After selecting up their second win of the season in Week 5, the New York Giants will head again to MetLife Stadium to host the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 6.
Regardless of the Bengals having only one win on the season and touring because the away group, the Giants opened up as 3.5-point dwelling underdogs earlier this week.
Each groups want a win on this sport. Nevertheless, you could possibly argue the Bengals are a tad extra determined for a win given the truth that their expectations had been a lot increased coming into the season.
With Sunday proper across the nook, listed here are three causes for optimism forward of Sunday.
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Subsequent Man Up
The Giants had been heavy underdogs this previous Sunday on the highway on the opposite aspect of the nation and had been with out Malik Nabers and Devin Singletary.
Within the absence of two vital items, the Giants received large performances from their subsequent males up — Darius Slayton and Tyrone Tracy Jr.
If Nabers is sidelined once more, the Giants’ probabilities of profitable Sunday night time will take a giant hit. Nevertheless, clearly, the Giants proved they’ve confidence of their depth to step up.
The Giants may even be with out Kayvon Thibodeaux on Sunday. After being rumored as a participant to be traded earlier than the season, the Giants will profit from holding on to Azeez Ojulari who might be requested to step up in Thibodeaux’s absence.
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Daniel Jones could have discovered the deep ball
By way of the primary 4 weeks of the season, quarterback Daniel Jones struggled with throws down the sphere. On Sunday in Seattle, Jones appeared extra assured within the deep ball, hitting Darius Slayton on just a few throws down the sphere, together with a powerful landing within the second half.
Jones is coming into Sunday with confidence, enjoying nicely in his final 4 video games. If they’ll unlock the deep ball, head coach Brian Daboll could take extra pictures down the sphere this week and open up much more holes within the run sport. Opening up the downfield passing sport will open up extra prospects for the offense.
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A chance to place factors on the board
The Giants put up a season-high 29 factors this previous Sunday. This Sunday night time, the Giants will welcome a Bengals group that’s giving up a median of 29 factors per sport, second-most within the league.
With the expertise the Bengals have of their receiving corps, the Giants might want to put factors on the board Sunday to maintain the sport shut.
The Bengals’ protection additionally has the second-fewest sacks within the league (6.0). The Giants’ improved offensive line ought to have the ability to defend Daniel Jones Sunday to assist the offense push the ball down the sphere.
