The Giants.com crew members give their takeaways from the 26-14 loss to the Saints before a quick turnaround to Thursday Night Football against the Eagles:
John Schmeelk: The Giants gave the football away five times in their 26-14 loss on Sunday, and in the process handed over a potential second straight win. More games are lost by teams than won, and Sunday was the perfect example.
According to STATS, NFL teams are 206-1448-13 (.126 winning percentage) in the Super Bowl era when turning it over 5 times. In the last ten years, it is 4-67-1 (.063 winning percentage). Since the Giants did not force a turnover themselves in this game, the more appropriate stat would be the record for NFL teams when they are -5 in turnover ratio. That record stands at 18-458-4 (.040 winning percentage). In the last ten years, no NFL team has won a game when they were -5 in turnover ratio (0-29-1).
The Giants actually moved the ball fairly well in this game, despite only scoring fourteen points. They did not have one traditional three and out leading to a punt the entire game, and only punted twice, both on possessions where they failed to connect on deep passes that could have been completed. If not for those two failed shots down the field, the Giants could have scored four times in the first half, unleashed their pass rush, and put the game away early. Instead, the Saints stayed in the game and the Giants turned the ball over on five consecutive possession. It was the first time that happened in the NFL since Week 3 of the 2016 season, when Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick threw five straight interceptions against the Chiefs.
You can overanalyze this game all you want, but the bottom line is that a team is not going to win when they are -5 in turnover ratio.
View photos from the Week 5 matchup between the Giants and Saints.
New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson (84) and tight end Daniel Bellinger (82) celebrate a touchdown during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger (82) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (17) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
RB Cam Skattebo (44) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson (84) and tight end Daniel Bellinger (82) celebrate a touchdown during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger (82) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson (84) scores a touchdown during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
OLB Abdul Carter (51) in action during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
QB Jaxson Dart (6) slides on field during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
QB Jaxson Dart (6) throws during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
QB Jaxson Dart (6) looks for an open pass during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
QB Jaxson Dart (6) looks for an open pass during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
QB Jaxson Dart (6) throws during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
CB Deonte Banks (2) WR Juice Wells Jr. (2) walks on field during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
CB Deonte Banks (2) WR Juice Wells Jr. (2) walks on field during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
QB Jaxson Dart (6) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
QB Jaxson Dart (6) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
TE Daniel Bellinger (82) celebrates a touchdown during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
S Jevón Holland (8) WR Beaux Collins (8) watches the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
QB Jaxson Dart (6) on the sideline during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
S Jevón Holland (8) WR Beaux Collins (8) watches the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
DL Dexter Lawrence II (97) defends during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
S K'Von Wallace (34) runs on the field during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
DT Roy Robertson-Harris (95) in action during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
QB Jaxson Dart (6) walks on field during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
QB Jaxson Dart (6) throws during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
CB Dru Phillips (22) lines up for a play during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
CB Nic Jones (31) watches the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
TE Theo Johnson (84) celebrates during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
OLB Brian Burns (0) WR Gunner Olszewski (0) celebrates during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17) and TE Theo Johnson (84) celebrate during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
ILB Bobby Okereke (58) lines up for a play during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
OLB Brian Burns (0) WR Gunner Olszewski (0) celebrates during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
QB Jaxson Dart (6) looks to pass during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
QB Jaxson Dart (6) looks to pass during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
WR Darius Slayton (18) reaches for a catch during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
RB Devin Singletary (26) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
New York Giants huddle during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
WR Darius Slayton (18) reaches for a catch during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
CB Cor'Dale Flott (28) and S Tyler Nubin (27) react to a play during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
S Tyler Nubin (27) and OLB Brian Burns (0) celebrate during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
S Tyler Nubin (27) and OLB Brian Burns (0) celebrate during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17) and WR Jalin Hyatt (13) line up for a play during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
QB Jaxson Dart (6) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
RB Cam Skattebo (44) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
OLB Brian Burns (0) looks on during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Brennan Asplen/NEW YORK GIANTS)
QB Jaxson Dart (6) looks to pass during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
WR Darius Slayton (18) reaches for a catch during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
K Jamie Gillan (12) in action during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
RB Cam Skattebo (44) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
CB Cor'Dale Flott (28) lines up for a play during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
New York Giants huddle during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
New York Giants huddle during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
RB Cam Skattebo (44) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
OLB Abdul Carter (51) in action during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
CB Dru Phillips (22) lines up for a play during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
DT Darius Alexander (91) lines up for a play during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
S Dane Belton (24) lines up for a play during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
WR Beaux Collins (8) lines up for a play during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
RB Cam Skattebo (44) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
RB Cam Skattebo (44) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
RB Cam Skattebo (44) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
RB Cam Skattebo (44) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
RB Cam Skattebo (44) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
WR Beaux Collins (8) walks onto the field during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
RB Devin Singletary (26) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
QB Jaxson Dart (6) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
T Andrew Thomas (78) in action during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
QB Jaxson Dart (6) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
WR Darius Slayton (18) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
WR Darius Slayton (18) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
CB Paulson Adebo (21) walks on field during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
