New Orleans
Saints
2-3
21
FINAL
28
New York
Giants
3-1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a hard-fought battle, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the New Orleans Saints, 28-21, in Week 6 of the 2026 season. The win was crucial for the Giants as they look to solidify their position in the playoff race, while the Saints sought to bounce back after a disappointing start to the season.
Quarterback Jaxson Dart led the Giants' offense with a standout performance, throwing for 169 yards and three touchdowns. His efficiency in the passing game, coupled with a dominant rushing display from Cam Skattebo, who racked up 106 yards on the ground, provided New York with the balanced attack needed to secure the win. Dart's ability to find the end zone proved decisive in a game where every point counted.
Defensively, the Giants made significant plays that turned the tide in their favor. Micah Parsons was a disruptive force, recording 3.5 sacks, while Colton Hood's two interceptions helped to stymie any momentum the Saints tried to build. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Hood's second pick set up a touchdown drive that sealed the game for New York, showcasing the importance of a strong defensive effort in their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 17 | 8 | 47% | 169 | 3 | 0 | 122.3 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 18 | 10 | 56% | 156 | 1 | 3 | 63.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 14 | 106 | 7.6 | 37 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 11 | 50 | 4.5 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 3 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Olave | WR | 6 | 84 | 14.0 | 17 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 3 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 1 | 47 | 47.0 | 5 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Dalevon Campbell | WR | 1 | 40 | 40.0 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | — | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 3 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | MIKE | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Martin | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Korie Black | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |

