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Home matchupNYGVSNO
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WhenSun, Oct 18 · 1:00 PM ET
WhereMetLife Stadium
OpponentNew Orleans Saints
New Orleans SaintsContextNFL
Game Summary
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.
The game in 60 seconds
Giants 27, Saints 34 Dominic Zvada 41 Yd Field Goal Next up: at Houston Texans on October 25.
Three takeaways
Last scoring play
4 · 2:04 · Dominic Zvada 41 Yd Field Goal
Passing Yards
J.J. McCarthy · 11/21, 243 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
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Line
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO | 0 | 10 | 17 | 7 | 34 |
| NYG | 7 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 27 |
Scoring
- Tyrone Tracy Jr. 17 Yd pass from Jameis Winston (Dominic Zvada Kick)0–7
- Dominic Zvada 34 Yd Field Goal0–10
- Daniel Carlson 58 Yd Field Goal3–10
- Bryce Lance 2 Yd pass from Tyler Shough (Daniel Carlson Kick)10–10
- Alvin Kamara 31 Yd pass from Tyler Shough (Daniel Carlson Kick)17–10
- Tyler Shough 1 Yd Rush (Daniel Carlson Kick)24–10
- Daniel Carlson 51 Yd Field Goal27–10
- Chris Olave 18 Yd pass from Tyler Shough (Daniel Carlson Kick)34–10
- Tyrone Tracy Jr. 5 Yd Rush (J.J. McCarthy Pass to Isaiah Likely for Two-Point Conversion)34–18
- Isaiah Likely 24 Yd pass from J.J. McCarthy (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)34–24
- Dominic Zvada 41 Yd Field Goal34–27
Team stats
| NO | NYG | |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-15 | 4-14 |
| Total Plays | 68 | 72 |
| Total Yards | 319 | 461 |
| Passing | 144 | 377 |
| Rushing | 175 | 84 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 4 |
| Possession | 31:02 | 28:58 |
Leaders
- NYG · Passing YardsJ.J. McCarthy · 11/21, 243 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
- NYG · Rushing YardsJ.J. McCarthy · 2 CAR, 26 YDS
- NYG · Receiving YardsMalik Nabers · 12 REC, 165 YDS
- NYG · TacklesTremaine Edmunds · 9
- NO · Passing YardsTyler Shough · 16/30, 144 YDS, 3 TD
- NO · Rushing YardsKendre Miller · 20 CAR, 70 YDS
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