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Saints Hold Off Giants After Blowing Late Lead in 34-27 Victory

The New Orleans Saints finally got back into the win column Sunday, defeating the New York Giants 34-27 at MetLife Stadium. New Orleans built a commanding 24 point lead before surviving a furious fourth quarter comeback to snap its three game losing streak.

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Saints build big lead, then need to hold off Giants for win

Tyler Shough threw three touchdown passes and ran for a touchdown and the visiting New Orleans Saints held off the New York Giants 34-27 on Sunday afternoon in East Rutherford, N.J.

New Orleans Saints News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 18

Saints RB Alvin Kamara joins exclusive club that also features Christian McCaffrey

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara reached a significant career milestone during Sunday’s matchup against the New York Giants in Week 6, becoming the sixth player in NFL history to surpass 5,000 rushing yards and 5,000 receiving yards.

NFL News / The Spun / October 18

NFL Reporter Urges Saints, Steelers Players To Boycott Paris Game Next Sunday

An NFL host and reporter is urging players on the New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers to boycott next Sunday’s Week 7 regular season game in Paris, France.

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The 'Last 30-TD season by NFL team' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to most recently reach the 30-TD milestone for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Best completion % by NFL team' quiz

The 'Last 5-TD game by NFL team' quiz

The '3-passing, 2-rushing TD games' quiz

New Orleans Saints News / Yardbarker / October 18

Saints RB Alvin Kamara makes NFL history vs. Giants

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara ran into NFL history at MetLife Stadium on Sunday.

Tyler Shough is playing through painful injury

The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / New Orleans Saints on SI / October 18

Halftime Studs & Duds: Saints are Knotted Up at the Half with the Giants, 10-all

The New Orleans Saints are tied up with the New York Giants at the half, 10-10. Here is what we think has worked and what hasn't. Not just great returns, but a turnover.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 18

NFL Makes Decision on Saints-Steelers Game Amid France Protests

The New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers are due to play in the NFL’s regular-season debut in France, and the country they are headed to is coming off a Saturday of large-scale protests.

New Orleans Saints News / Larry Brown Sports / October 18

Tyler Shough is playing through painful injury

The New Orleans Saints’ inability to keep quarterback Tyler Shough on his feet has at least partially contributed to a painful injury. Shough is playing through two broken bones in his left hand, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Tyler Shough News / Field Level Media / October 18

Report: Saints QB Tyler Shough playing with broken bones in left hand

New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough will once again be under center on Sunday against the New York Giants while playing with multiple broken bones in his non-throwing hand, ESPN reported.

NFL News / New Orleans Saints on SI / October 18

Saints and Giants Inactives Share Few Surprises

Today at Noon, the New Orleans Saints and New York Giants battle in East Rutherford, New Jersey. NY was listed as a 1.5-point favorite earlier in the week and those numbers have remained constant all week.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 18

NFL puts out statement on Week 7 Saints-Steelers game in Paris amid mass protests

The NFL has confirmed that the New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers will play their Week 7 matchup in Paris as scheduled, despite escalating protests across France.

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The 'Most WNBA double-doubles' quiz

The '2nd-most TD-passes by NFL team' quiz

The '35-TD, 10-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / October 18

Saints vs. Giants: Can New Orleans Snap Its Losing Streak? Our Staff Predicts

The pressure continues to mount on the New Orleans Saints as they head to the Meadowlands for Sunday's Week 6 showdown against the New York Giants , desperately searching for answers amid a disappointing start to the season.

New Orleans Saints News / Athlon Sports / October 18

Final Injury Report for Saints-Giants: Will Chris Olave, Alvin Kamara Play?

The New Orleans Saints are on the road Sunday afternoon as they travel to take on the New York Giants in a Week 6 NFC matchup. New Orleans enters Sunday’s game with a 1-4 record after losing at home to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 5.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 18

Saints-Giants Week 6 injury report: Final Alvin Kamara, Chris Olave, Abdul Carter, Andrew Thomas updates

The New Orleans Saints and New York Giants received encouraging injury updates ahead of Sunday’s Week 6 matchup. Four key players are expected to suit up despite carrying questionable designations into the game.

