NEW ORLEANS — It’s easy for people to lose things in New Orleans. Inhibitions. Wallets. Logic.
The Giants lost footballs at the Caesars Superdome on Sunday. Five turnovers sent them to a 26-14 loss against a previously winless Saints team. It was a demoralizing performance after the high of beating a previously unbeaten Chargers team last week.
The culprit ? Three fumbles and two interceptions. They became the first team since the 2016 Jets to have turnovers on five straight drives in a single game.
“It’s a recipe for disaster,” offensive lineman Andrew Thomas said.
“Five turnovers to zero, you’re not gonna win in this league,” coach Brian Daboll said.
The Giants (1-4) didn’t help themselves with drops, going 3-for-10 on third downs and a secondary picked apart by Saints quarterba