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Giants vs. Saints Film Review: Player-by-Player Takeaways From Week 6

The New York Giants offense got itself into another jam this week, this time against a New Orleans Saints team that came in with the league’s 30th-ranked run defense and a host of question marks.

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Ian Rapoport guarantees Giants QB J.J. McCarthy’s ‘time is coming,’ but when?

The New York Giants recently fell to 3-2-1 with a tough home loss to the New Orleans Saints. JJ McCarthy made his Giants debut in this one after his recent trade from the Minnesota Vikings, taking over for a struggling Jameis Winston and nearly leading a miraculous comeback for the team.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / October 19

Giants-Saints: The Four Plays That Doomed New York in a 34-27 Loss

The New York Giants had all the momentum in an October battle against the New Orleans Saints, only to self-destruct and suffer a stinging loss that showed fans just how far they still need to go to become genuinely respectable.

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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 York Giants News / Yardbarker / October 19

Stephen A. Smith calls out John Harbaugh not playing Cam Skattebo

Skattebo didn't receive a single carry in the team's Week 6 loss to the Saints.

Giants HC John Harbaugh refutes report about benching RB Cam Skattebo

NFL Week 6 lowlights: A look at Colts' brutal collapse and more

Giants HC John Harbaugh remains mum on QBs after benching Jameis Winston for J.J. McCarthy in loss to Saints

NFL Week 6 winners, losers: Caleb Williams shines, Los Angeles football is a mess

The 'Most 100-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

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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 York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / October 19

Winners and Losers From Giants’ Wild 34-27 Loss to the Saints

The New York Giants ’ hype train finally went off the tracks on Sunday, as they lost a winnable game to the New Orleans Saints, 34-27. Although they fought back to close the scoring gap, it wasn’t enough.

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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 / Larry Brown Sports / October 19

Jameis Winston had a great message for J.J. McCarthy after getting benched

When it comes to New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston, the good usually comes with the bad. After a solid performance in Week 5’s tie with the Washington Commanders, Winston had an awful start in the Giants’ 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

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

The 'Most WNBA double-doubles' quiz

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

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

New York Giants News / Yardbarker / October 19

Barber says Giants' Skattebo received demotion for more than one reason

Tiki Barber says Giants' Cam Skattebo received demotion for more than one reason

Skattebo committed four fumbles, one of which he lost, over the season's first five weeks and was made a nonfactor against the Saints.

Giants HC John Harbaugh refutes report about benching RB Cam Skattebo

Giants appear to be sending clear message to Cam Skattebo with demotion

Giants HC John Harbaugh remains mum on QBs after benching Jameis Winston for J.J. McCarthy in loss to Saints

The 'Winningest football coaches in NFL history' quiz

New York Giants News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 19

Giants RB Najee Harris admits confusion over RB situation after Cam Skattebo benching

The New York Giants stumbled against the New Orleans Saints in a 34-27 loss on Sunday, with the decision to bench running back Cam Skattebo intensified speculation surrounding the team’s backfield hierarchy.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / October 19

Giants Report Card: A Winnable Game Slips Away in Week 6

The New York Giants ’ season hit a rough patch in Week 6, marked by a lifeless running game, turnovers, penalties, and a quiet pass rush. The attack limited Cam Skattebo to six snaps and zero touches.

New York Giants News / HITC / October 19

JJ McCarthy strengthens case to start as John Harbaugh faces Giants QB dilemma

J.J. McCarthy has given New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh plenty to consider after an encouraging display off the bench in their 34-27 defeat to the New Orleans Saints.

Cam Skattebo News / HITC / October 19

‘What I did…’ – Cam Skattebo had a surprisingly calm reaction to tough NY Giants decision

Cam Skattebo faced a tough outing during the Giants’ loss against the Saints for one particular reason, but his reaction has been humble and one that is focused on growth.

New York Giants News / Athlon Sports / October 18

John Harbaugh Denies Benching Cam Skattebo, But Skattebo Says He Was ‘Punished’

Cam Skattebo didn’t start Sunday. He didn’t have a carry and played only six offensive snaps against the New Orleans Saints. But John Harbaugh won’t say he benched the Giants’ now-former starting running back.

New York Giants News / Yardbarker / October 18

Giants HC John Harbaugh refutes report about benching RB Cam Skattebo

Harbaugh insisted he's not benching the RB.

Giants appear to be sending clear message to Cam Skattebo with demotion

Giants HC John Harbaugh remains mum on QBs after benching Jameis Winston for J.J. McCarthy in loss to Saints

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

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

New York Giants News / Yardbarker / October 18

Giants bench QB Jameis Winston in favor of J.J. McCarthy during Saints game

The Giants turned to McCarthy late in their Week 6 game against the Saints.

Cam Skattebo gets demotion from Giants

The 'Most 3-TD, 3-INT NFL games' quiz

Cam Skattebo News / Yardbarker / October 19

Giants appear to be sending clear message to Skattebo with demotion

Giants appear to be sending clear message to Cam Skattebo with demotion

When it was reported that New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh was demoting Skattebo from his starting role, many still expected the promising second-year man to be partially involved in the Giants game plan. They could not have expected how things played out Sunday in New York's 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints.

Giants bench QB Jameis Winston in favor of J.J. McCarthy during Saints game

Saints RB Alvin Kamara makes NFL history vs. Giants

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

Najee Harris News / Pro Football Rumors / October 18

Giants RB Najee Harris To Start In Week 6; Latest On Team’s S, C Situations

On Sunday morning, ESPN’s Jordan Raanan reported the Giants would likely make a change to their running back rotation for their Week 6 game against the Saints, including a demotion of Cam Skattebo .