The 8-5-1 New York Giants take on the 11-3 Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, December 24. The kickoff is scheduled for 1:00PM ET in Minneapolis. Their most recent meeting concluded with the Vikings topping the Giants 28-10 on Sunday, October 6, 2019. Between the two, in their last 10 head-to-heads, the Vikings hold the edge 7-3.
And the Vikings have compiled a 8-2 win-loss over their last 10 games.
The Giants have lost 4 of their last 6 games.
The Vikings have won 10 of their last 12 games, and they have also won their last 3 games at home.
The Vikings are 4.0 point favorites in the most recent odds. The over/under currently sits at 49.5. The Giants are 7-3-0 against the spread.
The Giants are anchored by Daniel Jones who has thrown for 2,694 yards, 12 td passes with 4 interceptions this season. Saquon Barkley has rumbled for 1,170 yards with 9 TDs.
The Vikings are guided by Kirk Cousins who has thrown for 3,818 yards, 24 td passes with 11 interceptions this season. Dalvin Cook has rushed for 1,045 yards with 8 TDs. Justin Jefferson has 111 catches for 1,623 yards and 7 TDs.
The Giants are in 3rd in the NFC East. The Vikings are on top in the NFC North.
Daniel Jones is 0-1 as a starter against the Vikings.
The Vikings are among the best on offense currently in the NFL. The Vikings are among the worst defensively.
The Giants enter off a win against the Washington Commanders 20-12, and the Vikings enter the contest following a good performance in a victory over the Indianapolis Colts 39-36.
Next week the Giants host the the Indianapolis Colts. The Vikings travel to the Green Bay Packers.
Game Details
• Matchup: New York Giants (NYG) at Minnesota Vikings (MIN)
• Date: December 24, 2022
• Time: 1:00PM ET
• Stadium: U.S. Bank Stadium
• TV: FOX
• U.S. Bank Stadium Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Clear; 6F; 63% humidity; wind: WNW 15 mph
TEAM STATS COMPARISON
| 2022 | LAST 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYG | MIN | NYG | MIN | ||
| Record | 8-5-1 | 11-3 | 5-4-1 | 8-2 | |
| Home Record | 4-3-1 | 7-1 | 2-2-1 | 5-1 | |
| Away Record | 4-2 | 4-2 | 3-2 | 3-1 | |
| Points Scored/Game | 20.5 | 25.1 | 21.1 | 26.5 | |
| Points Allowed/Game | 22.3 | 24.9 | 24.1 | 26.9 | |
| Point Differential | -25 | +2 | -30 | -4 | |
| Yards/Game | 325.2 | 354.6 | 322.5 | 358.8 | |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 367.3 | 399.2 | 381.3 | 401.1 | |
| Passing Yards/Game | 179.0 | 259.2 | 194.8 | 264.5 | |
| Passing Yards Allowed/Game | 216.9 | 278.8 | 227.2 | 284.9 | |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 146.2 | 95.4 | 127.7 | 94.3 | |
| Rushing Yards Allowed/Game | 150.4 | 120.4 | 154.1 | 116.2 | |
| First Downs/Game | 20.4 | 22.4 | 20.5 | 22.1 | |
| First Downs Allowed/Game | 22.1 | 21.6 | 23.4 | 21.5 | |
| 3rd Down Conv % | 37.2 | 40.0 | 39.4 | 43.0 | |
| Opp 3rd Down Conv % | 34.9 | 38.3 | 37.4 | 39.3 | |
| Turnover Margin | +4 | +4 | +3 | +3 | |
| Total Games | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 | |
New York Giants 2022 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Daniel Jones | 268-406 | 2,694 | 12 | 4 | 41 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Saquon Barkley | 269 | 1,170 | 9 | 68 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Darius Slayton | 40 | 631 | 2 | 55 |
Minnesota Vikings 2022 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Kirk Cousins | 355-544 | 3,818 | 24 | 11 | 40 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Dalvin Cook | 230 | 1,045 | 8 | 81 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Justin Jefferson | 111 | 1,623 | 7 | 64 |
Last 10 Meetings
| DATE | TIME | RESULT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 06-Oct-19 | 1:00PM | Minnesota Vikings d. NEW YORK GIANTS | 28-10 |
| Mon 03-Oct-16 | 8:35PM | MINNESOTA VIKINGS d. New York Giants | 24-10 |
| Sun 27-Dec-15 | 8:30PM | MINNESOTA VIKINGS d. New York Giants | 49-17 |
| Mon 21-Oct-13 | 8:40PM | NEW YORK GIANTS d. Minnesota Vikings | 23-7 |
| Mon 13-Dec-10 | 7:20PM | New York Giants d. MINNESOTA VIKINGS | 21-3 |
| Sun 03-Jan-10 | 1:05PM | MINNESOTA VIKINGS d. New York Giants | 44-7 |
| Sun 28-Dec-08 | 1:05PM | MINNESOTA VIKINGS d. New York Giants | 20-19 |
| Sun 25-Nov-07 | 1:03PM | Minnesota Vikings d. NEW YORK GIANTS | 41-17 |
| Sun 13-Nov-05 | 1:03PM | Minnesota Vikings d. NEW YORK GIANTS | 24-21 |
| Sun 31-Oct-04 | 1:00PM | New York Giants d. MINNESOTA VIKINGS | 34-13 |
Head-to-Head Stats (last 10)
| NYG | MIN | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Record | 3-7 | 7-3 |
| Home Record | 1-3 | 4-2 |
| Away Record | 2-4 | 3-1 |
QB Career Comparison
| CMP-ATT | PCT | YDs | TDs | INTs | SKs | PS REC (GMs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Jones | 1064-1674 | 63.6% | 11,092 | 57 | 33 | 146 | 0-0 (0) |
| Kirk Cousins | 3180-4767 | 66.7% | 36,411 | 247 | 102 | 281 | 1-2 (3) |
Starting QB Win-Loss Trends
• Daniel Jones W-L last 20 games as a starter: 11-9
• Daniel Jones last 20 games vs. Minnesota Vikings: 0-1
• Kirk Cousins W-L last 20 games as a starter: 14-6
• Kirk Cousins last 20 games vs. New York Giants: 4-5
Player Trends
• Daniel Jones has 4 straight games with zero passing interceptions
• Kirk Cousins has 4 straight games with at least one passing TD
• Justin Jefferson has 4 straight games with at least 5+ catches
Game Injuries
New York Giants: Azeez Ojulari (DE) Ankle – Questionable
Minnesota Vikings: ; James Lynch (DT) Shoulder – Questionable
Betting Odds
• Favorite: Minnesota Vikings
• Spread: 4.0
• Over/Under: 49.5
Betting Trends
| New York Giants | Minnesota Vikings | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 ATS | 3-2-0 | 2-3-0 |
| Last 10 ATS | 7-3-0 | 5-4-1 |
| Last 10 ATS at Home | 5-5-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS on Road | 5-5-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Favorite | 5-3-2 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Home Favorite | 5-5-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as an Underdog | 6-4-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Road Underdog | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 Over-Under | 4-6-0 | 7-3-0 |
Latest Super Bowl Odds
• New York Giants: +10000
• Minnesota Vikings: +2500
Giants vs. Vikings Game Prediction
• Oddsmakers: Minnesota Vikings d. New York Giants 27-23
• GFA Model: Minnesota Vikings d. New York Giants 28-23