For the Cardinals, Week 16 is about reversing a trend that has seen them consistently lay a giant egg against the spread following a sensational defensive effort.
Fans of the New York Giants and Arizona Cardinals are already dealing with questions about who will be throwing the football next season. But on Sunday, it’s all about Eli Manning and Drew Stanton as they go toe-to-toe at University of Phoenix Stadium with little more than pride on the line.
NFL Point Spread and Betting Analysis
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 19 Dec 9:18am | NYG | -4 -105 | O +39.5 -110 |
| Closing 22 Dec 9:08pm | NYG | -3 -115 | O +39.5 -110 |
The Cardinals are giving away a little more than a field goal in this one – and with the Giants coming in with the worst record in the NFC, Arizona might look like a solid home option in this one. But the Cardinals have been maddeningly inconsistent – they’ve covered just twice in their last 16 games after allowing fewer than 90 rushing yards in their previous game, and have failed to cover eight straight after surrendering fewer than 250 total yards in their prior contest.
Sports Interaction bettors are taking the points and running, leaning toward the Giants at a 72-percent clip. And everyone is jumping on the over-40 total play despite both teams trending toward the under in recent weeks. The Giants have gone below the total in four of their last five and are 5-11 O/U in their previous 16 road games. The Cardinals have exceeded the total just four times in their last 13 games, and are 1-4 O/U in their last five vs. NFC opponents.
New York Giants
If this is it for Manning in a Giants uniform, the last impression likely won’t be a good one. Since “reclaiming” the starting quarterback role following a bizarre one-week benching, Manning has thrown four touchdown passes with three interceptions despite compiling 662 passing yards in losses to division rivals Dallas and Philadelphia. Manning has just eight touchdown passes in six road games so far this season.
Arizona Cardinals
A week ago, there was talk that the Cardinals were prepared to make Blaine Gabbert the starting quarterback for 2018. But after Gabbert went 16-for-41 for 189 yards with an interception and two fumbles in last week’s 20-15 loss to Washington, Arizona has made the switch back to Stanton. But it won’t matter who stands under center if the Cardinals can’t fix an offensive line that has allowed a whopping 49 sacks, second-most in the NFL.
Weather
| temp | 71 |
| condition | sunny |
| wind | Southeast 3mph |
Injuries
Ereck Flowers (T)
Bobby Hart (T)
Jason Pierre-Paul (DE)
Eli Apple (CB)
Landon Collins (S)
Evan Engram (TE)
Sterling Shepard (WR)
Brett Jones (C)
Darian Thompson (S)
B.J. Goodson (LB)
Ulrick John (T)
Elijhaa Penny (RB)
Haason Reddick (LB)
Kerwynn Williams (RB)
John Brown (WR)
Antoine Bethea (S)
Troy Niklas (TE)
Corey Peters (DL)
Olsen Pierre (DL)
John Wetzel (T)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Ereck Flowers (T) | Out Sun | Groin - 30 / 12 / 17 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
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Flowers has a groin injury and will not suit up against the Redskins on Sunday. |
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| Bobby Hart (T) | Ques Sun | Ankle - 30 / 12 / 17 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
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Hart has an ankle injury and his status is uncertain for Sunday's game against the Redskins. |
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| Jason Pierre-Paul (DE) | Ques Sun | Finger - 29 / 12 / 17 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
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Pierre-Paul is dealing with a finger injury and his status is unclear for Sunday's game against the Redskins. |
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| Eli Apple (CB) | Out Sun | Suspension - 27 / 12 / 17 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
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Apple has been suspended indefinitely for a pattern of behavior that is conduct detrimental to the team and will not play Sunday against the Redskins. |
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| Landon Collins (S) | I-R | Forearm - 24 / 12 / 17 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Collins suffered a fracture in his forearm and has been placed on injured reserve. |
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| Evan Engram (TE) | Out Sun | Ribs - 24 / 12 / 17 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Engram suffered a rib injury in the previous game and will be unavailable for Sunday's contest against the Redskins. |
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| Sterling Shepard (WR) | Out Sun | Neck - 24 / 12 / 17 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Shepard left the last game with a neck injury and will not play Sunday against the Redskins. |
