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6 winners and 4 losers in from NY Giants’ 34-27 loss to New Orleans Saints

The New York Giants fell just short of a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback against the New Orleans Saints, losing 34-27 in a game that saw J.J. McCarthy nearly seal the victory.

Entering the final 11 minutes trailing 34-10, McCarthy orchestrated three scoring drives, completing 11 of 21 passes for 243 yards, a touchdown, and an interception, while also rushing for 26 yards—more than any other Giants back. His performance, including a near-winning fourth-down pass attempt, has reignited the debate over his starting quarterback role, with head coach John Harbaugh leaving the door open for a lineup change after Sunday’s display.

Meanwhile, Malik Nabers continued his resurgence with 12 catches for 165 yards and a touchdown, marking his third straight 100-yard game and solidifying his dominance as a receiving threat. Isaiah Likely complemented Nabers with six catches for 99 yards, forming a potent tight-end-receiver duo, while safeties Ar’Darius Washington and Jason Pinnock made strong cases for the starting job in Tyler Nubin’s absence due to injury.

Jordan Stout’s punting (54.2 yards per punt, including a 66-yarder) and rookie kicker Dominic Zvada’s 2-of-2 field goals (34 and 41 yards) provided bright spots, though the Giants’ run game remained a liability, with no backs besides McCarthy gaining meaningful yardage on the ground.

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