New Orleans
Saints
1-4
27
FINAL
31
New York
Giants
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the New Orleans Saints, with a final score of 31-27. Both teams came into the game looking to solidify their positions in the playoff race, but it was the Giants who emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle.
Tyler Shough led the Saints' offense with 265 passing yards and two touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to move the ball effectively through the air. However, it was Cam Skattebo's dominant ground game that proved pivotal for the Giants, as he racked up 120 rushing yards, providing the necessary balance to New York's offensive attack. Chris Olave also made a significant impact for the Saints, accumulating 107 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Giants made key stops when it mattered most, with Greg Newsome II leading the way with eight total tackles. Brian Burns was particularly disruptive, recording 1.5 sacks and helping to pressure Shough throughout the contest. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Giants' defense held strong, allowing them to maintain their slim lead and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 45 | 24 | 265 | 2 | 0 | 85.8 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 23 | 18 | 254 | 1 | 0 | 127.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 17 | 120 | 7.1 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 15 | 118 | 7.9 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 13 | 15 | 1.2 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Olave | WR | 7 | 107 | 15.3 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 7 | 93 | 13.3 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 6 | 92 | 15.3 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 9 | 84 | 9.3 | 2 | 18 | 2 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shelby Harris | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Scott | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Kendricks | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anfernee Jennings | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 48 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 53 |

