The New York Giants host the New Orleans Saints this Sunday (18) at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, for Week 6 of the 2026 NFL regular season. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. (13:00 local stadium time in America/New_York), with live broadcasts in the United States on Fox and NFL+.
Heading into the sixth week of the season after five games played, the New York Giants lead the NFC East in first place with a 3-1-1 record, coming off a 27-27 overtime tie against the Washington Commanders in Week 5. The New Orleans Saints enter the matchup with a 1-4 record after losing 23-13 at home to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 5, marking three consecutive losses as the home team. In the most recent meeting between the franchises, on October 5, 2025, the New Orleans Saints defeated the New York Giants 26-14 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
Where to watch New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints live
Fans in the United States can watch the Week 6 matchup between the New York Giants and the New Orleans Saints on over-the-air television and via streaming.
- Fox (over-the-air TV)
- NFL+ (streaming)
Start time and location for New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints
- Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Time: 1 p.m. in the United States (13:00 local stadium time, America/New_York)
- Location: MetLife Stadium, in East Rutherford
- Competition: NFL (North American football league) — Week 6
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How the New York Giants enter the game
The New York Giants are led by head coach John Harbaugh, who was officially named to the position on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, for his first season with the franchise after 18 years with the Baltimore Ravens. His coaching staff includes offensive coordinator Matt Nagy and defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson. Following the Week 5 tie against the Washington Commanders, Harbaugh stated he was “happy it wasn’t a loss and sad it wasn’t a win.” The team is aiming to win its first four home games in a single season for the first time since 2008.
On offense, the key players and projected starters feature quarterback Jameis Winston (who threw for 326 yards and 3 touchdowns in Week 5), running back Cam Skattebo (71 scrimmage yards in Week 5), wide receiver Malik Nabers (11 receptions, 121 yards, and 1 touchdown in Week 5), and tight end Isaiah Likely (11 receptions, 94 yards, and 2 touchdowns in Week 5). The defense relies on rookie linebacker Arvell Reese (42 tackles on the season), linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (9 tackles and 1 sack in Week 5), cornerbacks Deonte Banks (7 passes defended on the season) and Dru Phillips (5 tackles and 2 sacks in Week 5), and safety Jevón Holland (3 interceptions in 2026).
According to the official injury report released on Thursday (15), five New York Giants players did not practice on Wednesday and Thursday: outside linebacker Abdul Carter (calf), offensive tackles Jermaine Eluemunor (calf) and Andrew Thomas (groin), cornerback Colton Hood (concussion), and safety Tyler Nubin (neck). Linebacker Malik Harrison (groin), tight end Theo Johnson (neck), and cornerback Greg Newsome II (groin) were limited participants. Practicing in full were safety Elijah Campbell (thumb), running back Najee Harris (ribs), wide receiver Charlie Jones (Achilles), tight end Isaiah Likely (foot), wide receiver Darnell Mooney (neck), and safety Jason Pinnock (concussion). Final game status designations (Out, Doubtful, or Questionable) are only made official after Friday afternoon’s practice, and the coaching staff will finalize the starting lineup following the final training session. The NFL does not use an automatic suspension system for card accumulation.
How the New Orleans Saints enter the game
The New Orleans Saints are coached by Kellen Moore, who is in his second season with the franchise after being appointed on February 11, 2025, working alongside offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier and defensive coordinator Brandon Staley. During the week leading up to the game, New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson publicly stated that she will not accept the team’s recent level of performance following the 1-4 start. Responding to the owner’s public demands, starting quarterback Tyler Shough said she “wasn’t saying anything that wasn’t already known” inside the locker room.
Alongside quarterback Tyler Shough, the main players on the New Orleans Saints roster include running back Alvin Kamara, wide receiver Chris Olave, rookie safety Jonas Sanker (who recorded 7 tackles and an 87-yard fumble return touchdown in Week 5), safeties Justin Reid (10 tackles in Week 5) and Julian Blackmon, and cornerbacks Kool-Aid McKinstry and Quincy Riley.
The New Orleans Saints listed 13 players on their official Thursday (15) injury report. Five players did not participate in practice: starting wide receiver Chris Olave (illness), starting linebacker Kaden Elliss (calf), starting defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd (illness), linebacker Anfernee Jennings (knee), and defensive tackle Davon Godchaux (rest on Thursday). Running back Alvin Kamara (back), defensive tackle Vernon Broughton (illness), and cornerback/safety Lorenzo Styles Jr. (knee) practiced on a limited basis. Full participants on Thursday included quarterback Tyler Shough (left hand), linebacker Tyree Wilson (ankle), defensive tackle Colby Wooden (toe), guard Jeremiah Wright (concussion), and long snapper Zach Wood (calf, currently on injured reserve but designated to return). The head coach will determine the final active lineup after Friday’s practice.
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Officiating crew for New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints
The NFL has assigned referee Alex Kemp (number 55) as the head official for the Week 6 matchup between the New York Giants and the New Orleans Saints. Kemp’s regular 2026 officiating crew includes umpire Brandon Ellison, down judge Mike Carr, and line judge Rusty Baynes, though the complete nominal roster of field assistants and the replay official specific to Sunday’s game is still subject to weekly adjustments.
Head-to-head history between New York Giants and New Orleans Saints
In the history of the NFL regular season, the New York Giants and the New Orleans Saints have faced each other 34 times, with the series tied at 17-17. The New Orleans Saints have won the last three meetings against the opponent, including the 26-14 victory in Week 5 of the 2025 season. The last win by the New York Giants over the New Orleans Saints took place in Week 4 of the 2021 season, ending 27-21 in overtime.