New Orleans
Saints
2-3
45
FINAL
14
New York
Giants
4-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the New Orleans Saints topped the New York Giants with a final score of 45-14, solidifying their position in the playoff race as they head into Week 7 of the 2026 season. This matchup was critical for both teams, with the Saints looking to maintain momentum while the Giants sought to turn their season around.
Tyler Shough led the charge for New Orleans, throwing for 264 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his precision and control. Chris Olave was his favorite target, racking up 112 receiving yards, making big plays that kept the Giants' defense on their heels. Meanwhile, the Giants’ Cam Skattebo put forth a strong effort on the ground, accumulating 119 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Saints' offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Saints proved effective in limiting the Giants' scoring opportunities, while New York struggled to contain the explosive New Orleans offense. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Saints scored two quick touchdowns, shifting the momentum and forcing the Giants into a catch-up mode. Despite a solid effort from Tremaine Edmunds, who recorded eight tackles, the Giants were unable to mount a comeback as the Saints maintained control throughout the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 36 | 21 | 264 | 3 | 1 | 97.4 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 33 | 13 | 124 | 1 | 0 | 60.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 17 | 119 | 7.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 17 | 108 | 6.4 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 12 | 48 | 4.0 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Olave | WR | 5 | 112 | 22.4 | 2 | 33 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Thomas Fidone II | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chauncey Golston | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colby Wooden | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 55 |

