- Q1 5:14TDNYGTyrone Tracy Jr. 17 Yd pass from Jameis Winston (Dominic Zvada Kick)0–7
- Q2 2:27FGNYGDominic Zvada 34 Yd Field Goal0–10
- Q2 1:18FGNODaniel Carlson 58 Yd Field Goal3–10
- Q2 0:01TDNOBryce Lance 2 Yd pass from Tyler Shough (Daniel Carlson Kick)10–10
- Q3 12:21TDNOAlvin Kamara 31 Yd pass from Tyler Shough (Daniel Carlson Kick)17–10
- Q3 5:43TDNOTyler Shough 1 Yd Rush (Daniel Carlson Kick)24–10
- Q3 1:12FGNODaniel Carlson 51 Yd Field Goal27–10
- Q4 11:31TDNOChris Olave 18 Yd pass from Tyler Shough (Daniel Carlson Kick)34–10
- Q4 7:00TDNYGTyrone Tracy Jr. 5 Yd Rush (J.J. McCarthy Pass to Isaiah Likely for Two-Point Conversion)34–18
- Q4 5:06TDNYGIsaiah Likely 24 Yd pass from J.J. McCarthy (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)34–24
- Q4 2:04FGNYGDominic Zvada 41 Yd Field Goal34–27
New Orleans Saints vs New York Giants — 2026-10-18 Game Analysis
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ESPN game file
Recap
On October 18, 2026, the New Orleans Saints defeated the New York Giants 34-27 at MetLife Stadium. New Orleans survived a late comeback to end its 3-game losing streak and improve to 2-4.
The Giants opened a double-digit lead before the Saints scored 34 unanswered points. New Orleans produced 175 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground. Its defense intercepted 3 passes, including 2 by Martin Emerson Jr., and recorded 5 sacks.
New York committed 4 turnovers but rallied behind J.J. McCarthy, who replaced Jameis Winston at quarterback. The Giants scored 17 unanswered points over the final 11 minutes to make the finish competitive again.
Their defense forced a turnover and 3 punts during that late push. New York eventually faced fourth-and-1 at the Saints' 14-yard line with 12 seconds remaining.
McCarthy's pass toward Isaiah Likely fell incomplete in the back of the end zone. That stop allowed New Orleans to preserve its 7-point victory.
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Game stats
| Statistic | New Orleans Saints | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 18 | 23 |
| Total yards | 319 | 461 |
| Net passing yards | 144 | 377 |
| Rushing yards | 175 | 84 |
| Yards per play | 4.7 | 6.4 |
| Third-down conversions | 4-15 | 4-14 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| Red-zone conversions | 3-3 | 2-4 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 4 |
| Penalties–yards | 7-52 | 10-73 |
| Time of possession | 31:02 | 28:58 |
New Orleans Saints vs New York Giants — NFL Game Analysis
New Orleans Saints defeated New York Giants 34–27, a 7-point margin. New York Giants led in total offense, 461 to 319. New Orleans Saints led in rushing yards, 175 to 84. New Orleans Saints committed fewer turnovers, 1 to 4. New Orleans Saints converted 4 of 15 third downs; New York Giants converted 4 of 14.
Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.
Lineup
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New Orleans Saints
Passing
- #6Tyler Shough
Rushing
- #5Kendre Miller
- #43CJ Donaldson
- #41Alvin Kamara
- #6Tyler Shough
Receiving
- #12Chris Olave
- #14Devaughn Vele
- #41Alvin Kamara
- #4Oscar Delp
- #18Bryce Lance
- #19Barion Brown
- #83Juwan Johnson
- #87Noah Fant
- #5Kendre Miller
- #43CJ Donaldson
Defense
- #20Pete Werner
- #22Martin Emerson Jr.
- #29Quincy Riley
- #96Carl Granderson
- #21Justin Reid
- #23Julian Blackmon
- #98Tyree Wilson
- #91Vernon Broughton
- #28Danny Stutsman
- #25Decamerion Richardson
- #99Chase Young
- #43CJ Donaldson
- #94Cameron Jordan
- #58Chris Rumph II
- #7Jonas Sanker
- #50Colby Wooden
- #44Isaiah Stalbird
- #36Lorenzo Styles Jr.
- #53Jaylan Ford
- #1Kool-Aid McKinstry
- #52Christen Miller
- #4Oscar Delp
New York Giants
Passing
- #18J.J. McCarthy
- #19Jameis Winston
Rushing
- #18J.J. McCarthy
- #17Darnell Mooney
- #29Tyrone Tracy Jr.
- #26Devin Singletary
- #19Jameis Winston
- #23Najee Harris
Receiving
- #1Malik Nabers
- #9Isaiah Likely
- #89Charlie Jones
- #29Tyrone Tracy Jr.
- #26Devin Singletary
- #88Malachi Fields
- #17Darnell Mooney
Defense
- #8Jevon Holland
- #49Tremaine Edmunds
- #98DJ Reader
- #52Arvell Reese
- #24Ar'Darius Washington
- #5Kayvon Thibodeaux
- #22Dru Phillips
- #2Deonte Banks
- #20Greg Newsome II
- #93Shelby Harris
- #54Malik Harrison
- #48Trace Ford
- #88Malachi Fields
- #97Bobby Jamison-Travis
- #25Jason Pinnock
- #31Nic Jones
- #46Zaire Barnes
- #28Elijah Campbell
- #91Darius Alexander
- #1Malik Nabers
- #51Jack Kelly
- #41Micah McFadden
- #3Abdul Carter