New Orleans
Saints
1-4
20
FINAL
34
New York
Giants
4-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New York Giants topped the New Orleans Saints 34-20 in a Week 6 showdown, solidifying their position in the NFC playoff race. With both teams looking to gain momentum, the Giants were able to capitalize on home-field advantage and secure a crucial victory.
Quarterback Jaxson Dart led the charge for New York, throwing for 268 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to make big plays when it mattered most. Running back Cam Skattebo bolstered the offensive effort with a powerful performance, racking up 114 rushing yards and keeping the Saints' defense off balance throughout the contest. Despite the loss, Chris Olave stood out for New Orleans, amassing an impressive 160 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to tilt the game in their favor.
On the defensive side, the Giants managed to limit the Saints' scoring opportunities, forcing key turnovers and applying pressure throughout the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when a critical interception shifted momentum back to New York, allowing them to extend their lead. With Cameron Jordan leading the Saints' defense with eight tackles, it was clear they fought hard, but the Giants’ offensive firepower proved insurmountable.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 43 | 28 | 65% | 268 | 2 | 0 | 97.8 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 29 | 14 | 48% | 250 | 1 | 0 | 89.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 26 | 114 | 4.4 | 25 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 37 | 0 | 31 | 1 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 16 | 51 | 3.2 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Olave | WR | 10 | 160 | 16.0 | 27 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 8 | 92 | 11.5 | 19 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 6 | 77 | 12.8 | 19 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 2 | 64 | 32.0 | 52 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 18 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Chris Manhertz | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chauncey Golston | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bralen Trice | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 47 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 52 |

