The New England Patriots aim to extend their nine-game winning streak against the struggling New York Giants on Monday Night Football. Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart returns from a concussion for New York, facing off against MVP candidate Drake Maye in Foxborough. New England enters as a 7.5-point favorite with an over/under of 46.5 points.
The New England Patriots (10-2) welcome the New York Giants (2-10) to Gillette Stadium for Week 13's Monday Night Football matchup on December 1 at 8:15 p.m. ET. Broadcast on ESPN/ABC and streamable on Fubo, the game pits two young quarterbacks against each other: New England's second-year star Drake Maye and New York's rookie Jaxson Dart.
Maye has led the Patriots to a league-best nine consecutive wins, including a 26-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals last week. He enters Week 13 leading the NFL in passing yards with 3,130 and completion percentage at 71%, adding 307 rushing yards and two scores. Complemented by rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson, who averages 108 scrimmage yards over his last three games with five total touchdowns, New England's offense ranks seventh in scoring at 26.5 points per game. The defense, second against the run and fourth in points allowed, gives them an edge over New York's unit, which ranks last in rushing defense and 30th in points and yards allowed.
For the Giants, Dart returns after missing two games due to a concussion, replacing Jameis Winston. In seven starts, Dart has completed 62.7% of passes for 6.8 yards per attempt, with 10 touchdowns and three interceptions, plus 317 rushing yards and seven scores. New York lost 34-27 in overtime to the Detroit Lions last week, marking their sixth straight defeat. Key contributors include wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (66 receptions, 794 yards, three TDs) and tight end Theo Johnson (39 receptions, 427 yards, five TDs). However, the Giants fired defensive coordinator Shane Bowen after allowing 494 yards to Detroit.
Odds list the Patriots as 7.5-point favorites via DraftKings, with predictions favoring New England 30-20. Early action saw New England take a 3-0 lead on a 22-yard field goal by Andy Borregales after a drive featuring passes to Hunter Henry and Stefon Diggs.