New Orleans
Saints
5-4
38
FINAL
10
New York
Giants
5-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 17 matchup, the New Orleans Saints topped the New York Giants with a commanding 38-10 victory, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season draws to a close. With both teams vying for momentum, the Saints emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive resilience.
Tyler Shough led the charge for New Orleans, throwing for 275 yards and three touchdowns, effectively distributing the ball and keeping the Giants' defense on their heels. Chris Olave was a standout receiver, racking up 118 receiving yards, while the Saints’ ground game added balance, contributing to a well-rounded offensive performance.
Defensively, the Saints were relentless, with Cobie Durant leading the team in tackles, helping to stifle the Giants' attempts to gain traction. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Shough connected with Olave for a touchdown, extending the lead to a commanding 21-3 and leaving the Giants struggling to respond. Despite a solid effort from New York’s Paulson Adebo, who recorded two interceptions, it was not enough to turn the tide against a dominant Saints squad.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 15 | 10 | 67% | 275 | 3 | 3 | 109.7 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 40 | 21 | 53% | 180 | 1 | 4 | 33.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Brody Halin | HB | 6 | 20 | 3.3 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 11 | 11 | 1.0 | 8 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Olave | WR | 4 | 118 | 29.5 | 61 | 2 | 68 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 1 | 69 | 69.0 | 19 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 2 | 69 | 34.5 | 33 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 6 | 55 | 9.2 | 7 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 9 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 17 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Brody Halin | HB | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | 26 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Bo Melton | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Arvell Reese | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 32 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 45 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

