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 workforce, the Giants opened up as 3.5-point dwelling underdogs earlier this week.
Each groups want a win on this recreation. Nevertheless, you may argue the Bengals are a tad extra determined for a win given the truth that their expectations have been a lot larger coming into the season.
With Sunday proper across the nook, listed below are three causes for optimism forward of Sunday.
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Subsequent Man Up
The Giants have been heavy underdogs this previous Sunday on the highway on the opposite facet of the nation and have been with out Malik Nabers and Devin Singletary.
Within the absence of two necessary items, the Giants bought massive 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 an enormous hit. Nevertheless, clearly, the Giants proved they’ve confidence of their depth to step up.
The Giants can 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 shall be requested to step up in Thibodeaux’s absence.
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Daniel Jones might have discovered the deep ball
By way of the primary 4 weeks of the season, quarterback Daniel Jones struggled with throws down the sector. On Sunday in Seattle, Jones appeared extra assured within the deep ball, hitting Darius Slayton on a couple of throws down the sector, together with a formidable 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 might take extra pictures down the sector this week and open up much more holes within the run recreation. Opening up the downfield passing recreation will open up extra prospects for the offense.
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A possibility 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 workforce that’s giving up a median of 29 factors per recreation, 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 sector.
