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Tyler Shough and Saints score 34 consecutive points, hold on to beat Giants 34-27 and end skid

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In an unexpected turn, Tyler Shough led the New Orleans Saints to a 34-27 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday, ending the Saints' three-game losing streak. Shough threw for three touchdowns and ran for another as the Saints scored 34 consecutive points after trailing 10-0 early in the game. The key play came when Isaiah Stalbird forced a fumble on a kickoff return, changing momentum before halftime. Despite New York’s late rally led by J.J. McCarthy, Shough secured the win for the Saints, who will travel to France next week.

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J.J. McCarthy entered the game for Jameis Winston after Winston threw two interceptions and was ineffective, leading a fourth-quarter rally but ultimately unable to secure victory as the Giants lost 34-27 to the Saints. The loss marked the first time since 2008 that the Giants could not achieve a 4-0 home record at MetLife Stadium. Coach John Harbaugh also benched running back Cam Skattebo, who had fumbled four times and lost one this season, further complicating the team's offensive strategy moving forward. The Saints' victory ended their three-game skid and provided them with momentum heading into an overseas game in Paris against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Backup cornerbacks Kool-Aid McKinstry and Quincy Riley struggled significantly against Giants receivers Malik Nabers and Isaiah Likely during the game, allowing for substantial yardage and a touchdown. Despite the loss, McCarthy's performance sparked discussions about potential quarterback changes within the team. The Saints' defense managed to secure a crucial fourth-down stop in the end zone, preventing a comeback attempt by the Giants. This victory was particularly significant as it provided relief from recent struggles and dissatisfaction among ownership. The Saints now aim to build on this win with their upcoming game against the Steelers in Paris.

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EAST RUTHERFORD Giants N.J. New York’s Saints

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Saints ORG · 4× Giants ORG · 3× McCarthy PERSON · 2× New York’s GPE · 2× Winston PERSON · 2× Alvin Kamara PERSON · 1× Bryce Lance PERSON · 1× EAST RUTHERFORD GPE · 1× N.J. GPE · 1× Tyler Shough PERSON · 1×

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Kamara evading a tackle by Jason Pinnock — who started in place of injured safety Tyler Nubin — and getting into the end zone put New Orleans ahead less than three minutes into the third quarter. Fans streamed to the exits after Jameis Winston threw his second interception of the afternoon early in the fourth, and the stands were half-empty by the time J.J. McCarthy led multiple scoring drives and fell just short of an improbable comeback.

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2026-10-18 · Toronto Star

Tyler Shough and Saints score 34 consecutive points, hold on to beat Giants 34-27 and end skid · assertive framing

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Tyler Shough threw touchdown passes to Bryce Lance, Alvin Kamara and Chris Olave and ran for a score, Isaiah Stalbird forced a fumble on a kick return and the New Orleans Saints scored 34 consecutive points, holding on to defeat the New York Giants 34-27 on Sunday and end their three game-losing streak. asserted

Saints → throw → streak

The Saints (2-4) trailed 10-0 with 90 seconds left in the first half. asserted

Saints → trail → half

After Daniel Carlson got them on the board with a 58-yard field goal, Stalbird’s big hit that dislodged the ball and Oscar Delp’s recovery of Charlie Jones’ fumble on the ensuing kickoff changed the momentum. asserted

that → get → momentum

Lance’s first NFL TD catch six games into his rookie season and Carlson’s extra point tied it with 1 second remaining before halftime. asserted

second → tie → halftime

McCarthy → evade → comeback

McCarthy’s throw to the end zone on fourth-and-1 in the final minute fell incomplete, sending the Saints to France on a winning note. asserted

throw → fall → note

Shough, who has been playing through an injury to his left, nonthrowing hand, was 16 of 30 for 144 yards and rushed for 32, just slightly less than the 34 yards New York’s running backs combined for. asserted

backs → play → yards

With Cam Skattebo apparently benched after losing a fumble in overtime last week at Washington that contributed to the game ending in a tie — he did not get a single carry — the Giants (3-2-1) struggled to get much going offensively until it was too late. asserted

it → bench → carry

Winston was 14 of 26 for 152 yards, while McCarthy threw for 243 yards in just over 11 minutes. asserted

McCarthy → throw → minutes

Winston’s picks, Jones’ fumble, several missed tackles, ill-timed penalties and the attrition of missing key players in the secondary contributed to New York’s first loss since Week 2 at the Los Angeles Rams. asserted

picks → miss → Rams

Right guard Cesar Ruiz left late in the first half with a knee injury. asserted

Ruiz → leave → injury

.... Cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry departed because of an illness. asserted

McKinstry → depart → illness

Cornerback Greg Newsome was concussed in the third quarter. asserted

Newsome → concuss → quarter

Wide receiver Darnell Mooney left with a neck injury. ... asserted

Mooney → leave → injury

Left tackle Andrew Thomas was evaluated for a concussion. asserted

Thomas → evaluate → concussion