New Orleans
Saints
4-1
42
FINAL
21
New York
Giants
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New Orleans Saints clinched a decisive 42-21 victory over the New York Giants in Week 6 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position as a contender in the league. With this win, the Saints continue to build momentum as they chase a playoff berth, while the Giants face mounting pressure to turn their season around.
Saints quarterback Zach Wilson was the standout performer, throwing for 190 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his precision and efficiency. Despite a modest rushing performance from Travis Etienne Jr., who managed 38 yards, Wilson’s passing prowess was more than enough to power the Saints’ offense. On the Giants’ side, Malik Nabers stood out with 101 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with New Orleans’ explosive attack.
The Saints' defense played a crucial role in the outcome, highlighted by a dominant performance from Decamerion Richardson, who recorded two interceptions. Cameron Jordan led the team in tackles with three, while Chase Young added a sack to disrupt the Giants' rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Richardson's interceptions shifted the momentum, allowing the Saints to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Wilson | QB | 15 | 11 | 73% | 190 | 4 | 2 | 115.2 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 17 | 8 | 47% | 188 | 3 | 4 | 87.3 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 9 | 38 | 4.2 | 11 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Velus Jones Jr | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 4 | 101 | 25.3 | 55 | 2 | 68 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 5 | 84 | 16.8 | 7 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 2 | 76 | 38.0 | 47 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 33 | 1 | 25 | 1 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 1 | 41 | 41.0 | 16 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shelby Harris | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

