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Giants-Saints: 5 plays that led to the 34-27 loss

The New York Giants once again fell into a large deficit after establishing a 10-0 lead on Sunday. A special-teams fumble by Charlie Jones swung momentum fully to the New Orleans Saints, who scored 34 unanswered points en route to…

By Nick Falato · Big Blue View

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 2:23 PM

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Nick Falato analyzed five key sequences that caused the New York Giants' 34-27 loss to the Saints.
The New Orleans Saints defeated the New York Giants 34-27 after scoring 34 consecutive points.
A special-teams fumble by Charlie Jones late in the first half sparked the Saints' decisive comeback.

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Big Blue View's Nick Falato analyzed five pivotal plays and sequences from the New York Giants' 34-27 Week 6 loss to the New Orleans Saints. After the Giants took an early 10-0 lead, a special-teams fumble by Charlie Jones shifted momentum, allowing New Orleans to score 34 unanswered points.

Falato highlighted Jameis Winston's two interceptions alongside missed defensive tackles, including a 31-yard touchdown by Alvin Kamara. Rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy replaced Winston in the fourth quarter, throwing for 243 yards and leading three late scoring drives, prompting Falato to argue that a quarterback controversy is looming.

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