New Orleans
Saints
2-3
20
FINAL
31
New York
Giants
4-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a pivotal Week 6 matchup, the New York Giants topped the New Orleans Saints 31-20, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The victory was crucial for the Giants as they continue to chase a postseason berth in a highly competitive season.
Jaxson Dart led the Giants' offense with an impressive 227 passing yards, showcasing his ability to distribute the ball effectively. Tyrone Tracy Jr. was a force on the ground, racking up 90 rushing yards, while Tyler Shough of the Saints connected for two touchdown passes, keeping the game competitive. Chris Olave stood out for New Orleans with 115 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Giants' offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Giants made their mark with standout performances from Jevon Holland, who recorded two critical interceptions, and JT Woods, leading the team with four total tackles. The turning point came when Holland intercepted a pass in the third quarter, setting up a touchdown that shifted momentum firmly in favor of New York. Their defense held strong, ultimately containing the Saints and securing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 16 | 12 | 227 | 1 | 0 | 137.4 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 19 | 12 | 186 | 2 | 2 | 91.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 16 | 90 | 5.6 | 3 | 15 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 11 | 58 | 5.3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Chandler | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Olave | WR | 5 | 115 | 23.0 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 4 | 79 | 19.8 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jevon Holland | SS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Woods | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shelby Harris | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 54 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 40 |

