Experts share their picks for the Patriots Week 13 matchup against the New York Giants.
Mike Reiss, ESPN:
Pick: Patriots 27, Giants 20
Managing injuries and not looking ahead to the bye week are a big part of the challenge for Mike Vrabel's team, as they've re-filled the tank consistently in their nine-game win streak … but seem to be missing some spark in recent weeks.
Stephania Bell, ESPN: Patriots
Matt Bowen, ESPN: Patriots
Mike Clay, ESPN: Patriots
Chris Fowler, ESPN: Patriots
Dan Graziano, ESPN: Patriots
Kalyn Kahler, ESPN: Patriots
Pamela Maldonado, ESPN: Patriots
Eric Moody, ESPN: Patriots
Jason Reid, ESPN: Patriots
Lindsey Thiry, ESPN: Patriots
Seth Wickersham, ESPN: Patriots
NFL.com
Ali Bhanpuri, NFL.com: Patriots 27, Giants 21
Brooke Cersosimo, NFL.com: Patriots 25, Giants 22
Dan Parr, NFL.com: Patriots 27, Giants 21
Gennaro Filice, NFL.com: Patriots 27, Giants 23
Tom Blair, NFL.com: Patriots 28, Giants 20
Why Dan picked the Patriots: The Giants hold the dubious distinction of being the only team eliminated from playoff contention by the end of Week 12. They have every reason to pack it in with an interim head coach and now a new defensive coordinator. They keep on battling through all the losses, though. The G-Men pushed a contender to overtime on the road last week, but they've blown fourth-quarter leads in each of their last three games. Meanwhile, the Patriots have the league's longest active winning streak (nine games) and can't let a favorable home matchup like this slip away if they want to be the AFC’s top seed come January. The loss of Will Campbell undoubtedly hurts, as does the injury to Jared Wilson, so New England's new-look offensive line will be tested by a capable Giants front. The gulf between these teams might not be as gargantuan as their records indicate -- especially if Jaxson Dart returns from a concussion -- but I will be surprised if Mike Vrabel's squad lets its guard down after the Bengals gave the Pats a bit of a scare last week.
Pete Prisco, CBS Sports:
Pick: Patriots 31, Giants 21
The Patriots are riding a nine-game winning streak, while the Giants have been eliminated from playoff contention. Where is the motivation for the Giants, especially playing on the road for consecutive weeks? Patriots and Drake Maye will head to their bye after this one on a 10-game winning streak as they take care of the Giants.
Cody Benjamin, CBS Sports: Giants
Jared Dubin, CBS Sports: Patriots
Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports: Patriots
John Breech, CBS Sports: Giants
Tyler Sullivan, CBS Sports: Giants
Dave Richard, CBS Sports: Giants
Jamey Eisenburg, CBS Sports: Giants
Pro Football Talk
Mike Florio: Patriots 34, Giants 24
Chris Simms: Patriots 38, Giants 20
Paul Perillo, Patriots.com:
Pick: Patriots 33, Giants 20
Win streak hits 10 as Pats enjoy well-deserved bye.
Mike Dussault, Patriots.com:
Pick: Patriots 33 Giants 31
I expect the Giants to play fast and loose. But the patriot should get a nice boost from the Monday night football home crowd matching the Giants early on and making the key plays late to get the win.
Evan Lazar, Patriots.com:
Pick: Pats 27, Giants 23
Although the records would indicate otherwise, I do feel like the Giants will put up a fight on Monday night. The Giants pass rush vs. a banged-up Pats O-Line and Jaxson Dart's return should make this a game, but the Patriots hang on late to go into the bye at 11-2.
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