New Orleans
Saints
1-4
41
FINAL
48
New York
Giants
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling showdown, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the New Orleans Saints 48-41 in Week 6 of the 2026 season. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, as they battled for positioning in the playoff race, but it was the Giants who emerged victorious in the end.
Offensively, the Giants showcased a balanced attack, led by a standout performance from Cam Skattebo, who rushed for 135 yards and found the end zone. Quarterback Tyler Shough of the Saints also put on a show, throwing for 395 yards and four touchdowns, with Chris Olave shining as his top target, racking up 179 receiving yards. This back-and-forth affair kept fans on the edge of their seats throughout.
Defensively, the Giants faced a challenging task, but their resilience paid off when they managed to contain the Saints’ explosive offense just enough to secure the win. The game turned in the Giants' favor late in the fourth quarter, as they held tight on a crucial drive that allowed them to maintain their lead. The Saints' defense, despite strong individual performances from Sean Murphy-Bunting and Chase Young, couldn't make the pivotal stops when it mattered most, ultimately costing them the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 42 | 21 | 395 | 4 | 2 | 94.8 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 31 | 18 | 326 | 3 | 3 | 86.9 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 24 | 135 | 5.6 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 13 | 72 | 5.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 6 | 13 | 2.2 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Barion Brown | 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 | 0 |
| Kareem Hunt | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Olave | WR | 8 | 179 | 22.4 | 2 | 67 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 9 | 126 | 14.0 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 5 | 107 | 21.4 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 6 | 105 | 17.5 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 5 | 85 | 17.0 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 2 | 74 | 37.0 | 1 | 70 | 2 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Young | LEDG | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Elijah Campbell | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Kelly | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 52 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 44 |

