They are battered and bruised and will be without their starting tight end, but they should still find a way to beat the Raiders. After all, this game means everything to the Giants and very little to Oakland. If they win they clinch the NFC East and a home playoff game. If they lose, they are probably the sixth seed and head out on the road for what should be a quick exit from the playoffs.
Yes, Kerry Collins will be seeking revenge against the team that let him go, but so what? He will most likely be without his starting running back and while Randy Moss is always dangerous, he hasn’t been the same player this season. The hardest thing the Giants will face is the Oakland crowd. The infamous “Black Hole” should be primed and ready for a New Year’s Eve game.
So, Gothamist thinks the Giants will win. They will probably use Tiki Barber a lot early in the game and once they have established the run, attempt some deep passes against a suspect defense. Oakland will hang in there for awhile, but fade in a 35-21 loss. As for who the Giants will play the following week, that may not be decided until Sunday night.
