New Orleans
Saints
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28
FINAL
31
New York
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AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the New Orleans Saints, 31-28, keeping their playoff aspirations alive. Both teams were looking to gain momentum in the 2026 season, and this game proved to be a pivotal clash between two competitive squads.
Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart was the standout offensive performer, throwing for 272 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers under pressure. Calvin Austin emerged as Dart's primary target, racking up an impressive 158 receiving yards, contributing significantly to the Giants' scoring output. On the other side, Saints running back Travis Etienne Jr. put forth a strong effort with 101 rushing yards, providing a balanced attack for New Orleans.
Defensively, the Giants made key plays at crucial moments, with Arvell Reese leading the team with four total tackles. While the Saints' Justin Reid grabbed an interception, it was the Giants' ability to limit big plays and disrupt the Saints' rhythm that proved decisive. The turning point came 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 | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 20 | 13 | 65% | 272 | 4 | 1 | 127.0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 17 | 9 | 53% | 135 | 1 | 1 | 74.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 17 | 101 | 5.9 | 14 | 3 | 38 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 14 | 71 | 5.1 | 20 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | — | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Austin | WR | 3 | 158 | 52.7 | 77 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 3 | 73 | 24.3 | 36 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 2 | 64 | 32.0 | 10 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 27 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Mason Tipton | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jevon Holland | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Campbell | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 24 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

