New Orleans
Saints
3-2
52
FINAL
45
New York
Giants
2-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the New Orleans Saints narrowly defeated the New York Giants, with a final score of 52-45. Both teams entered the game eager to secure a pivotal win in the 2026 season, but it was the Saints who emerged victorious in a high-scoring shootout.
Leading the charge for the Giants was quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who threw for an impressive 413 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to stretch the field. Running back De'Von Achane supported the offensive effort with a staggering 179 rushing yards, while Malik Nabers contributed significantly in the passing game with 116 receiving yards. Despite the Giants' explosive performance, they fell just short in a game that featured relentless scoring.
On the defensive side, the Saints managed to make crucial plays that ultimately turned the tide. Christen Miller recorded a key sack, while Jonas Sanker intercepted McCarthy, providing the Saints with valuable momentum when they needed it most. The turning point came late in the game when Sanker’s interception halted a Giants drive, allowing New Orleans to maintain their slim lead and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 38 | 23 | 61% | 413 | 4 | 2 | 110.9 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 29 | 18 | 62% | 291 | 4 | 1 | 120.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 7 | 179 | 25.6 | 6 | 2 | 76 | 1 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 19 | 133 | 7.0 | 24 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 7 | 116 | 16.6 | 40 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 3 | 100 | 33.3 | 34 | 1 | 71 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 5 | 78 | 15.6 | 22 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 8 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 69 | 23.0 | 34 | 1 | 51 | 1 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 18 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 34 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 2 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 20 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Young | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Korie Black | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adoree' Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad Muma | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Borregales | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 44 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 27 |

