New York
Giants
10-6
24
FINAL
27
New Orleans
Saints
13-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the New Orleans Saints narrowly defeated the New York Giants with a final score of 27-24, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the regular season comes to a close. The stakes were high for both teams, with the Saints aiming for a stronger postseason position while the Giants fought to maintain their playoff hopes.
Dante Moore put on a stellar performance for the Giants, throwing for 293 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense under pressure. Malik Nabers was his top target, racking up 102 receiving yards and proving to be a reliable asset in critical moments. TreVeyon Henderson contributed significantly for the Saints with 84 rushing yards, helping to balance their attack against a tough Giants defense.
Defensively, the game turned when Zabien Brown intercepted a crucial pass from Moore, stifling a Giants drive that could have shifted momentum in their favor. The Giants' defense, led by Brian Burns with 1.5 sacks and Robert Spears-Jennings with five total tackles, put up a strong fight, but it was the Saints' ability to make key stops and capitalize on turnovers that ultimately sealed the victory. This tightly contested battle highlighted the resilience of both teams as they head into the playoffs.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Moore | QB | 26 | 17 | 65% | 293 | 3 | 2 | 109.9 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 17 | 9 | 53% | 99 | 1 | 0 | 90.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 25 | 84 | 3.4 | 27 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 11 | 24 | 2.2 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Moore | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 3 | -3 | -1.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 4 | 102 | 25.5 | 48 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 6 | 67 | 11.2 | 29 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Brandon Inniss | WR | 4 | 61 | 15.3 | 25 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 39 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 15 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 15 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zabien Brown | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Mike Sainristil | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VJ Payne | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dru Phillips | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 31 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 53 |