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| Brett Jones (C) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 20 / 12 / 17 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Jones is nursing an ankle injury but is expected to take part in Sunday's game against the Cardinals. |
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| Darian Thompson (S) | Prob Sun | Knee - 20 / 12 / 17 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Thompson is battling a knee injury but is expected to line up against the Cardinals on Sunday. |
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| B.J. Goodson (LB) | I-R | Ankle - 17 / 12 / 17 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Goodson has been placed on injured reserve with a leg injury, ending his season. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Ulrick John (T) | Out Sun | Back - 30 / 12 / 17 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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John has a back injury and will be inactive for Sunday's game against the Lions. |
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| Elijhaa Penny (RB) | Ques Sun | Hand - 30 / 12 / 17 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Penny is dealing with a hand injury and his availability for Sunday's game against the Seahawks is unclear. |
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| Haason Reddick (LB) | Prob Sun | Foot - 29 / 12 / 17 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Reddick is expected to play Sunday against the Seahawks despite a foot injury. |
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| Kerwynn Williams (RB) | Prob Sun | Quadricep - 29 / 12 / 17 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Williams will likely suit up for Sunday's contest against the Seahawks despite injuries to his quadriceps and ribs. |
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| John Brown (WR) | Prob Sun | Toe - 28 / 12 / 17 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Brown has a toe injury but is expected to play Sunday against the Seahawks. |
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| Antoine Bethea (S) | I-R | Pectoral - 26 / 12 / 17 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Bethea suffered a torn pectoral muscle and has been placed on injured reserve, ending his season. |
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| Troy Niklas (TE) | Ques Sun | Ankle - 20 / 12 / 17 | 1-1 | 0-2 | + - |
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Niklas is dealing with an ankle injury and did not play in the last game. His status for Sunday against the Seahawks is unclear. |
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| Corey Peters (DL) | Ques Sun | Ankle - 20 / 12 / 17 | 1-1 | 0-2 | + - |
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Peters is tending to an ankle injury and it is undetermined if he will partake in Sunday's contest against the Giants. |
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| Olsen Pierre (DL) | Ques Sun | Illness - 20 / 12 / 17 | 1-1 | 0-2 | + - |
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Pierre is ailing from an illness and it is uncertain if he will suit up Sunday against the Giants. |
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| John Wetzel (T) | Ques Sun | Knee - 20 / 12 / 17 | 1-1 | 0-2 | + - |
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Wetzel is hampered by a knee injury and his availability against the Giants on Sunday is up in the air. |
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Giants vs. Cardinals Prediction
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NEW YORK GIANTS
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ARIZONA CARDINALS
20
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 19 Dec 9:18am NYG -4 -105 O +39.5 -110 Closing 22 Dec 9:08pm NYG -3 -115 O +39.5 -110 -
Weather
temp 71 condition sunny wind Southeast 3mph -
Injuries
Ereck Flowers (T)
Out Sun Groin - 30 / 12 / 17Bobby Hart (T)
Ques Sun Ankle - 30 / 12 / 17Jason Pierre-Paul (DE)
Ques Sun Finger - 29 / 12 / 17Eli Apple (CB)
Out Sun Suspension - 27 / 12 / 17Landon Collins (S)
I-R Forearm - 24 / 12 / 17Evan Engram (TE)
Out Sun Ribs - 24 / 12 / 17Sterling Shepard (WR)
Out Sun Neck - 24 / 12 / 17Brett Jones (C)
Prob Sun Ankle - 20 / 12 / 17Darian Thompson (S)
Prob Sun Knee - 20 / 12 / 17B.J. Goodson (LB)
I-R Ankle - 17 / 12 / 17Ulrick John (T)
Out Sun Back - 30 / 12 / 17Elijhaa Penny (RB)
Ques Sun Hand - 30 / 12 / 17Haason Reddick (LB)
Prob Sun Foot - 29 / 12 / 17Kerwynn Williams (RB)
Prob Sun Quadricep - 29 / 12 / 17John Brown (WR)
Prob Sun Toe - 28 / 12 / 17Antoine Bethea (S)
I-R Pectoral - 26 / 12 / 17Troy Niklas (TE)
Ques Sun Ankle - 20 / 12 / 17Corey Peters (DL)
Ques Sun Ankle - 20 / 12 / 17Olsen Pierre (DL)
Ques Sun Illness - 20 / 12 / 17John Wetzel (T)
Ques Sun Knee - 20 / 12 / 17Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Ereck Flowers (T) Out Sun Groin - 30 / 12 / 17 0-1 0-1 + - Flowers has a groin injury and will not suit up against the Redskins on Sunday.
