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Steelers 9, Giants 6: It’s a field goal fest on Monday Night Football

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Steelers 9, Giants 6: It’s a field goal fest on Monday Night Football

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PITTSBURGH – Home is where the hard times are for Daniel Jones and the New York Giants.

You’d think things would be more uncomfortable on the road, but that’s not the case, setting up a very interesting scenario as the Giants visit the Steelers tonight inside Acrisure Stadium.

In three road games, the Giants are 2-1 and Jones looks much more like a winning quarterback. He has completed 65.6 percent of his passes with six touchdowns and no interceptions on the road with a passer rating of 106.7.

As a team, the Giants have scored one touchdown at home and six on the road. They are averaging 7.8 points at home and 22.7 on the road.

Let’s not forget the Giants’ record in prime time with Jones at quarterback. They are 1-14 in 15 regular season night games since Jones became the starter three games into his rookie season in 2019.

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This one is getting wild. Three touchdowns – two for Pittsburgh, one for the Giants – have been taken off the board, either by penalty or review.

The latest was a Russell Wilson scoring strike to George Pickens, who had gotten behind the Giants’ secondary for the catch in the back of the end zone. Tae Banks came over and hit Pickens, who was in the air, and Pickens only got the same foot down twice before tumbling out of bounds. The officials reviewed the play – it was likely an assist review – and it was ruled incomplete. The Steelers challenged anyway and lost a timeout for their troubles.

Steelers settled for Chris Boswell’s third field goal. Greg Joseph has two field goals for the Giants.

The Giants stepped up in the shadow of their end zone again, holding the Steelers to another field goal.

They were gashed again on the ground for the second series in a row, but the Steelers inexplicably decide to throw the ball in the red zone after a long run by Najee Harris and the defense held.

Russell Wilson threw behind a receiver on second down. Then Isaiah Simmons knocked down a pass in zone coverage to force a FG.

Daniel Jones hit Darius Slayton with a 43-yard strike, the first explosive play for the Giants since their last victory in Seattle. Their longest plays in their last two losses went for 15 yards (against the Bengals) and 14 yards (against the Eagles).

A delay of game on third and medium in the red zone wound up stalling the drive, leading to Greg Joseph’s game-tying 29-yard field goal.

A facemask penalty on Steelers tackle Broderick Jones negated a Russell Wilson touchdown pass to George Pickens and ultimately forced a field goal attempt from Chris Boswell. His attempt from 31 yards was good to open the scoring. The Giants were gashed on the ground by both Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren, and had to burn a timeout when Dexter Lawrence lost his cleat and could not get it back in time before the next snap.

The Giants won the coin toss and elected to defer, and the Steelers marched down field for the early lead.

Don’t be surprised to see veteran Chris Hubbard start at left tackle for the Giants, an individual with knowledge of the situation told NorthJersey.com. They split reps this week in practice, and Hubbard is expected to get the nod.

Hubbard signed with the Giants last week and Ezeudu struggled early in his first start against the Eagles in place of Andrew Thomas, who is out for the season following surgery to repair a Lisfranc foot injury. Hubbard has started 58 games in 10 previous seasons, including the first four years with the Steelers.

GIANTS

  • QB Tommy DeVito (emergency 3rd QB)
  • P Jamie Gillan
  • CB Adoree’ Jackson
  • CB Cor’Dale Flott
  • LB Ty Summers
  • OG Jake Kubas
  • DL Jordon Riley

STEELERS

  • QB Justin Fields (emergency 3rd QB)
  • RB Cordarrelle Patterson
  • CB C.J. Henderson
  • OLB Nick Herbig
  • C Zach Frazier

Rookie cornerback Dru Phillips took reps on the boundary in practice this week and the Giants are considering giving him some time outside due to the numbers’ game at the position with Adoree’ Jackson (out, neck), Cor’Dale Flott (doubtful, groin) and Tre Hawkins (questionable, ankle) likely all to miss the game.

Tae Banks, Nick McCloud and Phillips will be active, and reserve corner Greg Stroman is one of two practice squad elevations with outside linebacker Tomon Fox.

We’ll see if that part of the plan with Phillips materializes tonight against a Steelers offense with Russell Wilson looking to attack over the top and downfield. Pittsburgh likely won’t be attacking the Giants the way previous opponents have with the likes of Seattle, Cincinnati and Philadelphia using multiple receiver sets to stretch their depth.

George Pickens will be Wilson’s top threat, and Banks should travel with him, provided the Giants keep their similar philosophy in coverage from the first seven games. The Steelers will likely also look to press the issue in the middle of the field with their tight ends.

What channel is NY Giants vs Pittsburgh Steelers game on today?

  • TV: ESPN (ABC in New York)

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NY Giants vs Pittsburgh Steelers history

  • Series record: Giants lead. 44-31-3
  • Giants’ last win: Oct. 26, 2008 (21-14, in Pittsburgh)
  • Steelers’ last win: Sept. 14, 2020 (26-16 in East Rutherford)

NY Giants vs Pittsburgh Steelers prediction

The pick: Steelers 27, Giants 17

Here’s why: The Giants can’t score. They have one touchdown over the last two games and 10 points total. The locker room is reeling. Brian Daboll’s team has a lot to figure out, and it feels like it was months ago – not just three weeks ago – that the Giants had optimism after beating Seattle in Seattle. Unless the Giants’ defense forces Russell Wilson into turnovers, it’s hard to see this one turning out well for Big Blue.

NY Giants vs Pittsburgh Steelers betting odds

Game lines and odds from BetMGM:

  • Spread: Steelers by 6
  • Over/under: 36.5

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NY Giants vs Pittsburgh Steelers weather update

Mostly clear. High of 62. Chance of rain 1 percent.

NY Giants 2024 schedule

  • Sept. 8 vs. Vikings, L 28-6
  • Sept. 15 at Commanders, L 21-18
  • Sept. 22 at Browns, W 21-15
  • Sept. 26 vs. Cowboys, L 20-15
  • Oct. 6 at Seahawks, W 29-20
  • Oct. 13 vs. Bengals, L 17-7
  • Oct. 20 vs. Eagles, L 28-3
  • Oct. 28 at Steelers, 8:15 p.m.
  • Nov. 3 vs. Commanders, 1 p.m.
  • Nov. 10 vs. Panthers (in Germany), 9:30 a.m.
  • Nov. 24 vs. Buccaneers, 1 p.m.
  • Nov. 28 at Cowboys, 4:30 p.m.
  • Dec. 8 vs. Saints, 1 p.m.
  • Dec. 15 vs. Ravens, 1 p.m.
  • Dec. 22 at Falcons, 1 p.m.
  • Week 17 TBD vs. Colts
  • Week 18 TBD at Eagles

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