New York Giants Underdogs Against Winless New Orleans Saints

The New York Giants enter their Week 5 matchup against the New Orleans Saints as 2-point underdogs despite their recent upset win over the undefeated Chargers, contrasting with their earlier status as slight favorites. The Saints, winless this season and struggling offensively, rank low in total yardage and scoring, while relying increasingly on their running game led by Alvin Kamara and Kendre Miller, though both have faced challenges. The Giants defense has been statistically weak overall, especially against the run, but their defensive line, featuring players like Dexter Lawrence, showed promise in recent games and could challenge the Saints' offense. The Giants' front seven is built more for pass rushing, with key players such as Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux, and their secondary, although dealing with injuries, includes good open-field tacklers. Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler has played solidly with moderate passing success, but the team's passing offense struggles with creating separation, relying heavily on three main receivers and tight end Juwan Johnson for consistency. Overall, the game features two struggling teams where defensive strengths and weaknesses will be critical in deciding the outcome at the Caesars Superdome.