The New York Giants are the current kings of the rough-and-tumble world (along with Washington Football Team) of the NFC East. Will they be able to hold their fort against the Seattle Seahawks, who helped keep the Giants’ status as division leaders after beating the Philadelphia Eagles? Or, will the Seahawks continue their winning ways? Check out our preview of this game below.
The Giants gained control of the No. 1 spot in the NFC East, thanks to a 19-17 road win over the Cincinnati Bengals last Sunday. However, that win was dashed with bad news, as quarterback Daniel Jones left Cincy with a hamstring injury that’s reportedly going to keep him out for ‘some time’. With that, the Giants are hoping that backup quarterback Colt McCoy will be up to the task, while Jones is sidelined. McCoy didn’t see much action after Jones exited the Cincinnati game, as he threw for just 31 yards on 6-of-10 completions. However, facing Seattle’s shaky defense could make life easier for McCoy and the Giants’ receivers. The Seahawks are last in the league with 328.8 passing yards per game. Also look out for running Wayne Galman, as the running back has scored in each of the last five Giants games, collecting six rushing scores over that stretch.
The Giants are 4-1 against the spread in their last five games overall.
The Seahawks flexed their muscle last Monday, as they dropped the Philadelphia Eagles in a 23-17 win that saw the latter squeak out a backdoor cover via a meaningless scoring drive. Nevertheless, the Seahawks are on a groove again, as they have won their last two games after going 1-3 from Weeks 7 t0 10. Wide receiver DK Metcalf went full Calvin Johnson against the Eagles, as he had 177 receiving yards on 10 catches, while Chris Carson announced his return to action by rushing for 41 yards and a touchdown on eight carries. Seattle’s much-maligned defense showed some life in the Eagles game wherein the Seahawks sacked Wentz six times. The Giants are not enjoying strong quarterback play and regardless of who starts for New York in Week 13, the Seahawks are encouraged to build on their defensive performance in Week 12.
The Seahawks are 4-1 against the spread in their last five games at home.
