New Orleans
Saints
3-0
26
FINAL
14
New York
Giants
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 6 matchup, the New Orleans Saints topped the New York Giants 26-14, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for momentum in the 2026 season, the Saints delivered a performance that showcased their offensive prowess.
Tyler Shough led the charge for New Orleans, throwing for 267 yards and two touchdowns, while Travis Etienne Jr. added a solid ground game with 89 rushing yards. Chris Olave was a standout in the receiving corps, racking up 129 yards and making crucial catches to keep drives alive. The Saints' balanced attack proved too much for the Giants to handle.
On the defensive side, the Giants struggled to contain the Saints’ offense, but Colton Hood was a bright spot with 11 total tackles, demonstrating his ability to rally the defense. Brian Burns contributed with a sack, but it was the Saints' ability to convert key third downs that turned the tide of the game. A pivotal moment came late in the second quarter when Shough threw a touchdown pass to extend the lead, shifting momentum firmly in New Orleans' favor.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 43 | 20 | 267 | 2 | 0 | 82.2 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 26 | 16 | 166 | 1 | 0 | 92.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 14 | 89 | 6.4 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 18 | 82 | 4.6 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 8 | 32 | 4.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 5 | 6 | 1.2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Zamir White | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Olave | WR | 9 | 129 | 14.3 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 6 | 96 | 16.0 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 5 | 78 | 15.6 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Hood | CB | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Urlacher Jr | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A.C. Winter | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrell Burgess | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roy Robertson-Harris | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathan Shepherd | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 45 |

