Will the NY Giants win their first game before Thanksgiving?
Week 9 – vs. Las Vegas Raiders
Raiders team offense ranking: No. 1
Raiders team defense ranking: No. 14
Analysis:
There isn’t a more prolific offense in the NFL through three weeks than … The Raiders.
Derek Carr is in the midst of the strongest start to a season in his career, having completed 64.7 percent of his passes for 1,203 yards with six touchdowns to two interceptions.
Darren Waller continues to be a matchup nightmare for opposing secondaries, and on defense, the Raiders are holding opponents to only 24 points per game.
The Raiders have the better roster, and seem to be developing an identity of a team that understands what it takes to close out close games. Meanwhile, the NY Giants have lost consecutive games on last-second field goals …
What happens if the NY Giants enter the bye week at 0-9, which seems plausible?
Is Joe Judge still the head coach against the Buccaneers? Is Dave Gettleman still the general manager?
Prediction: LOSS