Game Details:
- Date: Monday, December 1, 2025
- Time: 8:15 PM EST
- Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA
- TV: Monday Night Football
- Betting Line: Patriots -7.5, Over/Under 46.5
Monday Night Showdown: Banged-Up Giants Visit Favored Patriots
The New England Patriots return home to host the New York Giants in a Week 13 Monday Night Football matchup. The Patriots enter the game as significant 7.5-point favorites, reflecting the different trajectories these two teams have been on this season. For the Giants, the story revolves around health and resilience, while the Patriots look to secure a key home victory.
New York Giants Outlook
The biggest news for the Giants is at the most important position. Quarterback Jaxson Dart, who has been dealing with a concussion, is officially cleared and expected to start against the Patriots. His return provides a much-needed boost for an offense that has navigated a season plagued by injuries.
The Giants’ injury report has been a significant storyline. In mid-November, the list of ailing players had reportedly expanded to as many as 16, a number that has tested the team’s depth. Kicker Graham Gano was placed on injured reserve earlier in the month, and other key players like LT Andrew Thomas, LB Bobby Okereke, and CB Paulson Adebo have appeared on reports in recent weeks. This battle of attrition has been a factor in their struggles, as the team was cited with a 2-7 record as of early November. For the Giants to pull off an upset on the road, they will need a heroic effort from Dart in his return and hope their battered roster can hold up in prime time.
New England Patriots Outlook
The Patriots come into this contest as the clear favorites at home. Some preseason predictions projected New England would enter this game with a solid 7-4 record, positioning them for a potential playoff push. Playing at Gillette Stadium on a Monday night provides a distinct advantage.
While the most up-to-date injury report will be critical to monitor, the Patriots have managed their own share of injuries throughout the season. Earlier in the year, players such as TE Austin Hooper (concussion), DT Joshua Farmer (ankle), DT Jaquelin Roy, and LB Christian Elliss have been listed on practice and injury reports. How New England’s health holds up will be key, but they appear to be in a much stronger position than their opponent. To secure a win and cover the spread, the Patriots will need to capitalize on the Giants’ potential weaknesses and control the game from the outset.
Prediction & Pick
This matchup appears to be a classic case of two teams heading in opposite directions. The Giants are a team struggling to stay healthy, and while the return of quarterback Jaxson Dart is a positive, returning from a concussion against a tough opponent on the road is a difficult task. The Giants’ extensive injury list from November suggests they are a worn-down unit.
The Patriots, meanwhile, are the healthier, more stable team playing in front of their home crowd. The 7.5-point spread is large, but it reflects the significant challenges facing the Giants. New England should be able to control the line of scrimmage and force a recently-injured quarterback into mistakes.
The Spread: The Giants’ injury woes, especially when contrasted with the Patriots’ status as a solid home favorite, make it hard to bet on them keeping this close. Look for the Patriots to wear down the Giants over four quarters.Pick: Patriots -7.5
The Total: The total is set at 46.5. With the Giants’ offense relying on a quarterback just returning from injury and facing a tough road environment, their scoring may be limited. This could lead to a game script where the Patriots control the clock and play solid defense, keeping the final score from turning into a shootout.Pick: Under 46.5
Final Score Prediction: Patriots 27, Giants 17
Sources:
Giants Team | New York Giants – Giants.com
New York Giants Injury Status – ESPN
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