The New Orleans Saints finally returned to the win column after beating the New York Giants 34-27. The Saints improved to 2-4 on the season.
Saints Scoring
K Daniel Carlson – 58-yard field goal
The Saints’ first score of the day comes late in the second quarter, with Daniel Carlson making his 58-yard field goal attempt. 10-3 Giants lead.
QB Tyler Shough 2-yard touchdown pass to WR Bryce Lance
The Saints don’t wait long for their next score, with the special teams forcing a turnover, resulting in Tyler Shough and the offense taking over in good field position. Shough finds Lance wide open for a 2-yard passing
touchdown. 10-10 tie.
QB Tyler Shough 31-yard passing touchdown pass to RB Alvin Kamara
The Saints open the second half with a touchdown drive, ending with Shough finding Alvin Kamara for a 31-yard touchdown pass. 17-10 Saints lead.
QB Tyler Shough 1-yard rushing touchdown
The Saints get their third consecutive touchdown drive, with Shough finding the end zone on a 1-yard run. 24-10 Saints lead.
K Daniel Carlson 51-yard field goal
Carlson makes his second 50+ yard field goal on the day, landing this one from 51 yards out. 27-10 Saints lead.
QB Tyler Shough 18-yard touchdown pass to WR Chris Olave
Saints capitalize off another Jameis Winston interception, with Shough finding Chris Olave for an 18-yard touchdown pass. 34-10 Saints lead.
Team Stats
Passing Offense: 16/30, 144 yards, 3 touchdowns
Rushing Defense: 37 attempts, 176 yards, 1 touchdown
Passing Defense: 25/47, 377 yards, 2 touchdowns, 3 interceptions, 5 sacks
Rushing Defense: 20 attempts, 84 yards, 1 touchdown
Turnovers: 0
Forced Turnovers: 4
Penalties: 7, 52 yards
Third-down Efficiency: 4/15
Fourth-down Efficiency: 1/1
Player Stats
QB Tyler Shough: 16/30, 144 passing yards, 3 passing touchdowns, 4 carries, 33 rushing yards, 1 rushing touchdown
RB Alvin Kamara: 7 carries, 34 rushing yards, 2 receptions, 35 receiving yards, 1 receiving touchdown
RB Kendre Miller: 20 carries, 70 yards, 3.5 yards per carry
WR Chris Olave: 4 receptions, 43 receiving yards, 1 touchdown
DE Carl Granderson: 5 tackles, 1 solo, 1.5 sacks
DE Chase Young: 3 tackles, 1 solo, 1.5 sacks, 1 PD
CB Martin Emerson Jr: 7 tackles, 7 solo, 2 interceptions, 4 PD
S Julian Blackmon: 4 tackles, 2 solo, 1 interception
LB Pete Werner: 11 tackles, 5 solo, 1 sack, 1 TFL, 1 PD
K Daniel Carlson: 2/3, 58 long
KR Barion Brown: 33 yards per kick return, 13.6 yards per punt return
Up next: Saints vs. Steelers in Paris
After their big win, the Saints will travel to Paris to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers for their highly anticipated Paris game.
