Cincinnati Bengals vs. New York Giants Prediction – Week 6 NFL

The Cincinnati Bengals (1-4) and New York Giants (2-3) square off in a Sunday night matchup at MetLife Stadium. Both teams are looking to rebound from disappointing starts to their season. The Giants are coming off a road win against Seattle and are hoping to reach .500, while the Bengals are desperate to turn their season around after losing to the Ravens in overtime last week.
Can the Giants Keep Momentum at Home?
The New York Giants are back at home after their best performance of the season, a 29-20 win over the Seattle Seahawks. The Giants’ offense recorded a season-high 420 total yards, and their defense held Seattle to its lowest point total of the season. However, New York is battling injuries to key players, including Malik Nabers (concussion) and linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (wrist surgery).
Running back Devin Singletary missed last week but is trending toward a return for Sunday’s game. Defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence has been a bright spot, leading the team with six sacks through five games. The Giants’ defense is allowing just 20.8 points per game, and they’ll look to slow down the Bengals’ high-powered offense.
Can the Bengals Bounce Back from Their Overtime Loss?
The Cincinnati Bengals have lost four of their first five games but have shown flashes of their offensive potential. Last week, quarterback Joe Burrow threw for 392 yards and five touchdowns in an overtime loss to the Ravens. Receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins each caught two touchdowns, but the Bengals’ defense and special teams couldn’t hold onto three separate 10-point leads.
Cincinnati ranks fourth in the NFL in scoring (28 points per game) and ninth in total offense (359 yards per game). Coach Zac Taylor has emphasized the importance of focusing on this week’s game and not looking too far ahead in a competitive AFC.
Prediction: Bengals to Outscore Giants in Close Contest
The Bengals enter this game as a slight favorite, and we expect their offense to be too much for the injury-plagued Giants to handle. Our projected final score is 31-27 in favor of Cincinnati, so we recommend taking the Bengals to cover the spread.
With the over/under line set at 49.5 points, our projection of 58 total points suggests that taking the over is the best play for this game.