New Orleans
Saints
3-2
33
FINAL
23
New York
Giants
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the New Orleans Saints topped the New York Giants with a final score of 33-23, solidifying their position as a formidable contender in the 2026 season. Both teams entered the game looking to secure crucial momentum, but it was the Saints who emerged victorious, demonstrating their offensive prowess and strategic execution.
Leading the charge for the Saints was quarterback Tyler Shough, who threw for an impressive 282 yards and connected with Jordyn Tyson for 115 receiving yards, showcasing a dynamic aerial attack. Despite the Giants' efforts, Jaxson Dart's lone touchdown pass was not enough to keep pace with the Saints' scoring efficiency. Cam Skattebo contributed on the ground for New York, rushing for 69 yards, but the Saints’ balanced offense made the difference.
Defensively, the Saints were bolstered by Justin Reid's interception, which shifted momentum in their favor at a critical juncture in the game. The Giants' defense, led by Tremaine Edmunds with 8 tackles and Abdul Carter's sack, kept pressure on the Saints but ultimately fell short. The turning point came when Reid's pick led to a quick touchdown, extending the Saints' lead and setting the tone for the remainder of the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 42 | 27 | 64% | 282 | 0 | 0 | 83.6 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 40 | 19 | 48% | 218 | 1 | 2 | 51.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 20 | 69 | 3.5 | — | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 11 | 41 | 3.7 | 14 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 5 | 35 | 7.0 | 16 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 5 | 1 | 0.2 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Barion Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 8 | 115 | 14.4 | 37 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 6 | 101 | 16.8 | 16 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 6 | 91 | 15.2 | 22 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 15 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Mason Tipton | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Micah McFadden | SAM | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anfernee Jennings | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shelby Harris | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 3 | 4 | 2 | 46 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 4 | 4 | 3 | 54 |

