Giants vs Jaguars MNF Preview

The New York Giants suffered a disappointing loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 10. The Jacksonville Jaguars suffered an embarrassing loss to the Houston Texans in Week 10. Now both of those teams will be looking to get back on the right track when they meet at Jacksonville's ALLTEL Stadium for this week's Monday Night Football contest.

The Giants were trying to move into a tie with the Bears for the top mark in the NFC by beating their rival at home last weekend. However, despite leading that game 13-10 at halftime New York still found themselves on the losing end of a 38-20 final score. Chicago managed to score four touchdowns over the final two quarters to grab the win.

Eli Manning turned in a terrible performance against Chicago's tough defense, completing just 14-of-32 pass attempts for 121 yards, with no touchdowns and two interceptions. Tiki Barber picked up 141 rushing yards on 19 carries for the Giants (with one 46-yard dash), while Brandon Jacobs ran for just nine yards, but had two scores.

The Jaguars were huge favorites at home against the Texans on the weekend, but Houston jumped out to an early 10-0 lead and held on for a 13-10 victory. David Garrard completed just 15-of-34 pass attempts for 214 yards in the loss for Jacksonville, with no touchdowns and four troublesome interceptions. Maurice Jones-Drew ran for the Jags' only major score in the fourth quarter, while Josh Scobee booted a FG in the second.

As a result Jacksonville is now just 5-4 on the season, and they're four games back of the Indianapolis Colts for top spot in the AFC South. Against-the-spread the Jags are 5-4 in their nine games, while they're 4-1 ATS at home, and 2-3 ATS as the favored team. Totals bettors have watched Jacksonville go 4-5 on the OVER/UNDER this year.

The Giants are one game better than the Jaguars at 6-3 straight-up, but they're also 5-4 against-the-spread this season. New York is 3-1 ATS as the road team, and 3-2 ATS as the underdog. As for OVER/UNDER, the Giants have also been involved in four OVER plays and five UNDER results this season, making both teams a mixed bag for totals.

Oddsmakers opened the Jaguars as 3-point home favorites in this contest, but that line had increased to Jacksonville -3.5 (and Jacksonville -4 at some books) by the end of the week. The game's posted total has increased from 38 to 38.5 (or 39) over the week.

The Jaguars and the Giants have battled on the gridiron just three times over the past 10 years. New York pulled out a 24-17 victory in their last meeting, at Giants Stadium back in November 2002. The Giants were listed as 3-points home favorites in that game, and covered the spread, while the combined score was an OVER result. Overall, New York is 2-1 lifetime against Jacksonville (but just 1-2 ATS) with three OVER plays.

On the injury front, Jaguars starting quarterback Byron Leftwich won't play again this week (he could be out for the season), so the team is hoping that Garrard can improve on his performance against the Texans. For the Giants, DL Michael Strahan is on the injury report as OUT this week but there's a chance he could be back for the next game.

Here is the official Week 11 injury report for the Giants:

Luke Petitgout T Out Week 11 (Fibula)
Michael Strahan DE Out Week 11 (Foot)
Justin Tuck DE Out Week 11 (Foot)
Sam Madison CB Doubtful Week 11 (Hamstring)
Osi Umenyiora DE Doubtful Week 11 (Hip Flexor)
Carlos Emmons LB Questionable Week 11 (Groin)
Sinorice Moss WR Questionable Week 11 (Quadricep)
Brandon Short LB Questionable Week 11 (Quadricep)
David Tyree WR Questionable Week 11 (Groin)

Here is the official Week 11 injury report for the Jaguars:

Jorge Cordova LB Questionable Week 11 (Hamstring)
Donovin Darius S Questionable Week 11 (Knee)
Chris Hanson P Questionable Week 11 (Hamstring)
John Henderson DT Questionable Week 11 (Hamstring)
Byron Leftwich QB Questionable Week 11 (Ankle)
Stockar McDougle T Questionable Week 11 (Ankle)
Montell Owens RB Questionable Week 11 (Head)
Nick Sorensen S Questionable Week 11 (Head)
Marcus Stroud DT Questionable Week 11 (Ankle)
Terry Cousin CB Probable Week 11 (Groin)
Wayne Hunter T Probable Week 11 (Wrist)
Clint Ingram LB Probable Week 11 (Shoulder)
Brian Iwuh LB Probable Week 11 (Shin)
Rashean Mathis CB Probable Week 11 (Hamstring)
Bobby McCray DE Probable Week 11 (Shoulder)
Gerald Sensabaugh S Probable Week 11 (Shoulder)
Daryl Smith LB Probable Week 11 (Biceps)
Fred Taylor RB Probable Week 11 (Groin)
Dee Webb CB Probable Week 11 (Shoulder)
Marcellus Wiley DE Probable Week 11 (Groin)
Ernest Wilford WR Probable Week 11 (Thigh)
Brian Williams CB Probable Week 11 (Foot)
Derrick Wimbush RB Probable Week 11 (Ankle)
George Wrighster TE Probable Week 11 (Back)

After playing at home on Monday night the Jaguars will hit the road for a matchup with the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium early on Sunday afternoon. The Giants will stay on the road for a game against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field later on Sunday.

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