Coming into Week 13, the New York Giants held one of the better records in the league and entered the matchup expecting to test a Saints team fighting for position. Instead, they ran into one of New Orleans’ most complete performances of the season.
The Saints walked out with a 55–28 victory, improving to 7–6, in a game that was decisive well before the final whistle.
Efficiency at Quarterback Sets the Tone
Tanner Shough delivered one of his most efficient outings of the year, carving up the Giants’ secondary with precision:
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19 completions on 22 attempts
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372 passing yards
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3 touchdowns
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0 interceptions
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158.3 passer rating
The offense consistently stayed ahead of the chains, converting 57.1% on third down and finishing drives with points instead of mistakes. New Orleans outgained New York 496 to 349 and controlled tempo from the opening drive.
Explosive Plays Break the Game Open
While the Saints moved the ball methodically, the game swung decisively on explosive plays—particularly through the air.
Juwan Stowers delivered a career-defining performance:
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4 receptions
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218 yards
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2 touchdowns
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99-yard long
Every time the Giants attempted to rally, Stowers punished them with vertical strikes that flipped field position instantly. His production forced New York out of its defensive structure and into chase mode.
Ja’Kobi Lane continued his strong post-injury stretch as well:
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5 catches
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77 yards
Lane’s presence again stressed coverage, opening space for the rest of the receiving group.
Balanced Ground Support
While the passing game stole headlines, the run game played its role. Laviska Shenault Jr. led the way with physical, downhill carries:
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14 attempts
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56 yards
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1 rushing touchdown
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9 broken tackles
His ability to grind out tough yards kept the offense on schedule and prevented the Giants from keying exclusively on the pass.
Defense Turns Pressure Into Points
Defensively, the Saints were relentless. New York managed zero third-down conversions, a stat that tells the story of the game.
Key defensive contributions included:
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4 takeaways
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4 sacks
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2 defensive touchdowns
Carl Young delivered a momentum-swinging performance with a sack, a forced turnover, and a defensive touchdown. Cade Granderson added two sacks and a forced fumble, while Drew Stutsman chipped in with an interception returned for a score.
The Saints consistently won on early downs, forcing the Giants into predictable passing situations and capitalizing with pressure.
A Complete Team Win
This was not a fluke, nor was it a narrow escape. It was a comprehensive victory against a playoff-caliber opponent—one built on efficiency, explosive execution, and defensive discipline.
The Saints did not simply beat the Giants.
They outclassed them in every phase.
With momentum building and key players hitting their stride, New Orleans continues to show that when all three phases align, this team is capable of overwhelming even the league’s top records.
Week 13 was not just a win.
It was a message.
