That searing discomfort being felt is the growing pains that were set to come with rookies Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo acting as the heart of the New York Giants' defense.

But it won't hurt much more than Sunday's showing against the New Orleans Saints.

Plagued by three fumbles and two interceptions, the Giants squandered an early 14-3 lead and ultimately collapsed in a 26-14 loss to the previously winless Saints in the Little Caesars Superdome, falling to 1-4 on the season. All five turnovers came on consecutive drives.

Dart accounted for a fumble and both picks, all three of which came in the second half on a day he completed 26 of 40 passes for 202 yards and two touchdowns to tight end Theo Johnson. He also added 55 rushing yards.

Skattebo, who picked up 59 yards on the ground, fum

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