New Orleans
Saints
2-3
29
FINAL
24
New York
Giants
2-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the New Orleans Saints narrowly defeated the New York Giants with a final score of 29-24. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to secure a crucial win in the competitive NFC landscape, and the Saints emerged victorious, further solidifying their playoff aspirations.
Tyler Shough led the charge for New Orleans, throwing for 273 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to make key plays when it mattered most. Meanwhile, Travis Etienne Jr. provided a strong ground game, racking up 124 rushing yards and wearing down the Giants' defense. On the other side, Colston Loveland of the Giants made an impact with 100 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to tip the scales in favor of New York.
Defensively, the Saints made critical stops that proved vital to their victory. Justin Reid was a standout with five total tackles, and Kool-Aid McKinstry's interception turned the momentum in favor of New Orleans at a pivotal moment in the game. The Saints' ability to capitalize on defensive opportunities ultimately secured their win and kept them in contention for a playoff spot.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 32 | 16 | 273 | 2 | 1 | 87.1 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 28 | 14 | 190 | 2 | 1 | 80.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 19 | 124 | 6.5 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 11 | 123 | 11.2 | 2 | 58 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 5 | 25 | 5.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colston Loveland | TE | 6 | 100 | 16.7 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 3 | 78 | 26.0 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 3 | 69 | 23.0 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Hood | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

