New Orleans
Saints
5-0
39
FINAL
34
New York
Giants
4-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the New Orleans Saints narrowly defeated the New York Giants with a final score of 39-34, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the 2026 season. Both teams fought hard, but the Saints' explosive offense ultimately proved to be the difference maker in this high-scoring affair.
Tyler Shough had a standout performance under center for the Saints, throwing for 283 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to find the end zone. He was complemented by running back Travis Etienne Jr., who added 83 rushing yards, while wide receiver Bryce Lance led the receiving corps with 101 yards. Together, they formed a potent offensive trio that kept the Giants' defense on its heels throughout the game.
While the Giants saw defensive standout Brian Burns rack up five total tackles and two sacks, it was the Saints' offensive execution that turned the tide. The game's pivotal moment came late in the fourth quarter when Shough connected on a crucial touchdown pass, giving New Orleans the lead for good. The Giants' defense, despite its efforts, couldn’t find a way to stop the Saints' momentum when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 30 | 18 | 283 | 4 | 1 | 117.0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 20 | 9 | 152 | 1 | 2 | 48.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 9 | 83 | 9.2 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 8 | 41 | 5.1 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 8 | 28 | 3.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Barion Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 1 | -6 | -6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Lance | WR | 5 | 101 | 20.2 | 2 | 66 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 4 | 92 | 23.0 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 4 | 74 | 18.5 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Stalbird | WILL | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Micah McFadden | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 2 | 3 | 4 | 61 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 58 |

