New Orleans
Saints
14-4
28
FINAL
21
New York
Giants
15-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Divisional Round matchup, the New Orleans Saints narrowly defeated the New York Giants 28-21, securing their spot in the next round of the playoffs. With both teams vying for a chance at the championship, it was a hard-fought battle that showcased the resilience and talent of the Saints.
Tyler Shough led the charge for New Orleans, throwing for 236 yards and four touchdown passes, demonstrating pinpoint accuracy under pressure. He found Oscar Delp frequently, who racked up 113 receiving yards, while Travis Etienne Jr. added a powerful ground game with 96 rushing yards, keeping the Giants' defense on its heels throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Saints made critical stops that proved pivotal in the game's outcome. Kaden Elliss led the defense with four total tackles, and Justin Reid's interception provided a crucial momentum shift for New Orleans. The Saints' ability to create turnovers and maintain pressure ultimately turned the tide, allowing them to hold off a late-game surge from the Giants.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 23 | 16 | 236 | 4 | 2 | 106.1 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 23 | 12 | 119 | 2 | 2 | 59.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 16 | 96 | 6.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 11 | 50 | 4.5 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar Delp | TE | 7 | 113 | 16.1 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Reid | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | REDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |

