Saints at Giants
New York Giants 33, New Orleans Saints 24 · NNA Madden 27 Regs
Final Score
Saints 24 3 TD · 1 FG · 1 XP
Giants 33 3 TD · 2 FG · 3 XPTyler Shough 288 yds passingSaquon Barkley 106 yds rushingChris Olave 160 yds receivingKool-Aid McKinstry 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 274 · 382Passing yards 264 · 259Rushing yards 10 · 123Completions 14/27 · 13/20Yards per carry 3.3 · 4.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 4d ago
In an exciting Week 6 matchup, the New York Giants topped the New Orleans Saints 33-24, securing a crucial victory as they continue their push for playoff positioning. The stakes were high, with both teams vying for momentum in the 2026 season, but it was the Giants who ultimately emerged victorious on their home turf.
Tyler Shough of the Saints had a standout performance, throwing for 288 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to move the ball downfield. However, it was Saquon Barkley who stole the show for New York, racking up an impressive 106 rushing yards, providing the Giants with a reliable ground game to complement their aerial attack. Chris Olave also made a significant impact for the Saints, amassing 160 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to clinch the win.
Defensively, the Giants made key plays that turned the tide in their favor, highlighted by an interception from Greg Newsome II that halted a promising Saints drive. Kool-Aid McKinstry led the Saints’ defensive efforts with eight tackles and a sack, but the Giants’ ability to capitalize on mistakes proved decisive. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when New York's defense stifled the Saints, allowing them to hold on for the win and maintain their momentum moving forward.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | ||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 14/27 | 52% | 288 | 3 | 2 | 95.9 |
| Giants | ||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 13/20 | 65% | 268 | 2 | 0 | 141.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Giants | |||||||
| Saquon BarkleyHB | 21 | 106 | 5.0 | 23 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Cam SkatteboHB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaxson DartQB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Chris OlaveWR | 6 | 160 | 26.7 | 83 | 2 | 64 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 58 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 11 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Devaughn VeleWR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Noah FantTE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Oscar DelpTE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Giants | |||||||
| Sincere BrownWR | 4 | 104 | 26.0 | 45 | 1 | 64 | 1 |
| Malik NabersWR | 4 | 93 | 23.3 | 38 | 0 | 55 | 0 |
| Danny GrayWR | 2 | 54 | 27.0 | 3 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Isaiah LikelyTE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Saquon BarkleyHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas SankerSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin ReidFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaden EllissWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Christen MillerDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles JrSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion RichardsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anfernee JenningsLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Giants | |||||
| Greg Newsome IICB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel WardCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kayvon ThibodeauxDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian BurnsREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. ReaderDT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte BanksCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon HollandSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru PhillipsFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Shelby HarrisDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||
| Daniel CarlsonK | 1/1 | 1 | 40 |
| Giants | |||
| Dominic ZvadaK | 2/2 | 3 | 36 |