New Orleans
Saints
2-3
28
FINAL
23
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 28-23. The victory keeps the Saints in the playoff conversation as they continue to build momentum in the 2026 season.
Leading the charge for the Saints was quarterback Tyler Shough, who threw for three touchdowns, showcasing his precision and ability to find the end zone when it mattered most. New York's Jaxson Dart kept pace with 254 passing yards, but it was Darnell Mooney's standout performance with 130 receiving yards that highlighted the Giants’ aerial attack. Meanwhile, Travis Etienne Jr. contributed on the ground, adding 46 rushing yards to the Saints’ offensive effort.
Defensively, Kool-Aid McKinstry's interception proved pivotal, as it halted a Giants drive and shifted momentum back to the Saints at a crucial moment. While Tremaine Edmunds led the Giants with four tackles and Brian Burns recorded a sack, it was the Saints' ability to capitalize on key defensive plays that made the difference. New Orleans managed to hold off a late-game rally from New York, sealing the win and demonstrating their resilience in a tightly contested battle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 18 | 10 | 56% | 254 | 3 | 1 | 116.8 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 18 | 13 | 72% | 207 | 3 | 0 | 149.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 16 | 46 | 2.9 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 3 | 130 | 43.3 | 80 | 2 | 58 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 2 | 70 | 35.0 | 9 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 5 | 2 | 39 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 63 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 20 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 23 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 11 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anfernee Jennings | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kelly | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 52 |

