Overview

• McKinstry earned the Week 5 honor after a 26-14 win over New York in which he made two interceptions on consecutive fourth-quarter drives, the first picks of his NFL career.
• He finished the game with four tackles, three pass breakups, and helped hold the Giants to 199 net passing yards.
• The award is his first weekly recognition and the Saints’ first conference weekly honor of 2025, as well as their first defensive weekly award since 2023.
• Through five games this season, he has started every contest and totaled 20 tackles, two interceptions, and four pass breakups.
• A 2024 second-round pick (41st overall) from Alabama, McKinstry has appeared in 20 games with 14 starts over two seasons, posting 61 tackles, two interceptions, and 11 pass breakups.