Saints hold on against Giants amid fourth-quarter concerns

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Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Saints hold on against Giants amid fourth-quarter concerns
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The New Orleans Saints narrowly defeated the New York Giants in a tense match on October 15, 2026, that showcased their struggles in the fourth quarter. Despite a late surge that included two touchdowns in the first half, the Saints nearly allowed the Giants to stage a comeback. Head coach Kellen Moore's team is set to face the Pittsburgh Steelers next in Paris, which is the league's first regular-season game in France. The Saints aim to build momentum before their bye week, but ongoing issues with their offense and defense remain a concern.

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  • •Saints defeated Giants 15-12 on October 15, 2026.
  • •New Orleans struggled with fourth-quarter performance.
  • •Next game against Pittsburgh Steelers is in Paris.
  • •Team has a bye week following the international game.
  • •Concerns persist about quarterback Tyler Shough's protection.
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  • 5:31 PMYahoo Sports — NFL power rankings don’t know what to make of Saints’ Q4 collapse
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NFL power rankings don’t know what to make of the New Orleans Saints’ fourth-quarter collapse against the New York Giants, but a win is a win.

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