New Orleans Saints vs New York Giants Picks and Predictions for Sunday, October 18, 2026

The New Orleans Saints (1-4) visit the New York Giants (3-1-1) on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET on FOX. New Orleans is tied for third in the NFC South after losing 23-13 to Minnesota, while New York sits first in the NFC East following a 27-27 overtime tie against Washington. The Giants are 1.5-point favorites after opening at -2.5, with the total unchanged at 45.5 points. Cash in a big winner with our free NFL picks.

New Orleans Saints Look to End Their Losing Streak

New Orleans has lost three consecutive games, falling to Las Vegas 35-27, Atlanta 45-24, and Minnesota 23-13. The Saints previously defeated Baltimore 24-17 for their only victory. New Orleans averages 23.6 points and 322 total yards per game. Tyler Shough has thrown for 1,299 yards, nine touchdowns, and five interceptions, completing 66.8% of his passes. Shough has also been sacked 13 times, while the Saints average 240.2 net passing yards per game.

New Orleans has struggled on the ground, averaging just 81.8 rushing yards per game. Travis Etienne Jr. has rushed for 128 yards, while Alvin Kamara has added 86 yards and two touchdowns. Chris Olave leads the receivers with 537 yards and one touchdown, followed by Devaughn Vele with 252 yards and two scores. Defensively, the Saints allow 30.2 points and 361 yards per game. Pete Werner leads with 35 tackles, while Chase Young has recorded four sacks. New Orleans has forced just one interception through five games.

Injuries: Jeremiah Wright (G, questionable, concussion); Nathan Shepherd (DT, questionable, illness); Kaden Elliss (LB, questionable, calf); Anfernee Jennings (LB, questionable, knee); Vernon Broughton (DT, questionable, illness). 

New York Giants Remain Unbeaten at Home

New York enters Sunday unbeaten in its last three games, defeating Tennessee 12-7 and Arizona 36-24 before tying Washington 27-27 in overtime. The Giants average 21.8 points and 308.2 total yards per game. Jameis Winston has thrown for 805 yards, six touchdowns, and three interceptions, completing 57.6% of his passes. Jaxson Dart has added 250 passing yards and three touchdowns without an interception. New York averages 199.2 net passing yards per game.

Cam Skattebo has rushed for 294 yards and one touchdown, averaging 3.6 yards per carry. The Giants average 109 rushing yards per game, while Malik Nabers leads the receivers with 329 yards and two touchdowns. Isaiah Likely has contributed 284 receiving yards and four scores. Defensively, New York allows 21.2 points and 327 yards per game. Arvell Reese leads with 43 tackles, followed by Tremaine Edmunds with 41. Jevon Holland has recorded three interceptions, helping the Giants force six interceptions through five games.

Injuries: Jermaine Eluemunor (OT, questionable, calf); Colton Hood (CB, questionable, concussion); Tyler Nubin (S, questionable, neck); Jason Pinnock (S, questionable, concussion); Chauncey Golston (DE, injured reserve, neck). 

Key to the Game

New Orleans has struggled defensively, allowing 30.2 points per game, while New York has won all three home contests. The Saints rely heavily on Shough and Olave because their rushing attack averages only 81.8 yards. New York's defense has forced six interceptions, creating a difficult matchup for Shough, who has thrown five picks. The Giants also allow just 21.2 points per game, giving New York an advantage against a Saints offense that scored only 13 points against Minnesota.

New Orleans Saints vs New York Giants Game Pick

• New York Giants -1.5 (+100)

New York enters Sunday unbeaten at home, with victories over Dallas, Tennessee, and Arizona. The Giants have allowed just 21.2 points per game and forced six interceptions, while New Orleans has thrown five picks. The Saints have lost three consecutive games and allowed at least 23 points in each defeat. New York's defense has demonstrated stronger consistency, and its passing attack has produced nine touchdowns through five games. The Giants also have the advantage of playing at MetLife Stadium, where they remain undefeated. New York will cover.

New Orleans Saints vs New York Giants Over/Under Pick

• Over 45.5 (-108)

New Orleans allows 30.2 points per game and has surrendered at least 23 points in all five contests. The Saints have also scored 23.6 points per game, with Shough throwing nine touchdowns through five starts. New York scored 36 points against Arizona and 27 against Washington in its last two games. The Giants face a Saints defense allowing 361 yards per contest, creating opportunities for additional scoring. New Orleans also has enough passing production through Shough and Olave to contribute. The game will finish over 45.5 points.