Giants-Saints Final Score: The Giants lose their eighth straight game, 14-11

In a duel between two struggling teams, the New Orleans Saints (5-8) earned a 14-11 victory over the New York Giants (2-11) at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. The Giants almost got the win with a late rally, but couldn’t get it.

The Giants had a chance to tie the game, but Bryan Bresee blocked a game-winning 35-yard field goal attempt by Graham Gano with 11 seconds left.

The Saints are 5-8.

First half: The Saints strike first

The Saints’ offense got off to a slow start, with missed opportunities and poor field position hampering early attacks. However, Kendre Miller reached the end zone late in the first quarter with a hard-fought 8-yard touchdown run to cap a 98-yard drive.

The Giants responded in the second quarter with a 43-yard field goal from Graham Gano, but their offense struggled to maintain momentum. A blocked field goal attempt by the Saints before halftime made the score 7-3.

Third quarter: Saints extend their lead

New Orleans had a strong performance in the third quarter, highlighted by Derek Carr connecting with Juwan Johnson for an 11-yard touchdown. The Saints defense, led by Bryan Bresee and Chase Young, pressured Giants quarterback Drew Lock and kept the Giants off balance.

Carr’s only error came on an underthrown deep ball that was intercepted by Tre Hawkins III, but the Saints defense saved it by forcing a punt.

Fourth quarter: Giants rally fails

The Giants went on a winning streak late in the game, orchestrating a 13-play, 80-yard drive that ended with Tyrone Tracy Jr.’s 1-yard touchdown run. Lock’s successful 2-point conversion to Malik Nabers cut the Saints’ lead to three with just over four minutes left.

Bresee’s blocked field goal ended a desperation drive by the Giants that almost led to a tie. They moved from their own 27 yards with 1:21 left and no timeouts to the Saints’ 12-yard line before finally making the 35-yard field goal attempt.

Key achievements

• Kendre Miller: 10 carries, 32 yards, 1 touchdown. Miller’s physical running style propelled the offense forward in critical moments.
• Derek Carr: 20/31 219 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception. Despite a few mistakes, Carr delivered when it mattered most.
• Defense of the Saints: (Bresee, Chase Young, Khalen Saunders), consistent pressure on Lock and strong stops in the red zone.
• Malik Nabers of the Giants: 4 catches, 56 yards and a 2-point conversion. He was a bright spot in an otherwise inconsistent offense.

What’s next?

The Giants host the Baltimore Ravens next Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.