How do you see this one playing out? Here are our staff picks for Week 6's final score between the New Orleans Saints and New York Giants at MetLife Stadium, with bold predictions.
Giants 17, Saints 14
I don't like matchup between Malik Nabers and Kool-Aid McKinstry, or the Saints' lack of a pass rush against Jameis Winston. I do think they could contain Cam Skattebo by loading the box but the Giants should have success throwing on them with Kaden Elliss still sidelined. The offense will continue to struggle until Kellen Moore shows an ability to adjust his playbook to the personnel available to him (please, please give Asim Richards some help at left tackle) but they could have some opportunities to run with Kendre Miller against the 31st-ranked run defense. I just don't believe
it'll be enough.
Bold prediction: Tyler Shough has a season-high 65 rushing yards and accounts for both touchdown runs. -- John Sigler
Giants 24, Saints 22
Neither of these teams are very good. Most of this game will reflect exactly that. The Giants have not stopped the run well, but won't be threatened by a New Orleans offense incapable of rushing the ball. The Saints can create some havoc with their passing attack if they can protect Tyler Shough, which is something they've been unable to do. New Orleans can't stop the run either and have made nearly every tight end they've faced look like a Hall of Famer. That doesn't bode well against a Giants offense with Cam Skattebo and Isaiah Likely. At the end of the day, the Giants win because they are simply better coached under John Harbaugh than New Orleans is under Kellen Moore.
Bold prediction: Tyler Shough and his receivers have some moments in a turnover-filled game from both sides. Shough puts the Saints in position to win on a last second field goal, but Daniel Carlson misses the kick to send New Orleans to a fourth straight defeat. -- Bob Rose
Giants 28, Saints 17
This seemingly is going to be another very long season for the New Orleans Saints, having lost all but one of their matchups to this point on the year, and really looking lackluster in most areas of the game. While the New York Giants are by no means a wagon, they understand how to put away victories, especially with the success of Malik Nabers and, at times, Isaiah Likely. With the Saints secondary firing on precisely zero cylinders, this is a tall task for them to hold back, especially when the Giants run game has also mixed in exceptionally well.
Bold prediction: Nabers and Likely combine for 180 receiving yards and at least 2 touchdowns. -- Jeremy Trottier
Saints 31, Giants 10
The Saints bounce back in a BIG way after their disappointing loss to Minnesota. Tyler Shough leads an explosive offensive performance, Chris Olave makes several big plays downfield, and New Orleans’ defense dominates from start to finish, forcing multiple turnovers and keeping the Giants out of the end zone until late in the game.
Bold Prediction: Tyler Shough throws for 300-plus yards and three touchdowns. -- Arye Pulli
This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: Week 6 staff picks: Final score, bold predictions for Saints vs Giants
