The Giants are 19-5-1 ATS in their last 25 games, and are going to need Manning to be at his best when the playoffs begin to come around the corner towards the end of the season. The question here is not whether or not David Carr can carry the Giants on his back. It\u2019s actually whether you think Carr can be better than JaMarcus Russell. Considering how little we\u2019ve seen of Carr this season, and last, I still am willing to give the former first overall pick the benefit of the doubt.<\/p>\n Oakland Raiders (1-3) vs. New York Giants (4-0) Oakland will be without Darren McFadden, which means we\u2019ll get to see Young Hugg (Justin Fargas) get the majority of the carries. Frankly, I don\u2019t think that\u2019ll matter too much. The Giants allow 117.3 yards on the ground and have been vindictive in red zone defense, allowing just 16.0 points overall per game.<\/p>\n So let\u2019s break this down simply. David Carr is slightly better than Russell. Coughlin outclasses The Cable Guy in every way. The defense for the Giants is one of the best in the league and the Raiders give up 21.5 points per game. Even with the running game taking center stage for the Giants, I\u2019m not willing to shy away from them as three-score favorites against the Raiders. That\u2019s how pathetic I see Oakland as being.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/media.partners.betus.com\/BANNERS\/football\/sportsbook_kickoff_300x600_mybanner2.gif\")
<\/a> With an offense that has managed 145.5 yards on the ground against a rushing defense that gives up 146.3 (Oakland), the timing is set to unleash Brandon Jacobs in full force.<\/p>\n
\nSunday, October 11th — Giants Stadium, New York — 1:00pm EST
\nNFL Betting Line: NYG -14.5 (37.5)<\/strong><\/p>\n