Tyler Shough News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 18

Saints QB Tyler Shough Playing Through Broken Bones In Left Hand

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Saints QB Tyler Shough is playing through two broken bones in his left, non-throwing hand. Shough picked up the injury in Week 4 against the Falcons.

New Orleans Saints News / Pro Football Rumors / October 18

Saints Owner Gayle Benson Endorses HC Kellen Moore; QB Tyler Shough Dealing With Hand Injury

On Tuesday, Saints owner Gayle Benson had some choice words for her general manager and head coach. When speaking at the Greater New Orleans Quarterback Club, she said she would not accept the 1-4 team’s level of performance as its standard and that she is committed to making the decisions necessary to improve.

New Orleans Saints News / Viral Sports News / October 18

New Orleans Saints Get Massive News Before Giants Game

As the New Orleans Saints prepare to face the New York Giants this afternoon at MetLife Stadium, wide receiver Chris Olave appears poised to suit up despite lingering questions about his availability.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 18

3 Reasons the Saints Will Beat the Giants, and 2 Reasons They Won't

New Orleans has owned this series lately. The Saints have won three straight against the Giants, and their last trip to MetLife Stadium ended in a 14-11 win in December 2024.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / October 18

Saints vs. Giants: Three Things New Orleans Must Do to Win at the Meadowlands

The New Orleans Saints enter Sunday's Week 6 matchup with a trip to the Meadowlands against the New York Giants looking to avoid their fourth consecutive loss, but a familiar face stands in their way and remains a fan favorite in New Orleans.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 17

Saints Elevated WR Cedric Tillman, Activated LS Zach Wood

The Saints announced WR Cedric Tillman‘s elevation and LS Zach Wood‘s activation ahead of Week 6. Tillman, 26, was a third-round pick by the Browns out of Tennessee in the 2023 NFL Draft.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 16

New Orleans Saints declare multiple players out, top New York Giants players questionable for Week 6 matchup

The New Orleans Saints have concluded their week of practice leading up to their Week 6 matchup against the New York Giants. New Orleans declared two players out, and a few more are questionable.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 16

Saints Make Two Practice Squad Moves

According to Katherine Terrell, the Saints re-signed CB Jayden Price to their practice squad and cut OT Alan Herron in a corresponding move. New Orleans’ practice squad now includes: DE Fadil Diggs DB TJ Hall Jr.

Chris Olave News / Viral Sports News / October 15

Saints Get Bad News on Chris Olave Before Giants Game

Chris Olave has been the New Orleans Saints’ clearest offensive constant through the first five weeks of the 2026 season, but an illness has now kept the wide receiver out of practice for a second consecutive day as the team prepares for its Week 6 trip to face the New York Giants.

New Orleans Saints News / Yardbarker / October 13

Saints owner puts Kellen Moore, entire team on notice

Saints owner Gayle Benson puts Kellen Moore, entire team on notice amid poor start

Saints owner Gayle Benson spoke Tuesday about the early season struggles, and her message was a stern warning to Moore.

Chargers have no plans to trade QB Justin Herbert, but they should reconsider

Bears have one major problem after loss to Packers, NFL reporter says

Joe Brady gives James Cook stern message regarding fumble issues

Rams moving on from kicker Harrison Mevis after brutal 'MNF' loss

Bears' Caleb Williams on track to return for Week 6 game at Falcons

New Orleans Saints News / Pro Football Rumors / October 13

Gayle Benson: Recent Saints Performance Level Unacceptable

After a strong second half forced overtime against the Lions in Week 1 preceded an upset win in Baltimore, the Saints have lost three straight. They are now 1-4, with the past two losses producing some ugly box scores.