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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.

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The Quiz of the Day

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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

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.

Tyler Shough News / Athlon Sports / October 18

Tyler Shough vs. Giants Week 6: Four Expectations for Saints QB

Tyler Shough has spent the week hearing about his 96-yard day against the Vikings at the Superdome, and the Saints need a far better version of their second-year quarterback at MetLife Stadium.

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.

Chris Olave News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 17

Saints Week 6 injury report vs. Giants: With Chris Olave ill, who is worth a fantasy football waiver pickup?

Chris Olave’s illness creates late-week uncertainty for fantasy managers, but his return to practice suggests he is trending toward playing against the New York Giants.

NFL News / New Orleans Saints on SI / October 17

Saints-Giants See Sunny, Cool Gametime Weather, Officials, Our Weekly Meme

Hoping the road is friendlier to them than the Superdome, the New Orleans Saints are in East Rutherford Sunday to take on the New York Giants. New York was installed as a slim 1.5-point favorite .

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 17

6 Make-or-Break Players Who Decide Whether the Saints Can Stop the Bleeding Against the Giants

Tyler Shough said this week that he doesn’t “need to be Superman,” and the Saints will need him to mean it Sunday. The New Orleans quarterback admitted the mistake he keeps making after the loss to Minnesota, and the Giants are exactly the kind of team that punishes it.

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 / Athlon Sports / October 17

Chris Olave's 537 Yards Run Into Jevon Holland's NFL-Leading 3 Picks in Saints-Giants Showdown

Chris Olave has been the one part of the Saints’ offense nobody in the French Quarter is complaining about. The problem Sunday is that the New York Giants have a safety who has spent the season taking the ball away, and Jevon Holland will be waiting on every deep throw Tyler Shough sends Olave’s way at MetLife Stadium.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 17

Here's What Should Scare the New Orleans Saints About the New York Giants

Saints fans have spent the week hearing about everything wrong inside their own building, from Tyler Shough’s turnovers to Kellen Moore’s play-calling to Gayle Benson’s not acceptable message after the loss to Minnesota.

Kellen Moore News / The Spun / October 16

Saints Owner Puts Kellen Moore On Hot Seat With Appearance At Friday's Practice

In case it wasn’t clear enough, New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson reminded her coaching staff on Friday that she’s not pleased with this season’s results.

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.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / October 16

NFL Trade Deadline, November 10th: Do the Saints Move on from Ruiz? Rattler? Johnson?

The NFL trade deadline is fast approaching, November 10th. Saints On SI will be keeping a steady watch on the trade tiller of the New Orleans Saints ship to see where she is being steered and what we expect.

New Orleans Saints News / Lindy's Sports / October 15

Gayle Benson blasts Saints' recent play

Following a disheartening defeat that dropped the franchise deeper into an early-season hole, Benson characterized the current level of performance as completely unacceptable for a proud organization.

New Orleans Saints News / HITC / October 14

‘Players are responsible’ – New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson sides with fans over poor form

New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson has issued an apology to the fans for the way the team has played to start the season. The Saints have started the season 1-4, with their only win coming in Week 3 against the Baltimore Ravens, thanks in part to Tyler Shough’s second-half heroics.

Kellen Moore 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.