Giants vs. Raiders: Line, Odds, and Predictions - Raiders Favored in Daniel Jones' Return

Former New York Giants player Antonio Pierce will make his debut as the Las Vegas Raiders' interim head coach.

The Las Vegas Raiders are heading into November with a home game against the New York Giants, and all eyes are on former Giant Antonio Pierce, who has taken over as the Raiders' interim head coach after the firing of Josh McDaniels. The game is set to kick off at 4:25 p.m. ET at Allegiant Stadium, with FOX broadcasting the action.

The Raiders have had a rough couple of weeks, suffering back-to-back losses against the Bears and Lions before making the decision to part ways with McDaniels. However, they have managed to win their last two home games. With a new coach at the helm, the Raiders are hoping for a fresh start and a new sense of direction, although it's hard to fully implement a new vision in just four days. Additionally, the team has made the decision to bench starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo in favor of rookie Aiden O'Connell.

Looking back at past coaching changes, we've seen instances where a new coach has injected new energy into a team, even if the results were not long-lasting. For example, Jeff Saturday won his debut game as head coach for the Colts, ironically against McDaniels and the Raiders, but the team went on to lose every other game. Similarly, when Steve Wilks took over for the Panthers last October, he lost his first game but managed to lead the team to a 6-6 record and came close to securing a division title and a playoff berth.

On the other side of the field, the Giants have been struggling this season, with only one win in their last six games. However, they have some hope with starting quarterback Daniel Jones returning after a three-week absence. In their recent loss to the Jets, the Giants had a dismal performance on third down, converting only 2 out of 19 attempts. The question remains whether Jones can make a significant impact, as he has shown signs of regression this season, throwing six interceptions and only managing two touchdown passes. The Giants currently rank last in both yards and points per game, and star running back Saquon Barkley is averaging a career-low 3.7 yards per carry.

Although the Giants had a comeback win against the Cardinals in Week 2, it remains their only victory on the road this season. They have struggled to cover the spread away from MetLife, with a 1-3 record.

As the Giants prepare for Jones' return, there has been some confusion surrounding the team's transparency about his injury. However, with Garoppolo benched, the Raiders face the challenge of determining their long-term plan at quarterback.

In conclusion, the upcoming game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the New York Giants promises to be an intriguing matchup, with the Raiders looking for a fresh start under their new interim head coach and the Giants hoping for a turnaround in their struggling season. Both teams have key players returning, but they also face significant challenges. Only time will tell how these factors will play out on the field.

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