{
  "id": 15509111,
  "title": "6 winners and 4 losers in from NY Giants’ 34-27 loss to New Orleans Saints",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/6-winners-and-4-losers-in-from-ny-giants-34-27-loss-to-new-orleans",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-18T22:42:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/6-winners-4-losers-ny-223517407.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The New York Giants suffered a disappointing 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. The Giants mounted a furious fourth-quarter comeback, but it was ultimately not enough. Let's look at the bright spots and areas that need improvement.\n\nKudos to J.J. McCarthy for an insane performance over the final 11:31 on Sunday. Despite entering the game trailing, McCarthy quickly threw an interception, but then led three scoring drives in the final 9:31, setting up a comeback only short of a fourth-and-1 pass falling incomplete with six seconds left. McCarthy completed 11 of 21 passes for a crazy 243 yards, with a touchdown and an interception. He also ran twice for 26 yards, becoming the Giants' leading rusher.\n\nMalik Nabers had a standout performance with 12 catches for 165 yards and a touchdown on 15 targets. This was his third straight 100-yard receiving game, showing he's back to dominant form. However, there were some concerns about his effort from a certain pass interference, but his numbers speak for themselves. Isaiah Likely also had a solid game with six catches for 99 yards.\n\nAr'Darius Washington and Jason Pinnock both made bids to take over the starting safety job in Cam Skattebo's absence due to a neck injury. Washington had some nice plays in space in the first half, while Pinnock had a forced fumble and was effective as a blitzer. Jordan Stout's kicking performance was impressive, with five punts averaging 54.2 yards.\n\nOn the other hand, the Giants' run game was abysmal. Cam Skattebo was notably handcuffed by the Giants, with no carries after last Sunday's overtime fumble. The running backs, including Najee Harris, Tracy, and Devin Singletary, struggled as well, with Harris, Singletary, and Harris producing only minimal yardage. The lack of running game was a significant issue, as the Saints' run defense was ranked 26th in the league.",
  "summary": "EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants mounted a furious fourth-quarter comeback, but lost to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, 34-27. That was a disappointing result against a team that entered the game 1-4. Let’s get to the ‘Kudos and Wet Willies’. Kudos to … J.J. McCarthy —McCarthy mighyt have won himself the […]",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Tyler Shough and Saints score 34 consecutive points, hold on to beat Giants 34-27 and end skid",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/tyler-shough-and-saints-score-34-consecutive-points-hold-on-to-beat",
        "published": "2026-10-18T20:39:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "4 things we learned from the Giants’ 34-27 loss to the Saints",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/4-things-we-learned-from-the-giants-34-27-loss-to-the-saints",
        "published": "2026-10-18T22:17:44.000Z"
      }
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}