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Saints receive even more good news directly following the end of their losing streak

The New Orleans Saints are already in Paris, France just a day after defeating the New York Giants, 34-27, and ending their three-game losing streak. They were joined by more than just the players who suited up for Sunday’s game.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 19

Can the Saints Still Win the NFC South at 2-4? What Sunday's Win in New York Told Us

Kellen Moore spent last week hearing from his own owner. Gayle Benson said publicly that Moore and his coaches are responsible for preparing players to perform, and the New Orleans Saints answered Sunday by scoring 34 straight points in a 34-27 win over the New York Giants.

Alvin Kamara News / Athlon Sports / October 19

Saints’ Alvin Kamara Reaches 90 Career Touchdowns Against Giants

Alvin Kamara reached 90 career touchdowns Sunday, giving the New Orleans Saints another memorable moment during their 34-27 victory over the New York Giants.

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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 / New Orleans Saints on SI / October 19

The Good, Bad and Ugly: Saints Finally Win, but Major Problems Remain

The New Orleans Saints finally have a reason to celebrate. Their 34-27 victory over the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on Sunday was far from seamless, but it brought a much-needed end to a troublesome stretch.

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.

Kellen Moore News / Athlon Sports / October 19

Saints Nearly Blew a 34-10 Lead After Kellen Moore Pulled Starters, and Paris Comes Next

Kellen Moore got the win he needed Sunday, but the New Orleans Saints made it far more stressful than it had to be. After scoring 34 straight points at MetLife Stadium, the Saints watched a 34-10 fourth-quarter lead shrink to 34-27 once Moore pulled quarterback Tyler Shough and center Erik McCoy with about 10 minutes left.

Jordyn Tyson News / TWSN / October 19

New Orleans Saints Get New Jordyn Tyson Update Ahead of Steelers Matchup

As the New Orleans Saints still await the debut of rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, it seems like things could steadily be improving. As the Saints get set to travel to Paris to face the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 7, it was reported that Tyson would be traveling with the team.

New Orleans Saints News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 19

Saints coach Kellen Moore’s Jordyn Tyson injury update hints at Paris return

The New Orleans Saints are off to France for their NFL Paris Game showdown with the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 7. And they could potentially have a key player back in time for the game.

Alvin Kamara News / Athlon Sports / October 18

What Did Alvin Kamara Do Against the Giants? Saints RB Joins a Rare 5,000-5,000 Club

Alvin Kamara didn’t need a big workload to make history in the NFL’s Week 6. In the New Orleans Saints’ 34-27 win over the New York Giants, the veteran running back ran seven times for 34 yards and caught two passes for 35 yards.

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

4 Takeaways From Saints' 34-27 Week 6 Victory Over Giants

The New Orleans Saints finally have something to celebrate, although Sunday's 34-27 victory over the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium was far from convincing.

Kellen Moore News / Athlon Sports / October 18

Saints' Vanishing 24-Point Lead Leaves Kellen Moore Sweating Out a Win Over the Giants

Kellen Moore’s Saints had a 34-10 lead with 11:31 left at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. By the final whistle, the New Orleans Saints were holding on for dear life.

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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 18

Saints’ Kellen Moore gives cryptic reason why Kool-Aid McKinstry exited Giants game

Coach Kellen Moore’s New Orleans Saints beat the New York Giants 34-27 on a day when Alvin Kamara joined an excusive club. Tyler Shough played through two broken bones while defensive back Kool-Aid McKinstry also went through an injury-related issue.

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

Biggest Winners, Biggest Losers in Saints Escape in the Meadowlands 34-27

After being challenged by team owner Gayle Benson publicly this week , the New Orleans Saints responded with a 34-27 victory over the New York Giants in the Meadowlands that became a nail-biter when it really shouldn't have.

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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 / EasySportz / October 18

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.

NFL News / Field Level Media / October 18

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.

New Orleans Saints News / Yardbarker / October 18

Saints respond on the field to owner Gayle Benson's ultimatum

The New Orleans Saints entered Week 6 with a clear message from their ownership: Win or changes could come.

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

Saints RB Alvin Kamara makes NFL history vs. Giants

The 'Last 30-TD season by NFL team' 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 / 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.

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.

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.