The New Orleans Saints secured their first victory under rookie coach Kellen Moore by defeating the New York Giants 26-14 on October 5, 2025. Quarterback Spencer Rattler's 87-yard touchdown pass was a highlight of the game.
Saints win 26-14 against Giants
Spencer Rattler throws 87-yard touchdown
Jordan Howden scores on fumble return
Giants commit five turnovers
Jaxson Dart throws two interceptions
First win for rookie coach Kellen Moore
Spencer Rattler, energized by Rashid Shaheed’s 87-yard touchdown reception, sprinted the length of the field to celebrate, helping the New Orleans Saints secure a 26-14 victory over the New York Giants. This marked the Saints’ first win of the 2025 season and rookie head coach Kellen Moore’s first career win.
Offensive Highlights Spencer Rattler
Rattler completed 225 yards passing with no turnovers or sacks.
Shaheed caught four passes for 114 yards, including his sixth career touchdown of 53 yards or more.
Rookie Giants QB Jaxson Dart threw for 202 yards and two touchdowns but committed three critical turnovers, including two interceptions to Kool-Aid McKinstry in the fourth quarter.[1][2][3]
Defensive Impact
The Saints forced five turnovers from the Giants:
Safety Jordan Howden returned a fumble 86 yards for a touchdown that crushed a Giants scoring threat in the early fourth quarter.
Linebacker Demario Davis forced a key fumble recovered by safety Jonas Sanker, leading to a short field goal.
Defensive tackle Bryan Bresee’s strip of Giants running back Cam Skattebo set up Howden’s long score.[3][1]
Injuries and Team Notes
Giants’ inside linebacker Swayze Bozeman and defensive back Dru Phillips suffered ankle injuries.
Saints safety Justin Reid left early with concussion symptoms.
Veterans Taysom Hill and Foster Moreau made season debuts after recovering from major knee surgeries, injecting energy pregame with a spirited “Who-dat” chant.[2][1]
Coach and Player Reflections
Kellen Moore, who was last a Super Bowl offensive coordinator before his head coaching debut, praised his team’s resilience and blended roster of veterans and young talent. He called the win a “special” milestone after multiple tough losses.
Rattler, now 1-10 as a starter, celebrated the collective effort: “It feels good to get that first win. The defense played great. The offensive line was elite.” Shaheed added insight on his touchdown: “I faked left, saw the defender’s hips turn, then broke right — the rest is history”.[1][2]
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