New Orleans
Saints
0-3
37
FINAL
23
New York
Giants
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 4 matchup, the New Orleans Saints topped the New York Giants 37-23, showcasing their offensive prowess while pushing their season record forward. The game was crucial for both teams as they aimed to secure their footing in the competitive landscape of the 2027 season.
Tua Tagovailoa led the charge for the Saints, throwing for an impressive 297 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to exploit the Giants' secondary. Juwan Johnson was his favorite target, racking up an astounding 202 receiving yards, making key plays that kept the Giants' defense on its heels. Meanwhile, Tyrone Tracy Jr. put forth a solid effort for New York, gaining 82 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with New Orleans' explosive offense.
Defensively, the Saints managed to stifle the Giants' momentum, particularly in the second half when they made critical stops. D.J. Reader stood out for New York with two sacks, but the Giants struggled to maintain consistency, leading to a turning point late in the game when the Saints scored back-to-back touchdowns to widen their lead. With the defense holding firm, New Orleans demonstrated their potential as a formidable contender this season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tua Tagovailoa | QB | 21 | 15 | 297 | 4 | 0 | 153.2 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 9 | 4 | 106 | 1 | 1 | 85.6 |
| Mac Jones | QB | 13 | 6 | 84 | 0 | 3 | 27.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 7 | 82 | 11.7 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 12 | 70 | 5.8 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 13 | 65 | 5.0 | 1 | 30 | 1 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Eduardo Torres | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mac Jones | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 6 | 202 | 33.7 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 4 | 99 | 24.8 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 2 | 54 | 27.0 | 1 | 52 | 1 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Darius Muasau | WILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Anfernee Jennings | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 47 |

