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Saints finally gave fans what they’ve been waiting for on the ground

Following the victory over the Giants on Sunday, the New Orleans Saints could finally come out of a game proud of what their rushing offense did.

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 9:16 PM
Saints finally gave fans what they’ve been waiting for on the ground
Key Things to Know
  • The New Orleans Saints recorded a season-high 175 rushing yards in their victory over the New York Giants.
  • Kendre Miller led the Saints' ground game with 70 rushing yards on 20 carries.
  • Alvin Kamara totaled 69 yards and scored a touchdown while battling ongoing injury issues.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The New Orleans Saints produced their best rushing attack of the season during Sunday's victory over the New York Giants. New Orleans accumulated a season-high 175 rushing yards, contributing to 34 consecutive points scored despite Travis Etienne remaining on injured reserve and Alvin Kamara dealing with injuries.

Kendre Miller led the rushing effort with 70 yards on 20 carries, while quarterback Tyler Shough averaged 6.4 yards per carry. Kamara added 69 total yards and a touchdown, officially becoming the sixth player in NFL history to record 5,000 career rushing and receiving yards.

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