New Orleans
Saints
4-1
27
FINAL
21
New York
Giants
2-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the New Orleans Saints narrowly defeated the New York Giants 27-21 in Week 6 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications looming, both teams entered the game eager to secure a vital win, but it was the Saints who emerged victorious, improving their standing in the league.
Leading the charge for New Orleans was quarterback Tyler Shough, who threw for 210 yards and one touchdown, showcasing his ability to manage the game effectively. On the receiving end, Bryce Lance contributed significantly with 72 yards, providing a reliable target throughout the game. Meanwhile, the Giants' Cam Skattebo kept his team in the mix with a strong ground game, rushing for 72 yards, but it wasn't enough to clinch the win.
Defensively, the Saints made key plays that turned the tide in their favor. Kool-Aid McKinstry led the charge with eight total tackles, stifling the Giants' offensive efforts. The turning point came when Quincy Riley intercepted a crucial pass, halting a potential scoring drive and allowing the Saints to maintain their lead late in the game, ultimately sealing their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 36 | 24 | 67% | 210 | 1 | 0 | 91.2 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 36 | 20 | 56% | 183 | 0 | 2 | 46.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 14 | 72 | 5.1 | 35 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 12 | 53 | 4.4 | 15 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 9 | 43 | 4.8 | 13 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 14 | 21 | 1.5 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Devin Singletary | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Lance | WR | 5 | 72 | 14.4 | 10 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 6 | 63 | 10.5 | 20 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 8 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 5 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 5 | 36 | 7.2 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anfernee Jennings | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chauncey Golston | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlowe Wax | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 48 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

