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NY Giants vs. NE Patriots – Monday Night Football Game Day Preview: 12.01.2025

NY Giants vs. NE Patriots – Monday Night Football Game Day Preview: 12.01.2025

Get expert NE Patriots vs. NY Giants Monday Night Football insights for 12.01.2025. Preview odds, injuries, and key matchups before making your NFL game picks.

When: Dec. 1, 2025 | 8:15 p.m. ET
Where: Gillette Stadium — Foxborough, MA
Weather: 34 °F | Clear Skies | 7 MPH Wind
TV: ESPN

Spread: NE Patriots –7.5
OVER/UNDER: 46.5 Points
Moneyline: NYG +320 / NE –400

NY Giants vs. NE Patriots Game Day Preview

The New England Patriots (10–2) return home riding a nine-game winning streak as they host the struggling New York Giants (2–10) in a Week 13 Monday Night Football matchup at Gillette Stadium. New England owns the AFC’s best record and is pushing for the conference’s No. 1 seed, while the Giants enter in full rebuild mode under interim head coach Mike Kafka.

Second-year quarterback Drake Maye has been one of the NFL’s breakout stars, leading the league in passing yards and completion percentage. But the Patriots will be without two starting offensive linemen — Will Campbell and Jared Wilson — creating a potential vulnerability against a Giants defensive front led by Brian Burns and rookie pass rusher Abdul Carter.

New York expects rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart to return from concussion protocol, giving the offense needed spark after several stagnant weeks. But the biggest on-paper mismatch comes on the ground: the Patriots’ rushing attack faces a Giants defense ranked dead last in rushing yards allowed per game.

With the Patriots surging and the Giants fighting to regain stability amid coaching turnover and injuries, Monday night’s meeting shapes up as a test of discipline, depth, and whether New York’s defense can keep the game within striking distance.

New York Giants

Record: 2–10
Record ATS: 5–2 (last seven games)
Place: 4th in NFC East
StatementGames NFL Power Ranking: #30

The Giants enter Week 13 deep into a rebuild and already eliminated from playoff contention, but they arrive in Foxborough with a bit of renewed energy after pushing the Detroit Lions to overtime last week. Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart has cleared concussion protocol and returns as the starter, bringing mobility, arm talent, and flashes of big-play ability to an offense in search of stability.

The organization has undergone significant midseason upheaval — head coach Brian Daboll and defensive coordinator Shane Bowen were both fired in November, leaving Mike Kafka to serve as interim head coach and Charlie Bullen running the defense. Kafka has been vocal about New England’s discipline, calling the Patriots “well-coached, explosive, and mistake-free,” while praising Drake Maye and TreVeyon Henderson as two players the Giants must account for on every snap.

Defensively, New York’s front remains the team’s strength. Brian Burns and rookie Abdul Carter create pressure at a high rate, posing a real threat to a Patriots offensive line missing two starters. However, the unit will be without edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux, who is ruled out with a shoulder injury. Dexter Lawrence is expected to play through an elbow issue, but overall depth remains thin.

The Giants may not match New England’s firepower, but their recent ATS success and strong pass-rush profile give them a puncher’s chance if they can force Maye into uncomfortable situations and keep this from becoming a one-sided ground attack.

New England Patriots

Record: 10–2
Record ATS: 7–2 (last nine games)
Place: 1st in AFC East
StatementGames NFL Power Ranking: #2

The Patriots enter Week 13 as one of the NFL’s hottest teams, riding a nine-game winning streak and holding the league’s best record at 10–2. In just one season under head coach Mike Vrabel — with Josh McDaniels back calling the offense — New England has transformed from a 4–13 roster into a legitimate AFC powerhouse.

Second-year quarterback Drake Maye has been the engine of the turnaround. The former No. 3 overall pick leads the league in passing yards and completion percentage, showing command, poise, and big-play ability in McDaniels’ system. His chemistry with Stefon Diggs has elevated the passing attack, and rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson continues to give the offense explosive balance on the ground.

Injuries, however, present the biggest concern heading into Monday night. The Patriots will be without starting offensive linemen Will Campbell and Jared Wilson, leaving their protection issues exposed against New York’s strong defensive front. Pass rusher Harold Landry is also battling injury and may be limited, which could impact New England’s ability to disrupt Jaxson Dart.

Still, the Patriots have dominated situational football all season, and their nine-game win streak showcases a team that rarely beats itself. Vrabel has praised the Giants’ defensive front but stressed readiness: “We’ll need to be ready for anything.” With the top seed in the AFC squarely in play, New England enters Monday night focused, disciplined, and looking to extend its run into double digits.

Giants vs. Patriots Facts

  • NE has won 9 straight games, the longest active streak in the NFL.
  • NYG is 6–1 ATS in its last seven meetings against New England.
  • The total has gone OVER in six of NYG’s last seven games.

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NFL Monday Night Football PREDICTIONS – Diamonds In The Rough:

  1. Jaxson Dart OVER 207.5 Passing Yards
  2. Drake Maye OVER 266 Passing Yards
  3. Game Total OVER 46.5 PTS

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