Shutting down the Saints’ high-powered offense was a big part of the game plan for the Giants. But it wasn’t the only part. Which is why, despite clamping down on the Saints for most of the afternoon on Sunday at MetLife Stadium, the Giants lost, 33-18. Their offense sputtered throughout the afternoon and never clicked long enough or well enough for them to stay in the game, wasting a deceptively admirable performance by the defense —33 points allowed was good? — and sinking the team to 1-3 on the season.
The Giants’ big offensive stars were virtual non-factors.