# Giants Lose to Saints in 34-27 Game

> Giants' wild 34-27 loss to Saints highlights QB struggles and offensive revival.
- Title: Giants Lose to Saints in 34-27 Game · New York Giants On SI
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: giants, saints, james winston, jj mccarthy, john harbaugh, malik nabers, israel likely, dj reader, jevon holland, nfl, week 6, sports
- Source: New York Giants On SI — https://si.com/nfl/giants/onsi/giants-saints-winners-losers-week-6-mccarthy-nabers-harbaugh-01m58c98zxhc
- Published: 2026-10-19T14:56:58+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: giants, saints, james winston, jj mccarthy, john harbaugh, malik nabers, israel likely, dj reader, jevon holland, nfl, week 6, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.