The Atlanta Falcons (2-4) will host the New York Giants (1-5) on Monday Night Football at Mercedes-Benz Stadium tonight.
The Falcons are coming off a much-needed 34-29 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last week, which ended a three-game losing streak. Atlanta is currently last in the NFC South standings and trails the first place New Orleans Saints by three games.
The Giants are in dire need of a big win as they currently face a three-game losing skid of their own. New York is currently last in the NFC East standings and trails Washington by three games.
Both teams are looking to bounce back in this week's Monday Night Football primetime matchup.
Giants vs. Falcons
Time: 8:15 p.m. ET Monday Night (tonight)
Betting odds: Atlanta -5.0; over/under -53.0
TV channel: ESPN
Live streaming: Fubo.tv (you can get a free trial for seven days) and WatchESPN.
Live Score:
Atlanta- 23, New York- 20, Final
Giants quarterback Eli Manning is in the twilight of a storied NFL career. Just one year after fans revolted for his one-game benching -- which snapped the streak for longest active consecutive starts -- it seems that Manning's days as New York's starting quarterback are numbered, or at least they should be.
The former Super Bowl MVP has thrown for 1,662 yards, six touchdowns and four interceptions with a 68.7 completion percentage. But it seems like Manning is incapable of throwing deep passes anymore, which has hindered the production of star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., who recorded a season-low 44 receiving yards on six catches during last week's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Giants rookie running back Saquon Barkley is expected to shine during his Monday Night Football debut, despite his team's struggles. Barkley, who was selected by New York at No. 2 overall in April, recorded 229 yards from scrimmage -- 130 rushing and 99 receiving -- during last week's loss.
The Falcons enter Monday's game with injuries to several key players. Rookie wide receiver Calvin Ridley (ankle) and Mohamed Sanu (hip) both missed practice on Thursday and haven't been confirmed as active for tonight.
Last week, Atlanta placed starting running back Devonta Freeman on the injury reserve due to a groin injury. Offensive lineman Adam Levitre is out for the season due to a torn biceps.
See Giants vs. Falcons live updates here once the game begins (you may have to click on the link if viewing on a mobile phone):
Tweets by @Giants and @AtlantaFalcons
Three 🔑🔑🔑 to a #NYGiants win over the Falcons on Monday Night Football. #NYGvsATL
— New York Giants (@Giants) October 22, 2018
Debut night for the rookie.#NYGvsATL | @MercedesBenz pic.twitter.com/RwvyKqtlF0
— New York Giants (@Giants) October 22, 2018
Peep the cleats. 👀#NYGvsATL | @Nike pic.twitter.com/WViagOemAp
— New York Giants (@Giants) October 22, 2018
Road whites for the first time in 2018.#NYGvsATL | @Nike pic.twitter.com/xRSS3Zw5q0
— New York Giants (@Giants) October 22, 2018
It's been 11 days since the #NYGiants last took the field. Here are the @investorsbank storylines to watch for when Big Blue takes on the Falcons.
— New York Giants (@Giants) October 22, 2018
It's time to black out @MBStadium.
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) October 17, 2018
MNF. Rise Up. Wear Black. pic.twitter.com/NGgMgwunvi
🔥 @MercedesAMGF1’s @LewisHamilton and @ValtteriBottas are ready to #RiseUp! pic.twitter.com/bjdD9neaAL
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) October 22, 2018
The rookies are ready for prime time. 💯 pic.twitter.com/KojsZT0WvG
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) October 22, 2018
Uh.... Anyone want to let 'em know about @MBStadium? pic.twitter.com/VgSeKEqQAN
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) October 22, 2018
Who else is ready for some Monday-night tailgating? #RiseUp pic.twitter.com/QYbrjE15JV
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) October 22, 2018
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