New Orleans
Saints
3-2
31
FINAL
24
New York
Giants
4-0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the New Orleans Saints outlasted the New York Giants with a final score of 31-24. The victory keeps the Saints firmly in contention as they aim for a playoff spot, while the Giants face challenges in their pursuit of postseason aspirations.
Tyler Shough led the Saints through the air with a crucial touchdown pass, while Travis Etienne Jr. dominated on the ground with 128 rushing yards, showcasing his explosive ability. Jaxson Dart of the Giants put together a solid effort with 210 passing yards, but his team couldn't capitalize on enough opportunities to secure the win. Theo Johnson was the standout receiver for New York, racking up 82 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Saints made their mark with Bryan Cook's game-changing three interceptions, which played a pivotal role in shifting momentum. While Abdul Carter of the Giants was a force with three sacks, it was the Saints' ability to create turnovers that ultimately sealed their victory. The turning point came in the second half when Cook's third interception thwarted a potential Giants scoring drive, allowing New Orleans to maintain their lead and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 31 | 16 | 210 | 1 | 3 | 44.4 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 21 | 13 | 187 | 1 | 1 | 86.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 17 | 128 | 7.5 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 15 | 123 | 8.2 | 2 | 58 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theo Johnson | TE | 5 | 82 | 16.4 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 3 | 78 | 26.0 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 4 | 70 | 17.5 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 5 | 34 | 6.8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Cook | FS | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Campbell | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shelby Harris | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 47 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 31 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

