The more things change, the more they stay the same, as evidenced by the Week 13 ‘Monday Night Football’ matchup between the New York Giants and New England Patriots.
First, in the micro: The Giants moved on from head coach Brian Daboll following a Week 10 loss to the Chicago Bears, but the wins haven’t been coming despite the changing of the guard. Instead, the Giants have maintained their losing ways, blowing another fourth-quarter lead in Week 12 against the Detroit Lions.
That resulted in the ousting of defensive coordinator Shane Bowen, another critical move during Mike Kafka’s interim tenure. They do return quarterback Jaxson Dart from a concussion, so Giants fans can again get another look at their future while the season circles the drain.
Now, in the macro: the Patriots look like the teams of yesteryear. At 10-2 and Drake Maye seemingly the answer under center, it didn’t take Mike Vrabel long to return New England to its winning ways. Now, with their eyes set firmly on their first AFC East crown since 2019.
Will New York pull off a giant upset? Or will the Patriots continue their ascent up the AFC ladder? USA TODAY Sports will provide highlights, analysis and more from the Week 13 ‘Monday Night Football’ matchup below. All times are Eastern.
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What channel is Patriots vs. Giants on Monday Night Football?
TV channel: ESPN | ESPN2 (Manningcast)
The Week 13 ‘Monday Night Football’ matchup will air on ESPN. Joe Buck and Troy Aikman will be on the call, with Lisa Salters providing sideline updates and reports.
The ‘Manningcast,’ hosted by Peyton and Eli Manning, will air on ESPN2.
What time is Giants at Patriots game tonight?
Start time: 8:15 p.m. ET
The Giants and Patriots are set for an 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. The Giants travel to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, for the matchup.
Patriots vs. Giants live stream
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Patriots vs. Giants predictions
Here’s how the expert NFL panel at USA TODAY Sports feels the ‘MNF’ game between the Giants and Patriots will tilt:
Jarrett Bell: Patriots, 28-24
Nick Brinkerhoff: Patriots, 31-23
Chris Bumbaca: Patriots, 30-28
Nate Davis: Patriots, 33-24
Tyler Dragon: Patriots, 30-20
Mike Middlehurst-Schwartz: Patriots, 26-21
Patriots vs. Giants odds, moneyline, O/U
National Football League odds courtesy of BetMGM. Odds updated Sunday at 7:28 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
Spread favorite: Patriots (-7.5)
Moneyline: Patriots (-375), Giants (+300)
Total: 46.5 points
Patriots inactives vs. Giants
QB Tommy DeVito (emergency third QB)
LG Jared Wilson
S/ST Brenden Schooler
OT Marcus Bryant
OLB Bradyn Swinson
TE CJ Dippre
DT Khyiris Tonga
Giants inactives vs. Patriots
QB Russell Wilson (emergency third QB)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux
WR Jalin Hyatt
ILB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles
CB Jarrick Bernard-Converse
OLB Victor Dimukeje
OT James Hudson III
Patriots vs. Giants injury report
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AFC East standings
The Patriots lead the AFC East standings, but the Bills are still in the hunt for the top spot. Here’s how the AFC East standings look entering ‘Monday Night Football’ in Week 13:
New England Patriots (10-2)
Buffalo Bills (8-4)
Miami Dolphins (5-7)
New York Jets (3-9)
NFC East standings
The Giants are in last place in the NFC East standings.
Philadelphia Eagles (8-4)
Dallas Cowboys (6-5-1)
Washington Commanders (3-9)
New York Giants (2-10)
NFL playoff picture: AFC bracket
Denver Broncos (10-2; AFC West leaders)
New England Patriots (10-2; AFC East leaders)
Jacksonville Jaguars (8-4, AFC South leaders)
Baltimore Ravens (6-6; AFC North leaders)
Los Angeles Chargers (8-4, wild card No. 1)
Indianapolis Colts (8-4; wild card No. 2)
Buffalo Bills (8-4, wild card No. 3)
In the hunt: Houston Texans (7-5); Pittsburgh Steelers (6-6); Kansas City Chiefs (6-6); Miami Dolphins (5-7); Cincinnati Bengals (4-8); New York Jets (3-9); Cleveland Browns (3-9)
Eliminated: Las Vegas Raiders (2-10); Tennessee Titans (1-11)
NFL playoff picture: NFC bracket
Here’s how the NFC playoff bracket looks entering ‘Monday Night Football’ in Week 13:
Chicago Bears (9-3; NFC North leaders)
Los Angeles Rams (9-3; NFC West leaders)
Philadelphia Eagles (8-4; NFC East leaders)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-5; NFC South leaders)
Seattle Seahawks (9-3, wild card No. 1)
Green Bay Packers (8-3-1, wild card No. 2)
San Francisco 49ers (9-4, wild card No. 3)
In the hunt: Detroit Lions (7-5); Dallas Cowboys (6-5-1); Carolina Panthers (7-6); Atlanta Falcons (4-8); Minnesota Vikings (4-8); Washington Commanders (3-9)
Eliminated: Arizona Cardinals (3-9), New Orleans Saints (2-10), New York Giants (2-10)
Super Bowl odds 2026
All odds listed are provided by BetMGM Sportsbook on Dec. 1. Access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a complete list.
1. Los Angeles Rams: (+475)
2. Seattle Seahawks: (+850)
3. Philadelphia Eagles: (+900)
T-4. Buffalo Bills: (+1000)
T-4. Green Bay Packers: (+1000)
6. Denver Broncos: (+1100)
7. New England Patriots: (+1200)
8. Indianapolis Colts: (+1400)
T-9. Baltimore Ravens: (+1600)
T-9. Kansas City Chiefs: (+1600)
11. Detroit Lions: (+2000)
12. San Francisco 49ers: (+2500)
T-13. Chicago Bears: (+3000)
T-13. Houston Texans: (+3000)
15. Los Angeles Chargers: (+3500)
T-16. Jacksonville Jaguars: (+4000)
T-16. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: (+4000)
18. Dallas Cowboys: (+6000)
19. Pittsburgh Steelers: (+15000)
20. Cincinnati Bengals: (+20000)
21. Carolina Panthers: (+25000)
22. Miami Dolphins: (+75000)
T-23. Atlanta Falcons: (+150000)
T-23. Cleveland Browns: (+150000)
T-23. Minnesota Vikings: (+150000)
T-23. New York Jets: (+150000)
T-23. Washington Commanders: (+150000)