The New York Giants (2-3) are coming off an impressive upset win on the road over the Seattle Seahawks (3-2) and now turn their focus to a prime-time matchup.
After pulling off a 29-20 upset win on the road in Seattle, the Giants will be hosting the Cincinnati Bengals (1-4) at MetLife Stadium on Sunday night in Week 6.
They are hoping to see the return of rookie sensation Malik Nabers, who was inactive due to a concussion in Week 5. The same goes for running back Devin Singletary, who was out with a groin injury.
The Giants open the week as 3.5-point home underdogs against the Bengals, and the experts around the league are following suit.
NFL picks, predictions Week 6: Giants vs. Bengals
Bill Bender, Sporting News: Bengals 27, Giants 21
Bender: "Is this a dangerous spot for a reeling Bengals team that continues to struggle on defense? The Giants have allowed 21 points or less the past two weeks, but they also are 0-2 S/U and averaging 10.5 points per game at home. Joe Burrow is 1-1 on Sunday Night Football, but he has a 113.6 passer rating. Cincinnati's passing attack will remain on point in a much-needed road victory."
Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News: Bengals 30, Giants 27
Iyer: "The Bengals' offense needs to score plenty and pass plenty with Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins because the defense has fallen apart vs. the run and pass. The Giants' offense has gotten hot with Daniel Jones responding well to Brian Daboll's play-calling when not facing a tough defensive matchup. Look for Jones to keep it up, especially if Malik Nabers returns to show he can be as good of a rookie LSU receiver as Chase was. The Giants run well with whoever to stay in the game, but Burrow delivers a game-winning drive to try to save the Bengals season (again)."
Jeremy Cluff, USA Today Sports: Bengals 34, Giants 20
Cluff: "The Bengals really can't fall to 1-5, can they? Cincinnati has had some tough losses. It will have a big win against the Giants in Week 6."
Matt Johnson, Sportsnaut: Bengals 28, Giants 27
Johnson: "Theoretically, this is a game the Cincinnati Bengals should be able to win relatively easily. We’ve learned our lesson, though, especially considering how well this New York Giants offense performed without Malik Nabers. The standout rookie receiver should return in Week 6 and he will absolutely feast on this Bengals’ secondary, just as Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins will eat on Sunday Night Football against New York’s corners. The edge goes to the better quarterback, but the Giants defensive line could swing this game easily."
Ben Rolfe, Pro Football Network: Bengals 24, Giants 21
Rolfe: "The Giants got a surprise win in Week 5 and did so in a very dominant fashion. If not for a bizarre play on the goal line that resulted in a huge swing in terms of points, where they went from the half-yard line to allow a touchdown in the space of a few seconds, then we would be talking more about how easily they won.
With that said, New York is still below average on both sides of the ball.
The Bengals have scored over 100 points in the last three games but have gone 1-2 in that period. Their defense is a major concern, and it will make it hard to take them laying points on the road. They should win, but the best way to go might be the moneyline as part of a parlay."
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