The Giants are rolling, sitting at a respectable 3-1-1 as they head into Sunday’s home tilt. You’d think that record, especially with them playing at MetLife Stadium, would make them clear favorites against a struggling 1-4 Saints team, right? Think again.
The Oddsmakers Are Sleeping on New York
Here’s the wild part: the oddsmakers aren’t just giving the Saints a chance, they’ve actually got New Orleans favored by 1.5 points. Seriously! Even with the Saints owner reportedly tearing into his team this week after their dismal start, the consensus from the sportsbooks has the Giants as the ones needing to prove themselves. It might be closer to a toss-up if you just look at the moneyline, but that point spread is a glaring sign that the experts just aren’t buying the Giants’ winning record yet.
Dennard Wilson Is All About That Underdog Life
But don’t think for a second that this slight is getting to the Giants’ defensive coordinator, Dennard Wilson. Nah, he’s embracing it big time. He actually told Dan Duggan of TheAthletic.com, “We love playing at MetLife Stadium and being underdogs…. Everybody counts us out. We like playing with a chip on our shoulder.” And honestly, why wouldn’t he? They already pulled this off in Week 4, beating the Cardinals at home by a cool 12 points while also being the underdogs. It’s a mentality that clearly works for them.
So, when the Saints come marching into MetLife on Sunday, expect the Giants to be playing with that extra fire. It’s not just another game, it’s another chance for them to shut down the doubters and show everyone that their 3-1-1 record isn’t a fluke, even if the oddsmakers can’t quite see it yet.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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