Bobby Hart (T) Ques Sun Ankle - 30 / 12 / 17 0-1 0-1 + - Hart has an ankle injury and his status is uncertain for Sunday's game against the Redskins.
Jason Pierre-Paul (DE) Ques Sun Finger - 29 / 12 / 17 0-1 0-1 + - Pierre-Paul is dealing with a finger injury and his status is unclear for Sunday's game against the Redskins.
Eli Apple (CB) Out Sun Suspension - 27 / 12 / 17 0-1 0-1 + - Apple has been suspended indefinitely for a pattern of behavior that is conduct detrimental to the team and will not play Sunday against the Redskins.
Landon Collins (S) I-R Forearm - 24 / 12 / 17 1-1 1-1 + - Collins suffered a fracture in his forearm and has been placed on injured reserve.
Evan Engram (TE) Out Sun Ribs - 24 / 12 / 17 1-1 1-1 + - Engram suffered a rib injury in the previous game and will be unavailable for Sunday's contest against the Redskins.
Sterling Shepard (WR) Out Sun Neck - 24 / 12 / 17 1-1 1-1 + - Shepard left the last game with a neck injury and will not play Sunday against the Redskins.
Brett Jones (C) Prob Sun Ankle - 20 / 12 / 17 1-1 1-1 + - Jones is nursing an ankle injury but is expected to take part in Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Darian Thompson (S) Prob Sun Knee - 20 / 12 / 17 1-1 1-1 + - Thompson is battling a knee injury but is expected to line up against the Cardinals on Sunday.
B.J. Goodson (LB) I-R Ankle - 17 / 12 / 17 1-2 1-2 + - Goodson has been placed on injured reserve with a leg injury, ending his season.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Ulrick John (T) Out Sun Back - 30 / 12 / 17 1-0 0-1 + - John has a back injury and will be inactive for Sunday's game against the Lions.
Elijhaa Penny (RB) Ques Sun Hand - 30 / 12 / 17 1-0 0-1 + - Penny is dealing with a hand injury and his availability for Sunday's game against the Seahawks is unclear.
Haason Reddick (LB) Prob Sun Foot - 29 / 12 / 17 1-0 0-1 + - Reddick is expected to play Sunday against the Seahawks despite a foot injury.
Kerwynn Williams (RB) Prob Sun Quadricep - 29 / 12 / 17 1-0 0-1 + - Williams will likely suit up for Sunday's contest against the Seahawks despite injuries to his quadriceps and ribs.
John Brown (WR) Prob Sun Toe - 28 / 12 / 17 1-0 0-1 + - Brown has a toe injury but is expected to play Sunday against the Seahawks.
Antoine Bethea (S) I-R Pectoral - 26 / 12 / 17 1-0 0-1 + - Bethea suffered a torn pectoral muscle and has been placed on injured reserve, ending his season.
Troy Niklas (TE) Ques Sun Ankle - 20 / 12 / 17 1-1 0-2 + - Niklas is dealing with an ankle injury and did not play in the last game. His status for Sunday against the Seahawks is unclear.
Corey Peters (DL) Ques Sun Ankle - 20 / 12 / 17 1-1 0-2 + - Peters is tending to an ankle injury and it is undetermined if he will partake in Sunday's contest against the Giants.
Olsen Pierre (DL) Ques Sun Illness - 20 / 12 / 17 1-1 0-2 + - Pierre is ailing from an illness and it is uncertain if he will suit up Sunday against the Giants.
John Wetzel (T) Ques Sun Knee - 20 / 12 / 17 1-1 0-2 + - Wetzel is hampered by a knee injury and his availability against the Giants on Sunday is up in the air.