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Game Preview: Saints vs. Giants - 2023 NFL Week 15

The New York Giants visit the New Orleans Saints in Week 15 of the 2023 NFL regular season on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023 at noon CT.

Saints vs Giants Game Preview Week 15 2023 (1)

WEEK 15 · Sun 12/17 · 12:00 PM CST

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The New Orleans Saints will host the New York Giants in Week 15 at the Caesars Superdome. The 6-7 Saints, currently in a three-way tie for first place in the NFC South with Atlanta and Tampa Bay, will be looking to get back to .500. The Black and Gold will play key games down the stretch against both clubs, at the Buccaneers on New Year's Eve and closing out the regular season hosting the Falcons in Week 18.

Sunday will mark the 32nd meeting between the Saints and Giants. New York leads the all-time series 17-14, defeating New Orleans 27-21 in overtime at the Superdome on Oct. 3, 2021, powered by a six-yard rushing touchdown by Giants RB Saquon Barkley to end the game.

New York ranks 26th in the NFL in defense, 29th against the run and 18th against the pass. The Giants are 31st overall in offense (14th rushing and 32nd passing). New Orleans is ranked 13th in the league in total offense (14th in passing, 20th in rushing) and 13th in defense (tied for 26th vs. the run, ranked seventh against the pass, surrendering only 189.5 net yards per game).

SAINTS vs. GIANTS SERIES HISTORY

The Saints and Giants have met 31 times, with New York holding a 17-14 advantage. The Saints have posted a 9-5 record in home contests played in three different stadiums against the Giants.

THE LAST MEETING

New Orleans Saints 21, New York Giants 27; Oct. 3, 2021 - Week 4 @ Caesars Superdome - The New York Giants spoiled the New Orleans Saints' Dome-coming party as they won a 27-21 overtime game Sunday, Oct. 3 in the Caesars Superdome. The Giants ended the game on 6-yard touchdown by Saquan Barkley on the first possession of overtime.

Down 21-10 with 12 minutes to play quarterback Daniel Jones started the comeback by hitting Barkley on a 54-yard scoring play with 6:52 to play. Jones ran it in for the 2-point conversion to make it 21-18. Jones then led the Giants on a late drive to tie the score at 21 when kicker Graham Gano made a 48-yard field goal with 31 seconds to play.

The loss ruined one of the best games of running back Alvin Kamara's five-year career. He recorded his fourth 100-yard rushing game, carrying 26 times for 120 yards. Hill finished with 28 yards on six carries and caught two passes for 26 yards. 🔎FULL GAME RECAP

The New Orleans Saints return home to take on the New York Giants in Week 4 on October 3, 2021 at the Caesars Superdome.

SAINTS vs. GIANTS STATISTICAL COMPARISON

2023 NFL League Rankings

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Saints Giants
Record 5-7 5-8
Scoring Avg. (NFL Rank) 21.9 (15) 14.1 (31)
Opp. Scoring Avg. (NFL Rank) 20.1 (10) 24.2 (25t)
Total Off. (NFL Rank) 337.5 (13) 267.0 (31)
Rushing Off. (NFL Rank) 104.5 (20) 114.9 (14)
Passing Off. (NFL Rank) 233.3 (14) 152.1 (32)
Total Def. (NFL Rank) 321.0 (13) 361.4 (26)
Rushing Def. (NFL Rank) 131.5 (26t) 135.1 (29)
Passing Def. (NFL Rank) 189.5 (7) 226.3 (18)
Kickoff Return Avg. (NFL Rank) 21.6 (21) 19.2 (29)
Punt Return Avg. (NFL Rank) 12.5 (5) 6.2 (30)
Turnover Margin (NFL Rank) +5 (8t) +6 (6t)
Penalties 79 71
Penalty Yards 722 580
Opp. Penalties 81 79
Opp. Penalty Yards 605 661

The Saints Cheer Team entertained our fans during Week 4 between New Orleans and the New York Giants at the Caesars Superdome on October 3, 2021.

SAINTS vs. GIANTS SERIES FAST FACTS

Saints' Largest Margin of Victory:38 points, Saints won 45-7 on 12/14/03 at the Louisiana Superdome.

Giants' Largest Margin of Victory:28 points, Giants won 31-3 on 10/24/99 at Giants Stadium.

Current Series Streak:Giants won the last contest, 27-21, 10/3/21.

Saints' Longest Win Streak:Three games, 12/24/06-11/28/11.

Giants' Longest Win Streak:Three games, 9/28/97-9/30/01.

Most Points by Saints in a Game:52 points, Saints won 52-49 on 11/1/15 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

Most Points by Giants in a Game:52 points, Giants won 52-27 on 12/9/12 at MetLife Stadium

Most Combined Points (Both Teams):101 points, Saints won 52-49 on 11/1/15 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

Fewest Points by Saints in a Game:Three points, Giants won 31-3 on 10/24/99 at Giants Stadium.

Fewest Points by Giants in a Game: Three points (Tie), Saints won 17-3 on 12/15/96 at Giants Stadium (Most Recent). Saints won 10-3 on 12/15/84 at Giants Stadium (First).

Fewest Combined Points (Both Teams): 13 points, Saints won 10-3 on 12/15/84 at Giants Stadium.

SAINTS vs. GIANTS SUPERLATIVES

A look at the top individual performances for Saints players against New York in the 31 meetings between the two clubs:

Most Rushing Yards vs. Giants:
Alvin Kamara, 134 yards on 19 carries (7.1 avg.) with three touchdowns on 9/30/18 at Metlife Stadium.

