New Orleans
Saints
1-4
59
FINAL
47
New York
Giants
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 showdown, the New Orleans Saints outlasted the New York Giants with a final score of 59 to 47, showcasing the firepower of both offenses. With playoff implications looming, this high-scoring battle set the stage for a dramatic clash between two competitive teams.
Tyler Shough was the standout for the Saints, throwing for an impressive six touchdowns, while the Giants' Drake Maye dominated through the air, racking up 535 passing yards. Malik Nabers also shined for New York, catching for 196 yards, but it was the Saints’ balanced attack that ultimately made the difference, with Travis Etienne Jr. contributing on the ground.
Defensively, the Saints made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor. Jonas Sanker’s two interceptions proved pivotal, stifling the Giants’ momentum at key moments. The game’s turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Sanker picked off Maye for the second time, allowing New Orleans to maintain control and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 35 | 19 | 54% | 535 | 5 | 3 | 103.2 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 23 | 15 | 65% | 341 | 6 | 2 | 111.8 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 1 | 1 | 100% | 62 | 1 | 0 | 158.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 9 | 47 | 5.2 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 4 | 196 | 49.0 | 111 | 2 | 81 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 4 | 181 | 45.3 | 77 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 5 | 145 | 29.0 | 50 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 6 | 137 | 22.8 | 77 | 2 | 66 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 2 | 91 | 45.5 | 1 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 1 | 63 | 63.0 | 17 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 27 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 32 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shelby Harris | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 1 | 1 | 8 | 45 |
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

