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AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New Orleans Saints narrowly defeated the New York Giants 23-17 in a tightly contested Week 6 matchup of the 2026 season. With playoff implications looming, both teams fought hard for a crucial victory, but it was the Saints who ultimately emerged victorious on the road.
Leading the charge for New Orleans was their quarterback, who threw for 186 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing a solid performance that kept the Giants' defense on its toes. The Saints' ground game was equally impressive, with a standout effort from their running back, who racked up 103 rushing yards, helping to establish a balanced offensive attack that proved vital in the win.
Defensively, the Giants struggled to contain the Saints’ offensive rhythm but still made notable plays. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when the Saints’ defense held firm, allowing only a field goal in the final minutes, while Jevon Holland intercepted a pass, giving the Giants a glimmer of hope but ultimately falling short as time expired.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 35 | 21 | 186 | 2 | 1 | 81.3 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 30 | 17 | 176 | 1 | 1 | 70.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 14 | 103 | 7.4 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 13 | 55 | 4.2 | 1 | 29 | 1 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 8 | 47 | 5.9 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 5 | 32 | 6.4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 7 | 21 | 3.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 6 | 11 | 1.8 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Devin Neal | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tremaine Edmunds | WILL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylan Ford | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kelly | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

