The Atlanta Falcons are hosting the New York Giants this Sunday. The Falcons are coming off a sweaty win last week against the Las Vegas Raiders 15-9. Meanwhile, the Giants are looking to bounce back after getting trounced last week against the Baltimore Ravens, 35-14. The Giants are playing for pride at this point in the season and the Falcons are playing to keep their hope to catch the Buccaneers in the division. Will the Giants pull off the upset in Atlanta or will the Falcons keep their hopes for the postseason alive? Let’s dive into this game and cook up a winner!
New York Giants vs. Atlanta Falcons Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| New York Giants | +8.5 (-110) | Over 42.5 (-106) | +360 |
| Atlanta Falcons | -8.5 (-110) | Under 42.5 (-114) | -460 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
New York Giants vs. Atlanta Falcons Match Details
- Fixture: New York Giants @ Atlanta Falcons
- Date and Time: December 22nd, 2024 @ 1 PM EST
Key Stats
New York Giants
The New York Giants are coming off a debilitating loss to the Baltimore Ravens last week. They lost 35-14 at home. Tommy DeVito was injured in the first half and was replaced by Tim Boyle. They combined for 22 pass completions on 37 pass attempts for 191 yards, one touchdown, and an interception. Malik Nabers had a good game with 10 catches for 82 yards, including a 23-yard touchdown. Tyrone Tracy Jr. led the team with 31 rushing yards on 10 carries. The Giants are ready to turn the page on this chapter of their franchise’s story and draft a quarterback in this year’s NFL Draft.
Defensively, they have been decent despite the terrible season. They are ranked 20th in points allowed per game, 7th in passing yards allowed per game, 31st in rushing yards allowed per game, 20th in offensive touchdowns allowed, 6th in sacks, and 28th in takeaways per game. If you look at the injury report, it isn’t a pretty sight. Drew Lock, Tommy DeVito, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Malik Nabers, Wan’Dale Robinson, Bobby Okereke, Brian Burns, Dane Belton, and Cory Durden are all questionable for this game. As I mentioned, this team needs a reset.
Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are coming off a narrow win last week on Monday Night Football against the Las Vegas Raiders, 15-9. Atlanta will start Michael Penix Jr. after Kirk Cousins‘ struggles the past month. Kirk completed 11 o f17 passes for 112 yards, 1 touchdown, and an interception. Bijan Robinson dominated this game with 135 yards from scrimmage, 125 rushing yards on 22 carries, and 10 receiving. Drake London had a good game with 3 catches for 53 yards and a touchdown. Penix is in a good situation with good weapons and is going against a bottom-tier defense in the NFL.
Atlanta’s defense has been below average this season. For the year, they are ranked 25th in points allowed per game, 24th in passing yards allowed per game, 13th in rushing yards allowed per game, 16th in offensive touchdowns allowed, 32nd in sacks, and 21st in takeaways per game. In terms of injuries, this is a relatively healthy team. There aren’t many notable injuries other than a few key special team players. KhaDarel Hodge is one of them. Hodge blocked two punts in their win against the Raiders. This team is still in play to win the division and punch their ticket to the postseason.
Prediction
The Atlanta Falcons are going to beat the brakes off the New York Giants in this game. Atlanta is the better team, at home, and in a better situation. The Giants are just waiting for next season and have nothing to play for. Michael Penix is the only variable that could be a key factor in this game. It’s his first game in his NFL career, but I think he is ready for the challenge. He has nice pieces around him and an all-worldly running back to help him out. The Falcons cruise to a double-digit win at home and keep their hopes of catching the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC South.
