New Orleans
Saints
0-5
23
FINAL
31
New York
Giants
2-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the New York Giants bested the New Orleans Saints 31-23, reinforcing their position in the playoff race. With both teams fighting for momentum in the 2026 season, the Giants' victory provides a significant boost as they push forward in their quest for postseason glory.
Jaxson Dart led the charge for New York, throwing for 283 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing impressive poise in the pocket. Complementing Dart's efforts was Cam Skattebo, who rushed for 120 yards, consistently finding gaps in the Saints' defense. Malik Nabers also made his mark, racking up 164 receiving yards, proving to be a constant target and a game-changing presence on the field.
Defensively, the Giants made crucial plays that shifted the game's momentum. Brian Burns recorded 1.5 sacks, applying pressure on the Saints' quarterback and disrupting their offensive rhythm. Additionally, Jevon Holland's interception in the second half was a pivotal moment that shifted the tide, allowing the Giants to capitalize and extend their lead, ultimately sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 35 | 23 | 66% | 283 | 2 | 0 | 109.5 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 37 | 18 | 49% | 192 | 2 | 1 | 71.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 14 | 120 | 8.6 | 75 | 2 | 33 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 14 | 116 | 8.3 | 69 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 10 | 28 | 2.8 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 8 | 20 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 10 | 164 | 16.4 | 72 | 2 | 50 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 10 | 99 | 9.9 | 35 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jevon Holland | FS | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chauncey Golston | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vernon Broughton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 48 |

