Derek Carr and his attack showed good things in the second half. Enough to secure victory against weak Giants
New Orleans Saints (7-7) – New York Giants (5-9): 24-6
Stop for the “hype” Tommy DeVito (20/34, 177 yards). The young quarterback was unable to lead his team to victory. Harassed by the Saints' pass-rush (7 sacks), DeVito and his line cracked. As is often the case for New Orleans, defense was key to the victory.
In attack, we also saw improvement. We had to wait until the 2nd half to see Derek Carr (23/28, 218 yards, 3TD) and his attack finally produce constructed and varied offensive series. The New Orleans quarterback may have reassured himself this evening.
The Saints of a short head
However, it started badly for the Saints in attack. They scored a touchdown (7-3) on a reception from Kirkwood on their second offensive series. But this series perfectly illustrates the concern of this attack: two deep passes which advance but not much else…
Derek Carr and his attack continue to operate too much by “flash” to really worry their opponents. This was enough to lead 7-6 at the break but not much more.
On the Giants side, the attack is also slipping. We had to settle for two field goals in the first half.
The first is registered in the first series (0-3). Then, New York and Tommy DeVito will chain the punts. The latter will come out injured (after a shock) during the Giants' last offensive. Back in the center of the attack, Tyrod Taylor leads the team to the field goal. A kick made by New York's replacement kicker.
Carr passes second
The second half finally saw the Saints attack increase its pace.
The locals notably managed two series of almost 7 minutes of possession each. Each time, they chain together runs, short, intermediate and long passes. A variety that bears fruit and finally allows the chains to move convincingly.
On the first series, it was Juwan Johnson on reception. On the second, it was Jimmy Graham who scored the touchdown for 24 to 6.
Touchdowns which gradually allow the Saints to widen the gap and win easily.
Indeed, opposite, the Giants fail to respond and multiply offensive failures.
With this victory, the Saints remain in the race for the NFC South title.
