The New York Giants (1-3) will head to Caesars Superdome on Sunday, October 5, to take on the winless New Orleans Saints (0-4). Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS in what will be the 34th regular-season meeting between the two franchises. The Giants currently hold a narrow 17-16 edge in the all-time series.
This matchup pits two teams desperate to stabilize their seasons. The Giants are coming off their first win of 2025, while the Saints are still searching for answers after an 0-4 start. Both squads enter Week 5 carrying injuries, uncertainty, and urgency.
Series History
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Series Meetings (Including Postseason): 33
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Giants’ Regular Season Record: 17-16
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Postseason Meetings: None
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First Meeting: Giants 27, Saints 21 (Oct. 8, 1967)
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Last Meeting: Saints 14, Giants 11 (Dec. 8, 2024, at MetLife Stadium)
The Giants’ most recent win over New Orleans came on October 3, 2021, a 27-21 overtime thriller on the road. That history should give Big Blue some confidence as they return to the Superdome.
Giants Storylines
Jaxson Dart’s Development
Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart will make his second career start. He showed flashes in last week’s win, combining mobility and poise under pressure. Head Coach Brian Daboll praised Dart’s consistency:
“Same guy every day. Young guy that prepares, studies, has energy, comes out and practices the right way. He’s pretty consistent with his preparation habits, consistent with his mentality.”
The Giants need Dart to build on that momentum while keeping mistakes to a minimum against a Saints defense that thrives on disguises and pressure fronts.
Andrew Thomas Returns Up Front
One of the biggest boosts for New York was the return of star tackle Andrew Thomas, who played a full workload for the first time in nearly a year.
Thomas admitted he felt the grind:
“Normal soreness. If anything, my lungs were more tired than anything. It was a good game. We got the win, so I’ll just keep building on that.”
The Giants’ offensive line faces another stern test against a veteran Saints front led by Cameron Jordan.
Injury Concerns
The Giants enter Week 5 banged up.
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Dexter Lawrence II (illness) is questionable but expected to play.
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RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (shoulder) is doubtful, opening more touches for Cam Skattebo, who scored last week.
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Tyler Nubin (groin) and Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (hamstring) are also questionable.
Daboll indicated that Tracy’s status is the biggest question mark but praised the team’s preparation:
“Everybody’s going to have to do their part. All skilled players, and the quarterback makes the right decision.”
Saints Outlook
The Saints, though winless, are always dangerous at home. Veteran leaders like Cameron Jordan and linebacker Demario Davis anchor a defense that plays multiple five-man fronts and thrives on communication breakdowns. Offensively, the Saints are trying to find rhythm after averaging just 15 points per game this season.
Thomas highlighted the challenge:
“It’s a veteran group. A lot of those guys have played a long time together. The linebackers are really good, really instinctive, so we’ve got to make sure we’re reading our keys and making our blocks.”
Key Matchups to Watch
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Jaxson Dart vs. Saints’ Pressure Packages
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The rookie QB must handle disguised looks and noise at the Superdome. Quick reads and clean communication will be critical.
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Giants O-Line vs. Cameron Jordan
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With Andrew Thomas back, protection improves, but Jordan will test the right side relentlessly.
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Giants Receivers Without Malik Nabers
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Darius Slayton has emerged as a steady veteran presence, while Theo Johnson’s red-zone role grows. Can this group collectively fill the void?
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Dexter Lawrence’s Health
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If Lawrence is less than 100%, the Giants’ run defense could be vulnerable.
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What’s at Stake
For the Giants, a win would even their record at 2-3 and keep them in the NFC playoff hunt while buying Dart valuable developmental time. For the Saints, falling to 0-5 would dig a nearly insurmountable hole in a competitive NFC South.
Expect a gritty, physical matchup. If Dart continues his steady progress and the Giants’ defense can bottle up the Saints’ attack, New York has the chance to leave New Orleans with momentum heading into a short week.
Prediction: Giants 20, Saints 16
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