New Orleans
Saints
2-3
25
FINAL
31
New York
Giants
2-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the New Orleans Saints with a final score of 31-25. With playoff implications on the line, both teams entered the game looking to solidify their positions, but it was the Giants who emerged victorious in a closely contested affair.
Offensively, Jaxson Dart led the Giants with two touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to find the end zone when it mattered most. Meanwhile, Jaydon Blue contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 104 rushing yards and keeping the Saints' defense on its heels. For New Orleans, Tyler Shough threw for an impressive 329 yards, while Chris Olave had a standout performance with 107 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, Dru Phillips was a force for New York, recording nine total tackles and 1.5 sacks, helping to disrupt the Saints' passing game. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Tremaine Edmunds intercepted Shough, sealing the victory for the Giants and allowing them to hold off a late Saints surge. The Giants' defense stepped up when it counted, proving crucial in their hard-fought win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 52 | 35 | 329 | 2 | 2 | 81.3 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 25 | 13 | 134 | 2 | 1 | 77.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 15 | 104 | 6.9 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 14 | 54 | 3.9 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 7 | 20 | 2.9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barion Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Olave | WR | 9 | 107 | 11.9 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 9 | 99 | 11.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 7 | 69 | 9.9 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Thomas Fidone II | TE | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Barion Brown | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dru Phillips | FS | 9 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Savage | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Whaun Bentley | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Prater | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 46 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 50 |

