Saints hold on for narrow victory against Giants in New Orleans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 6:46 PM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
The New Orleans Saints secured a 34-27 win over the New York Giants on October 19, 2026. Quarterback Tyler Shough threw two touchdowns and rushed for another, helping the Saints rally for 34 points. Despite leading by 24 in the fourth quarter, the Saints allowed the Giants to score 17 unanswered points. A late defensive stand prevented a potential tie as New York reached the red zone on the final drive.
- •Tyler Shough threw three touchdowns, marking his first game with 3+ TDs.
- •The Saints' defense tallied four takeaways, including three interceptions in the second half.
- •New Orleans struggled on third downs, converting just 4 of 15 attempts.
- •The Giants nearly erased a 34-10 deficit, scoring three times late in the game.
- •The Saints' win came after a disappointing start to the season.
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