New Orleans
Saints
0-1
48
FINAL
22
New York
Giants
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the New Orleans Saints topped the New York Giants 48-22 in Week 12 of the 2027 season. The victory keeps the Saints firmly in contention as they push towards the postseason, showcasing their offensive firepower against a struggling Giants squad.
C.J. Stroud was the standout performer for New Orleans, throwing for an impressive 320 yards and four touchdowns. He connected frequently with Bryce Lance, who racked up 148 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target throughout the game. Chris Johnson Jr. contributed significantly on the ground with 88 rushing yards, adding balance to the Saints' high-octane offense.
Defensively, the Saints were a force to be reckoned with, led by Jonathan Greenard's exceptional performance that included three sacks and four total tackles. Rasheem Biles added to the defensive effort with a key interception, helping to turn the tide in favor of New Orleans. The Saints' defense stifled the Giants' offense at crucial moments, with Greenard's pressure on the quarterback being a critical factor in the game's outcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 21 | 17 | 81% | 320 | 4 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Keelon Russel | QB | 18 | 12 | 67% | 207 | 2 | 2 | 103.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Johnson Jr. | HB | 15 | 88 | 5.9 | 15 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Keelon Russel | QB | 10 | 40 | 4.0 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 2 |
| Eli Heidenreich | HB | 1 | 39 | 39.0 | — | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Lance | WR | 3 | 148 | 49.3 | 48 | 1 | 87 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 5 | 83 | 16.6 | 26 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 4 | 79 | 19.8 | 14 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Jamari Johnson | TE | 5 | 78 | 15.6 | 22 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson Jr. | HB | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 39 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 12 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Lotzier Brooks | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Greenard | LEDG | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasheem Biles | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Shakim Farmer | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Ojabo | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenyatta Jackson Jr. | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ashton Levy | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nehemiah Pritchett | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sammy Brown | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade Woodaz | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bishop Fitzgerald | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pj Woodland | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gray | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Echoles | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keon Sabb | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Koi Perich | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Sneed | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Birr | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 2 | 2 | 6 | 49 |