QB Jaxson Dart (6) throws during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
WR Beaux Collins (8) walks onto the field during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
CB Deonte Banks (2) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
S Dane Belton (24) celebrates during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
WR Montrell Washington (80) celebrates during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
QB Jaxson Dart (6) looks to pass during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
TE Theo Johnson (84) catches a touchdown pass during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
TE Theo Johnson (84) catches a touchdown pass during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
WR Darius Slayton (18) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
WR Darius Slayton (18) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
WR Darius Slayton (18) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
WR Darius Slayton (18) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
TE Theo Johnson (84) celebrates a touchdown during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
TE Theo Johnson (84) celebrates a touchdown during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
S Dane Belton (24) celebrates during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
ILB Darius Muasau (53) lines up for a play during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
S Tyler Nubin (27) and OLB Brian Burns (0) celebrate during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
ILB Darius Muasau (53) in action during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
OLB Brian Burns (0) reaches for the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
QB Jaxson Dart (6) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
OLB Brian Burns (0) reaches for the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
QB Jaxson Dart (6) looks to pass during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
QB Jaxson Dart (6) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
G Greg Van Roten (74) lines up for a play during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
T Andrew Thomas (78) lines up for a play during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
S Tyler Nubin (27) and CB Deonte Banks (2) celebrate during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
New York Giants at the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
QB Jaxson Dart (6) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
CB Dru Phillips (22) runs during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
New York Giants huddle during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
G Greg Van Roten (74) lines up for a play during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
QB Jaxson Dart (6) looks to pass during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
T Andrew Thomas (78) lines up for a play during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
C John Michael Schmitz Jr. (61) lines up for a play during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
TE Daniel Bellinger (82) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
CB Deonte Banks (2) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
CB Deonte Banks (2) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
OLB Brian Burns (0) looks on from the sideline during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
RB Devin Singletary (26) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
WR Jalin Hyatt (13) runs during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
TE Daniel Bellinger (82) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
RB Devin Singletary (26) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
TE Daniel Bellinger (82) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
TE Daniel Bellinger (82) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey (81) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
QB Jaxson Dart (6) throws during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
RB Cam Skattebo (44) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
QB Jaxson Dart (6) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
RB Cam Skattebo (44) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
QB Jaxson Dart (6) throws during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
QB Jaxson Dart (6) throws during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
QB Jaxson Dart (6) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
OLB Abdul Carter (51) and ILB Bobby Okereke (58) tackle during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
OLB Brian Burns (0) runs during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
QB Jaxson Dart (6) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
RB Cam Skattebo (44) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
RB Cam Skattebo (44) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
TE Theo Johnson (84) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
ILB Darius Muasau (53) and ILB Bobby Okereke (58) tackle during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Evan Pinkus/NEW YORK GIANTS)
WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey (81) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (BRENNAN ASPLEN/NEW YORK GIANTS)
Dan Salomone: Sunday featured a variety of plays that every Giants coach, player and fan would like back, but the 87-yard touchdown pass from Spencer Rattler to Rashid Shaheed is near the top of the list. To that point, the Giants had stifled the Saints, who entered Week 5 with a league-low four plays of 20+ yards. That was the fifth.
While it was the only explosive play the Giants allowed all game, the Saints used it as a launching point to 23 unanswered points and their first win of the season.
"Obviously we want the big one back," defensive coordinator Shane Bowen said Monday morning. "We can't give that up, especially backed up there with how the game was going. I felt like that swung the momentum right there for sure. We've got to do a good job of understanding our leverage as that thing gets down the field and where our help is and making sure we had two guys back there, and he broke really across our leverage, and we were unable to get him down."
On the ensuing drive, the Giants had a chance to quash the comeback. They dialed up a flea flicker on third-and-short from near midfield, but after Jaxson Dart took the pitch back from Cam Skattebo, the rookie quarterback was unable to connect with Darius Slayton.
"I think those are the ones that you wish you had back," said Mike Kafka, the assistant head coach/offensive coordinator and play-caller. "I certainly know Slayton wants that one back, and Jaxson wants that one back as well, but we were being aggressive at that point on the field, at that point in the game, and we just didn't get it done. I think those guys are going to be, I know they were kicking themselves on the airplane."
Matt Citak: The Giants don't really have time to harp on Sunday's mishaps. They will take the field in just 72 hours for their third divisional matchup of the season and their first against the Eagles. Thursday's outing against Philadelphia will be the first of two meetings between the teams in a span of 17 days, as they face off again in Week 8 in Philadelphia. The Eagles are coming off their first loss of the season and just their second loss overall since Week 4 of last year.
"It's a short turnaround now," Mike Kafka told reporters Monday. "So, we've got a division rival coming up. We've got a game in a couple of days here. We've got to hit the reset button, get back refocused, and get our bodies back and healthy and refocused in on the task at hand."
The offense was able to move the ball relatively well, gaining 335 total yards of offense, including the second consecutive game with 135+ yards on the ground. However, the offense turned the ball over a season-high five times, four of which occurred on the Saints' side of the field. While the offense has looked better since Dart took over as the starter, there are still things the unit has to clean up. We'll see how the Giants are able to bounce back on Thursday.
"I'm excited for the response, not from just Jaxson, but from the entire offense," Kafka added Monday. "I think that's going to be the exciting part again on a short week. So, I'm looking forward to seeing how these guys respond. They come in tomorrow with the right firm mind. I know they will. We got the right guys in there and I'm excited to see them respond."
