New Orleans
Saints
1-3-1
12
FINAL
49
New York
Giants
2-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the New York Giants topped the New Orleans Saints 49-12 in Week 6 of the 2026 season. This victory not only boosts the Giants' momentum but also solidifies their position as a formidable contender in the league.
Tyler Shough led the Giants' offensive onslaught with 131 passing yards and three touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to find the end zone. Meanwhile, Saquon Barkley was a force on the ground, racking up an impressive 233 rushing yards, which significantly contributed to the team's dominant offensive display. Puka Nacua also made his mark with 91 receiving yards, adding another layer to the Giants' versatile attack.
Defensively, the Giants were effective in limiting the Saints' scoring opportunities, with Upton Stout leading the way with three total tackles. Gabe Jacas made a significant impact with two sacks, applying constant pressure on the New Orleans quarterback. The turning point came early in the second half when the Giants' defense forced a turnover, allowing the offense to capitalize and extend their lead, effectively sealing the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 13 | 7 | 54% | 131 | 3 | 1 | 96.4 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 26 | 7 | 27% | 76 | 0 | 2 | 7.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 22 | 233 | 10.6 | 112 | 4 | 71 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 12 | 159 | 13.3 | 136 | 2 | 76 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 4 | 91 | 22.8 | 63 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 29 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | — | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 8 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrice Knight | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Upton Stout | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Okada | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Huskey | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oren Burks | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Myers | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jabrill Peppers | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Manu Huerta | WILL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |

