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Saints Defeat Giants 14-11 as Bryan Bresee Blocks Gano's Field Goal; Giants Lose Eighth Straight

Dec 8, 2024, 09:21 PM

The New Orleans Saints defeated the New York Giants 14-11 after a thrilling finish at MetLife Stadium. Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee blocked a potential game-tying 35-yard field goal attempt by Giants kicker Graham Gano with eight seconds remaining, securing the victory for the Saints. Earlier in the game, Saints running back Kendre Miller opened the scoring with a touchdown, giving the Saints a 7-0 lead. Giants quarterback Drew Lock led the team down the field in the final minutes, converting two fourth-and-10 situations, including a 25-yard scramble and a 23-yard pass to Malik Nabers to reach the Saints' 12-yard line. However, Lock's efforts were thwarted by the blocked kick. Saints linebacker Demario Davis intercepted a pass from Lock earlier in the fourth quarter, and Giants linebacker Micah McFadden made a key tackle for loss on Miller, forcing the Saints to punt late in the game. The loss extends the Giants' losing streak to eight games and leaves them winless at home this season, while the Saints snapped their four-game road losing streak.