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.
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.
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.
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.
The Saints get their third consecutive touchdown drive, with Shough finding the end zone on a 1-yard run. 24-10 Saints lead.
Carlson makes his second 50+ yard field goal on the day, landing this one from 51 yards out. 27-10 Saints lead.
Saints capitalize off another Jameis Winston interception, with Shough finding Chris Olave for an 18-yard touchdown pass. 34-10 Saints lead.
**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
**Third-down Efficiency:** 4/15
**Fourth-down Efficiency:** 1/1
**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
After their big win, the Saints will travel to Paris to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers for their highly anticipated Paris game.