The New York Giants and New Orleans Saints had a barn burner at the Superdome.
This game was one of the most ridiculous displays of defense you will ever see, or one of the most masterful displays of quarterback skill ever. The New York Giants and the New Orleans Saints had a shoot out at the Superdome, but teams throwing touchdowns at will.
Quarterbacks Eli Manning and Drew Brees took turns throwing touchdown passes and rewriting the record book. Odell Beckham Jr led the people catching touchdown category, which was extensive, with three. He was one of four players to catch multiple touchdowns in the game.
With the game tied at 42 apiece in the fourth quarter, a hit by Giants corner back Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie knocked the ball loose and Trumaine McBride recovered a ball hovering in mid-air and returned it for the go-ahead touchdown.
Brees led a touchdown drive in the final two minutes of the game to tie the score. It was his seventh touchdown in a game, tying an NFL record.
The Giants were held and forced to punt, and it was returned to midfield but fumbled. The Saints recovered the fumble at the 47-yard line and was the victim of a facemask from the punter, putting the Saints on the 32-yard line with five seconds left in the game and a chance at a field goal for the win.
Kai Forbath delivered giving the Saints the win.
The 101 combined points was the third most in NFL history.
Three stars
- Drew Brees, QB, Saints – Threw an NFL record-tying 7 touchdown passes, for 511 yards, completed 80% of his passes and just one interception.
- Eli Manning, QB, Giants – Manning was nearly perfect, throwing six touchdowns and zero interceptions.
- Odell Beckham Jr, WR, Giants – Odell Beckham Jr caught three touchdown passes.
Highlights
The Saints dialed up the flea flicker.
**FLEA FLICKER ALERT**
— NFL (@NFL) November 1, 2015
Ingram sells it.
Brees throws it.
Snead brings it home for the Touchdown
So pretty. #NYGvsNO https://t.co/vrXYvktNmK
Brandin Cooks had a 26-yard touchdown.
Brandin Cooks is FAST.
— NFL (@NFL) November 1, 2015
Like toss it to him and watch him ZOOM for a 26-yard TD fast.#NYGvsNO https://t.co/dAa5w80KOA
Marques Colston had a 53-yard touchdown.
Turn back the clock (again) today and admire Marques Colston catching a 53-yard TD.
— NFL (@NFL) November 1, 2015
Too easy. Way too easy #NYGvsNO
https://t.co/sYYLHxO4rB
This game also included a rare punter celebration.
Greatest Punter celebration of all time? 😂😂😂#NYGvsNO https://t.co/rFiHWakxEf
— NFL (@NFL) November 1, 2015
Odell Beckham had already scored two touchdowns, but his third was the most impressive of the bunch.
Odell Beckham Jr. had already caught a 1-yard TD and a 2-yard TD.
— NFL (@NFL) November 1, 2015
So this time he went for a 50-yard TD.#NYGvsNO https://t.co/HwlfkS8eh4
Brees found Cook again for a touchdown.
He might be 5'10'' but Brandin Cooks looks about 6'8'' on this LEAPING TD grab. #NYGvsNO https://t.co/zHMMN7XeyB
— NFL (@NFL) November 1, 2015
Manning fired back with a touchdown pass.
4th and 5
— NFL (@NFL) November 1, 2015
OBJ? Not open.
Randle? Not open.
Harris? Not open.
Throw it to Harris anyway.
TOUCHDOWN Giants! #NYGvsNO https://t.co/E0mCcXpUjM
The Giants were able to finally get the lead in the fourth quarter with a bizarre turnover.
**PINBALL PICK-6 ALERT**
— NFL (@NFL) November 1, 2015
This is about as insane of a Pick 6 as you'll ever see. #NYGvsNO https://t.co/ekBctyibc7
Odds
The Saints were favored by three points at home and the over/under was set at 51. Needless to say, this shootout blew past the over/under, nearly doubling it which is even more unbelievable.
The Saints won by three, pushing on the spread.
Next Week
The Giants travel again next week to take on another NFC South team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Saints stay at home and welcome the lowly Tennessee Titans to the Superdome.