Our Saints vs Giants preview covers the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, total, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch for the NFL Week 6 matchup between the New Orleans Saints (1-4) and the New York Giants (3-1-1) on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. Kickoff is 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT), and the game airs on FOX.
Week 6 storyline: The Giants come off a 27-27 overtime tie at Washington and host a New Orleans team that lost 23-13 to Minnesota, where C Erik McCoy said the offense needs to get its act together (ESPN). The Giants are 3-0 at MetLife Stadium.
As of Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, 1:59 AM PT (4:59 AM ET), DraftKings via ESPN lists the Giants as 1.5-point favorites over the Saints, with the moneyline at Saints -110 / Giants -110 and the over/under at 45.5. Since the open, the spread has moved from NYG -2.5 to NYG -1.5 and the total is unchanged at 45.5. Below are the full Saints vs Giants odds, both team previews, the latest Week 6 injury news and TV details.
Saints vs Giants Odds & Preview Info
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | New Orleans Saints at New York Giants |
| Records | Saints 1-4 (1-1 road) · Giants 3-1-1 (3-0 home) |
| Spread | Saints +1.5 (-120) · Giants -1.5 (+100) |
| Moneyline | Saints -110 · Giants -110 |
| Total | 45.5 (Over -108 / Under -112) |
| Venue | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ |
| Date/Time | Sunday, October 18, 2026 · 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT) |
| TV | FOX |
| Head Coaches | Saints: Kellen Moore · Giants: John Harbaugh |
| Starting QBs | Saints: Tyler Shough · Giants: Jameis Winston |
Odds: DraftKings via ESPN as of Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, 1:59 AM PT (4:59 AM ET). Opening line: NYG -2.5, total 45.5, moneyline Saints +124 / Giants -148. Line movement: the spread has moved from NYG -2.5 to NYG -1.5, the total is unchanged at 45.5, and the moneyline has gone from Saints +124 / Giants -148 at the open to Saints -110 / Giants -110. Spread and total prices are shown in parentheses. Lines can move before kickoff.
New Orleans Saints Preview
2026 results through Week 6: Week 1: at Lions, L 30-31 · Week 2: at Ravens, W 24-17 · Week 3: vs Raiders, L 27-35 · Week 4: vs Falcons, L 24-45 · Week 5: vs Vikings, L 13-23. Points: 118 scored, 151 allowed.
Season so far: New Orleans lost 31-30 at Detroit, won 24-17 at Baltimore, then lost three home games: 35-27 to Las Vegas, 45-24 to Atlanta and 23-13 to Minnesota.
Quarterback and key players: Tyler Shough is 137 of 205 for 1,299 yards with nine touchdowns and five interceptions. Chris Olave has 39 catches for 537 yards, Travis Etienne Jr. has 128 rushing yards, Chase Young has four sacks and Pete Werner has 35 tackles (ESPN).
This week: LBs Kaden Elliss (calf) and Anfernee Jennings (knee), G Jeremiah Wright (concussion) and DTs Nathan Shepherd and Vernon Broughton (illness) are listed out on ESPN’s tracker.
New York Giants Preview
2026 results through Week 6: Week 1: vs Cowboys, W 28-20 · Week 2: at Rams, L 6-28 · Week 3: vs Titans, W 12-7 · Week 4: vs Cardinals, W 36-24 · Week 5: at Commanders, T 27-27. Points: 109 scored, 106 allowed.
Season so far: The Giants beat Dallas 28-20, lost 28-6 at the Rams, then beat Tennessee 12-7 and Arizona 36-24 before the tie. They are 3-1-1.
Quarterback and key players: Jameis Winston is 76 of 132 for 805 yards with six touchdowns and three interceptions. Cam Skattebo has 294 rushing yards, Malik Nabers has 329 receiving yards, Tremaine Edmunds has two sacks and rookie LB Arvell Reese has 43 tackles (ESPN).
This week: S Jason Pinnock (concussion) is listed out, OT Jermaine Eluemunor (calf), CB Colton Hood (concussion) and S Tyler Nubin (neck) are questionable, and DE Chauncey Golston went on injured reserve.
Saints vs Giants Key Injuries
Source: ESPN’s injury tracker as of Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, 1:59 AM PT (4:59 AM ET), with team-site, ESPN and NFL Network reporting for context. These are tracker statuses after Week 6, not official game designations: official Week 6 reports for this game run Wednesday through Friday, with game designations on Friday, Oct. 16. Some players listed questionable left Week 6 games and have not been updated yet.
New Orleans Saints — Out: G Jeremiah Wright (concussion); DT Nathan Shepherd (illness); LB Kaden Elliss (calf); LB Anfernee Jennings (knee); DT Vernon Broughton (illness) · Doubtful: none · Questionable: none · Recent injured reserve moves (ESPN): WR Jordyn Tyson (hamstring strain).
New York Giants — Out: S Jason Pinnock (concussion) · Doubtful: none · Questionable: OT Jermaine Eluemunor (calf); CB Colton Hood (concussion); S Tyler Nubin (neck) · Recent injured reserve moves (ESPN): DE Chauncey Golston (neck); WR Braxton Berrios (foot surgery).
Saints vs Giants Key Matchup Notes
- Olave vs the Giants’ secondary: Olave has 537 receiving yards, and the Giants have three defensive backs on the tracker.
- New Orleans’ run game: Etienne leads the Saints with 128 rushing yards.
- Home form: The Giants are unbeaten at home; New Orleans’ win came on the road.
- Saints’ defense: New Orleans has allowed 151 points, about 30 per game.
- Market snapshot: DraftKings opened NYG -2.5 with a 45.5 total and now shows NYG -1.5 and 45.5 (DraftKings via ESPN, as of 1:59 AM PT Tuesday).
Kickoff, Venue & How to Watch New Orleans Saints vs New York Giants
- Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT)
- Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
- TV / Streaming: FOX (regional broadcast; check local listings). Streaming: Fox One and the FOX Sports app (local FOX feed), NFL+ on phones and tablets, and NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube / YouTube TV for out-of-market viewers
Where to watch: the New Orleans Saints vs New York Giants game airs on FOX at 1:00 PM ET. Final inactives are released about 90 minutes before kickoff.
This preview is for informational purposes only. It reports odds, injury designations and broadcast details from DraftKings via ESPN, NFL.com, team sites, ESPN and AP, and it is not gambling advice. Odds, injury statuses and inactives can change before kickoff, so confirm with official sources. If you gamble, do so legally and responsibly; help is available at 1-800-GAMBLER. Information current as of Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, 1:59 AM PT (4:59 AM ET) for the Saints vs Giants game on October 18, 2026.