Most Passing Yards vs. Giants:
Drew Brees, 505 yards on 39-of-50 passing (78%) with seven touchdowns on 11/1/15 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

Most Receptions vs. Giants:
Three times, nine, most recent TE Benjamin Watson, nine receptions for 147 yards (16.3 avg.) with one touchdown on 11/1/15 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

Most Receiving Yards vs. Giants:
Marques Colston, 166 yards on eight receptions (20.8 avg.) with one touchdown on 10/18/09 at the Louisiana Superdome.

SAINTS vs. GIANTS CONNECTIONS

New Orleans cornerback Isaac Yiadom played for the Giants in 2020.

New Orleans practice squad defensive lineman Jack Heflin appeared in one game for the Giants in 2022 after joining their practice squad in mid-December. Heflin and Giants safety Dane Belton were teammates at Iowa in 2020.

New Orleans practice squad defensive end Niko Lalos was signed by New York as an undrafted free agent in 2020, played in six games for the Giants as a rookie and spent the 2021 campaign on their practice squad.

Saints Offensive Line Coach Doug Marrone is a native of the Bronx. Marrone tutored New York tackle Evan Neal as his position coach at Alabama in 2021 and was Giants OL Justin Pugh's head coach at Syracuse.

New Orleans tight end Juwan Johnson played with New York running back Saquon Barkley and inside linebacker Cam Brown at Penn State. Johnson prepped at Glassboro (N.J.) HS.

Giants Assistant Defensive Line Coach Bryan Cox played for the Saints in 2002. Saints Assistant Head Coach/Special Teams Coordinator Darren Rizzi and Cox served on the same Miami Dolphins coaching staff in 2011 and Assistant Special Teams Coach Phil Galiano and Cox served on the same Tampa Bay Buccaneers coaching staff from 2012-13. Rizzi tutored Giants safety Bobby McCain on special teams with the Miami Dolphins from 2015-18.

New Orleans Secondary Coach Marcus Robertson and New York Offensive Line Coach Bobby Johnson served on the same Detroit Lions coaching staff in 2013. Saints Senior Offensive Assistant Bob Bicknell and Johnson served on the same Buffalo Bills coaching staff from 2010-11. Bicknell and Giants Running Backs Coach Jeff Nixon served on the same San Francisco coaching staff in 2016 and at Baylor in 2017. Bicknell and Giants Assistant Special Teams Coach Stephen Thomas and Quarterbacks Coach Shea Tierney served on the same Eagles coaching staff. Thomas served on the Southern Mississippi staff in 2011.

New Orleans Tight Ends Coach Clancy Barone and New York Defensive Line Coach Andre Patterson served on the same Minnesota Vikings coaching staff from 2017-18.

Saints Senior Defensive Assistant Peter Giunta tutored the Giants secondary from 2006-14.

New Orleans guard/center Max Garcia went to training camp with the Giants in 2022.

New Orleans Assistant General Manager/Vice President of Football Operations Khai Harley graduated with a degree in accounting from Rutgers in 1998.

Giants College Area Scout Brendan Prophett was a member of the Saints scouting staff in 2015.

New Orleans wide receiver A.T. Perry and Giants outside linebacker Boogie Basham were college teammates at Wake Forest.

New Orleans Assistant General Manager/Vice President of College Personnel Jeff Ireland and New York Senior Vice President and General Manager Joe Schoen served in the same Miami front office from 2008 13, with Ireland serving as General Manager.

New Orleans center/guard Cesar Ruiz and New York guard Ben Bredeson were college teammates at Michigan.

New York Special Teams Coordinator Thomas McGaughey served as special teams coordinator/defensive assistant at LSU from 2011-13, tutoring Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu in 2011, when he had two punt return touchdowns.

McGaughey tutored Saints linebacker Demario Davis on special teams with the New York Jets in 2014. Davis and Giants kicker Randy Bullock were teammates with the New York Jets in 2015. Saints defensive back Lonnie Johnson Jr., linebacker Monty Rice and Bullock were teammates with the Tennessee Titans. Rice and New York tight end Lawrence Cager, outside linebacker Azeez Ojulari and tackle Andrew Thomas were college teammates at Georgia.

New Orleans linebacker Pete Werner and New York wide receiver Parris Campbell were college teammates at Ohio State.

New Orleans safety Jordan Howden and New York inside linebacker Carter Coughlin and center John Michael Schmitz Jr. were college teammates at Minnesota.

Giants cornerback Cordale Flott prepped at Saraland (Ala.) HS and was a college standout at LSU.

New Orleans cornerback Alontae Taylor and New York wide receiver Jalin Hyatt were college teammates at Tennessee.

Saints defensive end Isaiah Foskey and Giants cornerback Nick McCloud were college teammates at Notre Dame.

New Orleans quarterback Jameis Winston and Giants defensive lineman Rakeem Nunez-Roches were teammates in Tampa Bay from 2018-19. Nunez-Roches played at Southern Mississippi.

Saints cornerback Paulson Adebo and Giants inside linebacker Bobby Okereke were college teammates at Stanford.

Saints safety Johnathan Abram, defensive back Cameron Dantzler Sr. and defensive back J.T. Gray were college teammates with New York tackle Tyre Phillips at Mississippi State.

Saints wide receiver Lynn Bowden Jr. and New York wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson were college teammates at Kentucky.

New Orleans Wide Receivers Coach Kodi Burns tutored Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton at Auburn from 2016-18.

Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard's later father Derick, played for New Orleans in 1989.

New Orleans quarterback Derek Carr and New York outside linebacker Jihad Ward were teammates with the Oakland Raiders from 2016-17.

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