The Trentonian (Trenton, NJ)

GIANTS GAMEDAY

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The Game: Giants (5-8) at Saints (67), Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, La., Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (FOX)

The Line: New Orleans by 5.5 History: The Giants lead the all-time series, 17-14, and won the most recent meeting in New Orleans on Oct. 3, 2021, in overtime, 27-21. The teams have split the last six games since 2011.

Key Matchup

Giants RT Tyre Phillips vs. Saints DE Carl Granderson: The Giants remain banged up at right tackle, so it would be smart for the Saints to deploy their top edge rusher on that side frequently. Granderson has 6.5 sacks, 11 tackles-for-loss and 17quarterb­ack hits. Giants TE Darren Waller vs. Saints secondary: If Waller is able to return after a five-game absence, his Pro Bowl talent could be huge against a New Orleans defense that has allowed the most touchdowns to tight ends (seven) this season. Giants LBs vs. Saints RB Alvin

Kamara: The Giants have allowed the fifth-fewest receiving yards (345) and only one receiving touchdown to running backs this season. Kamara ranks fourth among running backs in receiving yards (402) but has the most receptions (63).

Giants CB Deonte Banks vs. Saints WR Rashid Shaheed: Shaheed would likely become New Orleans’ top target Sunday if Chris Olave, who is a gametime decision, cannot play. The secondyear pro has 534 receiving yards and three touchdowns in 11 games. Banks has two intercepti­ons and 11passes defended during his rookie season. Injury Report

Giants: DOUBTFUL: RT Evan Neal (ankle); QUESTIONAB­LE: DL Dexter Lawrence (hamstring), TE Darren Waller (hamstring), OL Justin Pugh (calf).

Saints: OUT: DE Isaiah Foskey (quadricep), RB Kendre Miller (ankle), DE Payton Turner (toe); QUESTIONAB­LE: WR Chris Olave (ankle), OT Ryan Ramczyk (NIR-rest/knee), RB Jamaal Williams (groin).

Giant Facts: The Giants are trying to extend their winning streak to four games for the first time since October of 2022. … Saquon Barkley scored the game-winning touchdown in overtime the last time the Giants played in New Orleans. … The Giants’ 12 takeaways in their last three games are the most in the NFL during that stretch.

The Prediction: Saints 24, Giants 20

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