Scheduled For: Sunday, November 24, 2024
Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Broadcaster: CBS
Betting Line: Giants (+6.0)
Over/Under Total: 40.5
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The New York Giants (2-8) will clash with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-6) this Sunday at MetLife Stadium. New York enters the game as 6.0-point underdogs, with an over/under set at 40.5.
The Buccaneers arrive for this contest with a season record of 4-6. In their previous game, Tampa Bay faced off against the San Francisco 49ers, suffering a narrow defeat with a final score of 23-20. Bucky Irving led the rushing attack with 13 carries for 73 yards (5.6 yards per attempt). Rachaad White also contributed, averaging 6.5 yards per reception with 39 yards on 6 catches. Quarterback Baker Mayfield went 18 of 29 for 116 yards and 1 touchdown, posting a quarterback rating of 82 without any interceptions. Defensively, the Buccaneers allowed 75 yards on 22 rushing attempts (3.4 yards per carry). They permitted the 49ers to complete 25 of 36 passes for a total of 338 yards, resulting in a completion rate of 69.4%. Tampa Bay managed 215 total yards on 56 offensive plays, including 27 rushing attempts for 110 yards (4.1 yards per carry).
This season, the Buccaneers have accrued a total of 3,615 yards. Offensively, they have registered 131 first downs and have committed 61 penalties totaling 465 yards. In terms of touchdowns, Tampa Bay has recorded 24 through the air and 8 on the ground. However, they have also turned the ball over 12 times (9 interceptions and 3 fumbles). The team averages 125.3 rushing yards per game, ranking 10th in the league, and they score an average of 27.9 points per matchup.
On the defensive end, the Buccaneers have allowed 2,641 passing yards, placing them 29th in the league. They give up 264.1 yards per game through the air with a completion rate of 68.6%. They have conceded 20 passing touchdowns and 9 rushing touchdowns so far this season. Overall, they allow an average of 389.3 yards per game, positioning them at 30th overall. Opponents can rush for about 4.8 yards per carry, averaging 125.2 rushing yards per game. The Buccaneers are currently ranked 27th in team defense, giving up 26.6 points per game, with a total of 1,252 rushing yards surrendered in ten contests.
The Giants carry a disappointing record of 2-8 into this game. In their last outing, they suffered a narrow defeat by a score of 20-17 against the Carolina Panthers. Daniel Jones finished the game with 190 yards, completing 22 of 37 passes, but his quarterback rating was only 50.5 with 2 interceptions and an average of 5.1 yards per pass attempt. Wan’Dale Robinson was a key receiver, catching 5 passes for 51 yards (averaging 10.2 yards per reception). On the ground, Tyrone Tracy rushed 18 times for 103 yards, averaging 5.7 yards per attempt. The Giants ended the contest with 342 total yards, having run 71 plays (4.8 yards per play), and they rushed for 167 yards on 34 carries (averaging 4.9 yards per carry). New York’s defense allowed 32 rushing attempts, giving up 188 yards (5.9 yards per carry), while their passing defense recorded a completion percentage of 60.0%, allowing 118 yards on 15 completions out of 25 attempts.
The Giants are currently the lowest-scoring team in the NFL, averaging just 15.6 points per game, ranking them 32nd overall. They have thrown for a total of 1,898 yards this season, averaging 189.8 passing yards per outing (26th in the league). On the ground, they accumulate an average of 119.9 yards per game, totaling 1,199 rushing yards in all. The New York Giants have a total offensive average of 309.7 yards per game, ranking 24th in the NFL. Their offense has also incurred 413 yards in penalties from 54 infractions, which ranks 28th in the league.
Defensively, the Giants are allowing 22.2 points per game, placing them 17th in the league. They have given up 12 passing touchdowns and an average of 184.2 yards per game through the air, ranking them 4th in the NFL in passing defense. The Giants have allowed 1,471 rushing yards this season (147.1 yards per game) along with 8 rushing touchdowns. Their defense has been on the field for 590 plays, currently positioned 7th in the league, and they have managed to secure 8 takeaways (7 fumbles and 1 interception) throughout the year.
Free Prediction: Bet on the Buccaneers (-6.0)
