Predictions, picks and odds for NFL Week 9 game
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The Giants' Week 8 loss to the Eagles was a tough pill to swallow, especially since they could not stop the Eagles’ rushing attack and lost running back Cam Skattebo for the season. Skattebo was so effective as a runner and pass receiver that it definitely put a dent in the Giants' offense.
In addition to Skattebo, the NFL also fined running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. $5,731 for "unnecessary roughness," alleging "use of the helmet" early in the first quarter. The play in question was a two-yard run on first-and-10 and, like Skattebo, did not result in a penalty on the field. For Tracy, it was his first fine of the season.
On Monday, Esiason and his WFAN co-host Greg Giannitti both questioned the officiating in the Giants’ 38-20 loss to the Eagles on Sunday. The play that stood out the most was defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux’s perfect execution against the mostly unstoppable tush-push.
With these four offensive tackles dominating boards and mock drafts, fans and front offices are watching every snap. could 4 OT's go top 10?
Regarding Evan Neal, if the Giants could move on from him and acquire something of value in return, it should be a deal they look to make, given how poorly he’s played in recent years. Neal was drafted with the No. 7 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, with many expecting him to be an elite offensive tackle. Unfortunately, that hasn't been the case.
The New York Giants (2-6) are gearing up for a Sunday afternoon showdown with the San Francisco 49ers (5-3), marking rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart’s sixth start in the NFL. Unfortunately for Dart, after losing star wide receiver Malik Nabers for the season earlier this year,
Following two road games that were each brutal in their own way, the New York Giants (2-6) return home to face the San Francisco 49ers (5-3) in Week 9. 61-year-old John Hussey will greet them, the head official for Sunday afternoon's showdown.