This Sunday the New York Giants (2-9) are heading to Oakland to take on the Raiders (5-6). The Giants’ decision to bench Eli Manning and start Geno Smith put this game on the radar for most NFL fans. With the Raiders in the play-off hunt, you can be sure that they’ll be playing a tough game. The Giants are trying to fight through the rest of what’s been a pretty rough season for them and Smith will definitely be looking to prove himself this Sunday.
Giants vs. Raiders Viewing Details
The Raiders are a huge favorite at home against the giants with the current over/under set at 42.0, considering the players out for the Raiders and Smith’s big start.
Date: Sunday, December 3, 2017
Time: 4:25 P.M. EST
TV Channel: FOX
Location: Oakland Coliseum; Oakland, CA
Giants vs. Raiders Breakdown
The Oakland Raiders
The Raiders are hoping to stay on the right track after a big divisional win last weekend against the Denver Broncos. A win this game would give the Raiders a chance to get to .500 on the season. Although Smith’s start has become the talk of the NFL, and not necessarily in a good way, the Raiders shouldn’t sleep on Smith. Against the Raiders, Smith has a decent set of numbers including a 2-1 record, four TD passes and three interceptions and a 69.5 completion percentage which is his best against any team he’s played more than once. On top of Smith’s career numbers against them, the Raiders will be short Michael Crabtree, who is serving a one game suspension, and Amari Cooper who is dealing with an ankle injury and a concussion.
The New York Giants
The Giants will be battling outraged fans this week with their decision to bench Manning. Although head coach Ben McAdoo stated that he was interested in looking into other quarterbacks next year, it is strange that they wouldn’t just let Manning finish the season, especially considering the year the team has had. The Giants have had a tough run and Manning hasn’t been playing his best, but he has also been playing behind a pretty rough offensive line and lost two key players early on in the season.
