The New York Giants welcome the New Orleans Saints to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday, October 18, for a Week 6 clash between teams on contrasting trajectories.
New York sits at 3-1-1 following an overtime tie with the Washington Commanders, while New Orleans is 1-4 and hunting a first win since early in the campaign.
Kickoff is set for 1 p. m.
ET, according to CBS Sports.
Saints Defense Under Pressure
New Orleans has conceded 103 points across its three-game losing run, per Big Blue View.
The Saints have allowed 151 points in five outings, an average of 30.1 per game, placing their defense under scrutiny against a New York attack that has posted 63 points over its past two contests.
Personnel issues compound the problem. Running back Travis Etienne remains on injured reserve, and first-round pick Jordyn Tyson is sidelined.
Quarterback Tyler Shough struggled against Minnesota, passing for fewer than 100 yards with two interceptions as New Orleans failed to find offensive rhythm.
The Giants keep scoring despite an injury to quarterback Jaxson Dart, with Jameis Winston stepping in as the starter.
New York averages 21.8 points per game, with Cam Skattebo, Malik Nabers and Isaiah Likely contributing to the offense, according to CBS Sports.
Winston threw three touchdown passes without an interception against Washington last week.
New York nonetheless let an overtime victory slip after failing to convert a field-goal attempt on its opening possession and losing a fumble on a later drive.
The ground game could prove decisive.
Big Blue View identifies the Saints' run defense as a major weakness, ranked 30th in the NFL, while New Orleans ranks 29th in rushing offense.
The Giants' fast-paced attack averages 74 plays per game, according to the outlet.
Recent history favors New Orleans, which has beaten New York in each of the past three seasons, per Big Blue View.
The Saints have been more competitive on the road, taking Detroit to overtime and defeating Baltimore in their two away games.
Those results help explain why New Orleans is listed as a 1.5-point favorite despite its losing record.
The game total is set at 45.5 points in previews published by CBS Sports and Big Blue View.
CBS Sports cited its SportsLine Projection Model, which gives New York a 58% chance of winning based on 10,000 simulations of each NFL game.
The outcome may hinge on whether Winston protects the football and whether New Orleans can shore up its run defense.
The Giants will look to hold their lead atop the NFC East, while the Saints enter Week 6 aiming to end their skid.
