New Orleans
Saints
2-3
20
FINAL
34
New York
Giants
0-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 6 matchup, the New York Giants topped the New Orleans Saints with a final score of 34-20, solidifying their position as a formidable contender this season. This victory not only boosts their playoff aspirations but also adds to their momentum as they continue to build chemistry on both sides of the ball.
Offensively, Tyler Shough of the Saints put up impressive numbers, throwing for 276 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the team. However, it was the Giants who made the bigger impact, with Derrick Henry contributing a solid 79 rushing yards and Odell Beckham Jr. being the standout receiver with a remarkable 161 yards, consistently making big plays downfield.
Defensively, the Giants were relentless, with Tremaine Edmunds leading the charge with four total tackles. Deonte Banks made his presence felt with two sacks, while Dru Phillips secured a pivotal interception that shifted the momentum in favor of New York. This defensive stand proved crucial, as it stifled the Saints' attempts to mount a comeback, marking a definitive turning point in the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 29 | 18 | 62% | 276 | 2 | 2 | 87.7 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 11 | 6 | 55% | 222 | 2 | 0 | 139.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 15 | 79 | 5.3 | 17 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Deuce McAllister | HB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Graham | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 2 | 161 | 80.5 | 63 | 2 | 82 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 6 | 97 | 16.2 | 66 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Deuce McAllister | HB | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 49 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jimmy Graham | TE | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 13 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 1 | 41 | 41.0 | 5 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 1 | 41 | 41.0 | 34 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dru Phillips | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kelly | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Cromartie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 48 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 57 |

