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Giants Lose to Saints in 34-27 Game
Giants' wild 34-27 loss to Saints highlights QB struggles and offensive revival.
In brief
Giants' wild 34-27 loss to Saints highlights QB struggles and offensive revival. Giants lost 34-27 to Saints despite strong performances from Nabers and McCarthy, with Winston's poor game and Harbaugh's coaching decisions under scrutiny. Originally reported by New York Giants On SI.
Giants Lose to Saints
Giants lost a winnable game to Saints 34-27.
Narrow Wins Before Game
Giants had narrow wins over Titans and Cardinals before this game.
Division Standings
Giants remain in first place due to Cowboys and Eagles losses.
Winners
Winners and losers are assigned in this ugly NFC battle.
Malik Nabers
Nabers had 12 receptions for 165 yards, career high.
Isaiah Likely
Likely has at least six catches, 90-plus yards, and one touchdown.
DJ Reader
Reader recorded seven stops, highlighted by tackle on Kamara near goal line.
Jevon Holland
Holland denied end-zone access to Shough and allowed two receptions for 13 yards.
J.J. McCarthy
McCarthy completed 11-of-21 passes for 243 yards and one TD.
Jameis Winston
Winston threw for 152 yards, tossed two picks, and absorbed four sacks.
John Harbaugh
Harbaugh reduced Skattebo’s snaps to six for the day.
Special Teams
Giants had only 10 players on special teams field, second time this season.
Running Back Rotation
Running back rotation muddied Harbaugh’s criteria for stepping up.
Charlie Jones
Jones fumbled return late in first half, tying score at 10.
Offensive Line
Offensive line struggled to open holes for running backs.
The one thing
Giants lost 34-27 to Saints despite strong performances from Nabers and McCarthy, with Winston's poor game and Harbaugh's coaching decisions under scrutiny.
