The Arizona Cardinals, currently sitting at 1-2, are somehow favorites on the road this Sunday against the 2-1 New York Giants. That’s right, even with an early 10:00 a.m. AT kickoff from MetLife Stadium, the betting line has the Cardinals at -2.5, and it all boils down to who is under center for New York: Jameis Winston.
Giants’ Backup QB Woes Put Cardinals Defense Under the Spotlight
There’s just not a whole lot of belief in the Giants offense right now with Jameis Winston stepping in as their starting quarterback. This uncertainty is exactly what’s pushing the Cardinals into the favorite spot, even with their own 1-2 record. It means the pressure is squarely on the Arizona defense to perform. Can they live up to the expectations? They’ve got to hold up their end of things, especially in what is their first early matchup of the season.
Jeremiyah Love Showed Up Last Week, Can the Offense Follow?
While the focus is definitely on New York’s struggles, don’t forget the Cardinals *can* make plays. Jeremiyah Love already put up a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers last week at Levi’s Stadium on September 27, 2026. This Sunday’s game kicks off at 10:00 a.m. AT and will be broadcast nationally on CBS (Channel 5 locally) and streamed on Paramount+. Spero Dedes is on play-by-play with Adam Archuleta on analysis, and Aditi Kinkhabwala on the sideline.
This is a critical early season road game for the Cardinals. They need to grab a win and prove the oddsmakers right, especially given the Giants’ offensive struggles. Keep an eye on that Cardinals defense to see if they can truly take advantage of the situation.
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Originally reported by Revenge of the Birds.
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