The Meadowlands is in store for another action-packed week of football, with both teams taking the field this Sunday. The Giants will be at MetLife Stadium, hosting the Minnesota Vikings, while the Jets hit the road and face off against the New Orleans Saints.
New York Jets vs. New Orleans Saints
After making his first career start last week, rookie quarterback Brady Cook is expected to get the ball again as the Jets take on the Saints. With the exception of three interceptions, Cook had a solid start to his career, recording 176 passing yards and a passing touchdown. Cook also impressed on the ground, getting 39 rushing yards on six attempts.
Cook’s favorite target, Adonai Mitchell, continued to establish himself as one of the team’s premier receivers, recording 58 receiving yards on six receptions and a receiving touchdown. Mitchell will look to continue his impressive play this upcoming week against the 4-10 Saints.
The Jets are slight underdogs for their match against the Saints, though it is anticipated to be a close game. With both teams at similar records, the Jets are looking to gain some momentum as the season comes to a close soon. In Aaron Glenn’s first season as the team’s head coach, the Jets hope to end on a high note and keep the momentum rolling into next season.
Minnesota Vikings vs. New York Giants
After a close battle at home last week, the New York Giants will be returning to MetLife Stadium to take on the Minnesota Vikings. Jaxson Dart looks to continue his impressive rookie campaign, after another solid performance in last week’s game. Dart recorded 246 passing yards and two passing touchdowns to add to his stats.
Giants tight end Theo Johnson also put up impressive numbers, recording 72 receiving yards on three receptions. Dart has only improved the performance of his receivers, hoping to continue that trend in the team’s upcoming game against the Vikings.
The Giants are slight underdogs for the game, but the odds are almost even, signifying that it is anyone’s game. After falling short in the team’s last game at MetLife Stadium, the Giants are looking for redemption in a game that the team is capable of winning.
The Giants will be taking the field in the Meadowlands on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 1 p.m. The Jets will be taking the field at the same time, but miles away, as both teams will likely rely on rookie quarterbacks to lead them to a victory.
