | 1 | 1 | 75.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 15 | 52 | 3.5 | 10 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 11 | 37 | 3.4 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbie Ouzts | FB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 6 | 146 | 24.3 | 42 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 4 | 126 | 31.5 | 57 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 1 | 82 | 82.0 | 46 | 0 | 82 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 7 | 76 | 10.9 | 43 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 7 | 52 | 7.4 | 25 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 13 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 17 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Barno | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shelby Harris | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jowon Briggs | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Fields II | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sione Takitaki | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 45 |

