After choosing 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 residence underdogs earlier this week.
Each groups want a win on this sport. Nevertheless, you would argue the Bengals are a tad extra determined for a win given the truth that their expectations have been a lot greater 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 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 vital items, the Giants received huge performances from their subsequent males up — Darius Slayton and Tyrone Tracy Jr.
If Nabers is sidelined once more, the Giants’ possibilities of successful Sunday evening will take an enormous hit. Nevertheless, clearly, the Giants proved they’ve confidence of their depth to step up.
The Giants will 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 could have discovered the deep ball
By 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, taking part in nicely in his final 4 video games. If they will 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 potentialities 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 evening, 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 be capable to defend Daniel Jones Sunday to assist the offense push the ball down the sphere.
