The Saints have had a tough season, but still find themselves in a three-way tie for the division lead in the NFC South, despite having a losing record.
On Sunday, they face a Giants team that only won two of their first 10 games but has since won three in a row.
Here are the biggest stories to watch as the Giants look to keep their winning streak going:
Can the Giants keep the good times rolling?
This three-game winning streak, led by undrafted rookie quarterback Tommy DeVito, suddenly has the Giants back in the mix in a congested NFC Wild Card race. Despite being 5-8, the Giants are just one game behind the final playoff spot.
Winning out to end up with a winning record after being 2-8 seems implausible, but that might not even be necessary. The way things are shaping up, it’s looking like an 8-9 record could get you into the postseason.
The Giants don’t need to look that far ahead, though. If they keep taking one game at a time, they’ll stay alive, and Sunday definitely looks like a game they can win if they continue to play well.
Will Derek Carr’s struggles continue?
The Saints had lost three in a row before hosting the one-win Panthers on Sunday and, though they were able to come away with the win, it was extremely unimpressive.
They won 28-6, but that score didn’t tell much of the story, as they added a pair of touchdowns in the last six minutes.
Carr was booed by his home fans and at one point argued with offensive lineman Erik McCoy on the field. While the veteran gunslinger finished strong with the two late touchdown passes, he still only had 119 passing yards. He didn’t complete a 10-yard pass until the fourth quarter, and it was the fourth game out of the last five where he’s failed to surpass 230 passing yards.
Overall, Carr’s stats are solid, as he posted three consecutive 300-yard passing games earlier this season. But he certainly seems to be trending downwards and his confidence looks to be low, so the Giants should try to rattle…
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Publish date : 2023-12-15 14:15:00
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