The New York Giants (2-3) will host the Cincinnati Bengals (1-4) for their second prime-time matchup of the season on Sunday, Oct. 13, at MetLife Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC.
This will be the 12th regular season meeting between the two teams, with the Giants looking to continue their dominance over the Bengals at home. The Giants boast a perfect 4-0 record against Cincinnati at MetLife Stadium, with their last home victory in the series coming on Nov. 14, 2016, when Eli Manning threw for 240 yards and three touchdowns in a thrilling 21-20 win.
In their most recent matchup on Nov. 29, 2020, the Giants edged out a 19-17 victory in Cincinnati, pushing their all-time record against the Bengals to 5-6. New York has struggled on the road against Cincinnati, but they’ve managed to hold strong when playing at home.
Both teams come into this game hungry for a win. The Giants are coming off big win in Week 5 and will look to continue their winning ways with a win to stay in the playoff hunt. After an up-and-down start to the season, New York has shown flashes of brilliance on both sides of the ball but has struggled to find consistency.
Meanwhile, the Bengals enter the contest with a 1-4 record and are desperate to turn their season around. Cincinnati has underperformed following last year’s promising campaign, and injuries have played a key role in their struggles. Joe Burrow will look to get his offense going after facing some tough defenses in the early part of the season.
Key matchups to watch include the Giants’ pass rush, led by Kayvon Thibodeaux, trying to disrupt Burrow and the Bengals’ potent passing attack. On the flip side, the Giants’ offense, under quarterback Daniel Jones, will need to capitalize on a Bengals defense that has shown vulnerability against the run. Look for RB Matt Breida to play a significant role in a rushing attack that aims to fill the void left by the departure of Saquon Barkley.
Series History:
- Total Meetings: 11 (Regular Season)
- Giants’ Record: 5-6
- Home: 4-0
- Away: 1-6
- First Meeting: Bengals 13, Giants 10 (12/3/1972)
- Last Meeting: Giants 19, Bengals 17 (11/29/2020)
With a national spotlight on MetLife Stadium, both teams will be eager to make a statement. Can the Giants continue their unbeaten streak at home against Cincinnati, or will the Bengals find a way to steal a win and get their season back on track? Tune in to see who comes out on top in this prime-time clash.
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