The 4-6 Tampa Bay Buccaneers come out of their bye week with a trip to New Jersey to take on the 2-8 New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Each team is trying to end a troublesome losing streak, while the Buccaneers are hoping for a boost from some players returning from injuries and the Giants are looking for the same from a quarterback switch to Tommy DeVito. To find out how to watch, listen and livestream the game, click here.
The Giants' change at quarterback moves the needle more for some analysts than others, but one actually thinks Baker Mayfield's ability to improvise under pressure is a more significant factor. Another expert likes the Bucs' matchup of outside linebacker Yaya Diaby against tackle Evan Neal, who recently returned to the starting lineup. Several picks were influenced by the possible return of Mike Evans to the Bucs' offense.
The Buccaneers are six-point favorites on the road, even though the Giants boast the league's best pass rush and the visitors may be without their Pro Bowl left tackle. A majority of the experts think that line makes sense. Here's what some of them are saying:
NFL.com – Five analysts, five picks for Tampa Bay
ESPN.com – All three experts pick the Bucs, all by double digits
CBSSports.com – Pete Prisco doesn't think the Giants' QB switch will be enough
USA Today – Six experts agree on the Bucs
Bleacher Report – Six of eight analysts side with the Buccaneers
Pro Football Talk – For once, Mike Florio and Chris Simms agree, believing the Bucs are desperate
Sports Illustrated – The Giants claim one vote out of six
Sporting News – Bill Bender goes with the Bucs and cites the level of competition they've faced
