The third week of the NFL regular season is about to begin, and there are many noteworthy games, but perhaps none stand out than the one where the yet-to-win New York Giants host the Cleveland Browns, who will be eager to extend their winning run this season. This premium matchup reviews an important early-season game that will be held on Sunday. The place is Huntington Bank Field. The game starts at 1:00 PM ET, and viewers can expect a very entertaining live game on FOX.
New York Giants vs. Cleveland Browns 9/22/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Sunday, September 22 at 1:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Huntington Bank Field |
| TV: | FOX |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
New York Giants (0-2) vs. Cleveland Browns (1-1)
The New York Giants want to use their rushing and receiving attacking potential with strong hope to trim their 0-2 in the first two regular season games. The defeat to Washington last week, also a close match with a score of 18-21, highlighted some noticeable offensive strategies more than the result. A notable offensive force has been running back Devin Singletary, who scored 5.1 yards per game for 132 rushing yards over two games with a long gain of 22 yards. His short quickness and ability to break tackles would help against the pass rush of Cleveland. On the other hand, he has been blessed with another rookie, Malik Nabers, who already outrun most of the receivers and has 193 receiving yards at an astounding 12.9-yard-impressive average.
Conversely, the Cleveland Browns were successful in their previous outing against Jacksonville, winning narrowly with a score of 18-13. Jerome Ford spearheads their running game, which is quite powerful, with him gaining an average of 5.7 yards per attempt, amounting to 108 yards on the ground. His performance will be necessary for the Giants as they have struggled with running quarterbacks. Offensively, wide receiver Jerry Jeudy has been quiet, finishing with 98 receiving yards on 8 catches, but can still make big plays when given the ball.
Daniel Jones QB vs. Deshaun Watson QB
Daniel Jones, the quarterback for the Giants, has not had a very good showing this season, with a rate of only 54.3% completion and 364 yards with 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Protection has not been the strongest point, with 6 taken sacks already. This tackling attempt would be critical considering the turnovers and the efforts to control the game’s tempo against the robust Browns’ defense that Jones will face.
At the same time, Deshaun Watson of the Browns has completed 58.2% of his passes with 355 yards passing. As for Jones, the same as he did, Watson has also performed poorly in average yards per attempt so far and has already been sacked 8 times in this season. His calm while being pressured and his clutch ability may be the difference in this battle.
Whenever they meet in a game, these quarterbacks will have to endure the punched in the gut, and the more august of them will be the ones who will not flinch from the effect of early-season growing pains to run their respective offenses efficiently.
NFL Odds/Point Spread: Cleveland Browns -6.5 (-110), Total Odds: 42.5
The betting odds are leaning heavily towards the Browns, with a -6.5 point spread suggesting confidence in their ability to cover the spread at home. The total set at 42.5 points reflects expectations for a moderately high-scoring affair, considering both teams’ defensive vulnerabilities and recent trends.
New York Giants Betting Trends
After several tough seasons, the Giants have turned the corner, winning 6 out of the last 9 games regarding the spread (ATS). Still, their general performance has been very poor overall, picking up a solitary win in their last 6 games played. They also understand that it is one thing to perform so strongly regarding the ATS, but it is another thing against the Browns, who at least have been challenging in their backyard.
Cleveland Browns Betting Trends
The Browns have been playing very well whenever they have been at home, as they have a record of going 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games at home. In addition, they have also won 6 out of 8 home games versus the Giants, making them a further improvement on their already significant stronghold when playing at home. Based on these trends, it can be deduced that the match against the team from New York will not be difficult for Cleveland.
New York Giants vs. Cleveland Browns 9/22/24
The statistics and betting patterns indicate that the Cleveland Browns stand a better chance. No doubt the Browns will cover the -6.5 spread owing to their impressive home ATS record and the Giants’ poor execution of their scoring chances. The Cleveland defense has proven they can come through when it matters most, demonstrating they can hold the lead against a struggling Giants side this season.
In case one needs to explore further options in betting, the under on a 42.5 total looks relatively safe due to the current form of both teams, which is hardly convincing in terms of scoring. Additionally, prop bets on rushing yards for key players like Jerome Ford can yield more value. This game is quickly becoming a good opportunity for making additional wagers, as our NFL free prediction has the Browns winning at home.