Giants vs Saints: Saints rally to win 34-27
The New Orleans Saints erased a 10‑point early hole and held off a late comeback by the New York Giants to secure a 34‑27 victory on Sunday, ending a three‑game losing streak.
Key moments that swung the game
After falling behind 10‑0 with just 90 seconds left in the first half, the Saints sparked a turnaround when Isaiah Stalbird forced a fumble on a kick return and Oscar Delp recovered the loose ball. Daniel Carlson’s 58‑yard field goal tied the game at the end of the half, and a one‑second extra‑point gave the Saints a 10‑10 tie.
In the third quarter, Bryce Lance caught his first NFL touchdown pass, and Alvin Kamara broke through a tackle by Jason Pinnock to score, putting New Orleans ahead. Cornerback Martin Emerson added two interceptions, further stifling the Giants’ offense.
Giants QB and offensive struggles
J.J. McCarthy, the Giants’ quarterback, threw for 243 yards and led multiple scoring drives, but his final fourth‑and‑1 pass fell incomplete, sealing the loss. Veteran Jameis Winston, playing for the Saints, completed 14 of 26 passes for 152 yards but threw two interceptions, including one early in the fourth quarter that helped the Giants’ comeback attempt.
Giants QB situation
Head coach John Harbaugh said it is still too early to decide on a permanent starter. The team also saw running back Cam Skattebo receive no carries after a fumble in overtime the previous week, a decision Harbaugh explained as “not by design.”
Read more about Harbaugh’s comments
Injuries affecting both sides
Saints right guard Cesar Ruiz left late in the first half with a knee injury, and cornerback Kool‑Aid McKinstry exited due to a migraine. The Giants suffered a concussion to cornerback Greg Newsome, a neck injury to wide receiver Darnell Mooney, and a possible concussion for left tackle Andrew Thomas.
What’s next for the teams?
The Saints head to Paris next Sunday to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in a historic overseas matchup.
Details on the Paris game
The Giants will host the Houston Texans before their upcoming bye week, hoping to rebound from the loss.
Sources: ESPN, NFL.com, NBC Sports.
