Instant Analysis: Giants fall to Saints, 34-27

Highlights, notes and interviews from the Week 6 matchup between the New York Giants and New Orleans Saints

By Dan Salomone · Giants

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 8:32 PM

Key Things to Know

The New York Giants lost 34-27 to the New Orleans Saints after surrendering 34 unanswered points.
Quarterback J.J. McCarthy replaced Jameis Winston in the fourth quarter and threw for 243 yards.
Tyrone Tracy Jr. scored two touchdowns, one rushing and one receiving, for the Giants.

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The New York Giants suffered a 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints after allowing 34 unanswered points despite an early double-digit lead. Jameis Winston started at quarterback and threw two interceptions before being replaced by J.J. McCarthy in the fourth quarter. McCarthy led a late 17-point rally, but a fourth-down incompletion in the final seconds allowed New Orleans to secure the win.

Tyrone Tracy Jr. scored two touchdowns for New York, while Malik Nabers caught 12 passes for 165 yards. The Giants dropped to 3-2-1 on the season ahead of their next matchup against the Houston Texans.

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