{
  "id": 15509115,
  "title": "WATCH: Saints HC Kellen Moore issues game balls after beating Giants",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/watch-saints-hc-kellen-moore-issues-game-balls-after-beating-giants",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-18T22:41:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/watch-saints-hc-kellen-moore-224117930.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Sunday, the New Orleans Saints celebrated their victory over the New York Giants by awarding game balls and speaking to their team in the locker room. Despite a sluggish start and a potential fourth-quarter collapse, the Saints emerged victorious. Head coach Kellen Moore praised the defense for securing four turnovers, with linebacker Isaiah Stalbird responsible for a fumble on special teams, while intercepting both Giants quarterbacks. The offensive line received accolades for paving the way, and the rushing attack garnered praise for accumulating 175 yards. Star running back Alvin Kamara earned a game ball for reaching the 5,000-yard mark, as did cornerback Martin Emerson Jr., who deflected throws from both Jameis Winston and J.J. McCarthy. Veteran left guard David Edwards was also awarded a game ball for executing a QB sneak at the goal line, and he was selected to deliver the final words before breaking down the huddle. The Saints' win serves as a reminder that success in the NFL can overcome setbacks, and the team now aims to build on this momentum in their upcoming matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.",
  "summary": "New Orleans Saints coach Kellen Moore awarded game balls and addressed the victorious locker room after knocking out the New York Giants.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "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"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}