The Green Bay Packers and the New York Giants meet in week 14 NFL action from MetLife Stadium on Monday night. Not the greatest primetime matchup we’ve seen, but both teams come into this game on win streaks, who keeps their streak alive? Let’s take a look and give out a Packers vs. Giants Prediction.
Green Bay Packers Team Preview
The Green Bay Packers come into this one on the heels of three straight wins after a 27-19 win over the Kansas City Chiefs last time out. Jordan Love has thrown for 2,866 yards, 22 touchdowns and 10 interceptions on 61.3% passing while AJ Dillon has 521 rushing yards to lead the Pack. Jayden Reed has a team-high 513 receiving yards along with 5 touchdowns while Romeo Doubs has a team-high 45 receptions for 505 yards and 7 touchdowns this season. Christian Watson has 422 receiving yards and 5 TDs, while Luke Musgrave and Dontayvion Wicks each have 300+ receiving yards as well this season. On defense, Quay Walker has a team-high 92 total tackles while Rashan Gary has a team-high 9 sacks and Preston Smith also has 5.5 sacks this season.
Green Bay Packers Team Facts
- The Packers have won each of their last 16 games in December.
- The Packers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Packers have scored the first touchdown in each of their last seven games as favorites against NFC East opponents.
- The Packers have won the first half in each of their last six games as favorites against NFC East opponents.
- The Packers have lost the first quarter in five of their last six games as road favorites following a win.
New York Giants Team Preview
The New York Giants come into this one off of their bye week, but are still riding a two-game win streak after a 10-7 win over New England last time out. Tommy DeVito has thrown for 697 yards, 7 touchdowns and 3 interceptions on 62.9% passing while Saquon Barkley leads the Giants on the ground with 697 rushing yards. Darius Slayton has a team-high 435 receiving yards while Darren Waller has 384 receiving yards. Jalin Hyatt has 330 receiving yards and Wan’Dale Robinson has 265 receiving yards and another four Giants have 100+ receiving yards as well this season. On defense, Bobby Okereke leads the Giants with 113 total tackles while Kayvon Thibodeaux has a team-high 11 sacks.
New York Giants Team Facts
- The Giants have lost each of their last eight Monday games played on the East Coast.
- The Giants have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games at MetLife Stadium following a home win.
- The Giants have scored the first touchdown in four of their last five Monday home games.
- The Giants have lost the first half in each of their last six games at MetLife Stadium following a home win.
- The Giants have lost the first quarter in each of their last six December home games against NFC opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Giants rank 32nd in the NFL in yards per game this season (258.7).
- The Giants rank 32nd in the NFL in passing yards per game this season (151.6).
- The Packers rank 1st in the NFL in kickoff return yards per game this season (51.9).
- The Packers rank 1st in the NFL in Q3 win percentage this season (75.0).
Packers vs. Giants Prediction
I was tempted by the Giants as a home dog as New York’s been playing well, while the Packers could be in for a letdown after their big win over the Chiefs. However, the Packers are the far better team and more trustworthy team, and are still in the mix for a playoff spot coming into this week. The Giants are in the mix as well, but I have to think that Green Bay keeps it going for another week. Give me Green Bay here.