Giants and Bills Clash at Highmark Stadium: Seeking to Settle the Score in Fourth Encounter
Scott Morris | October 13, 2023
The New York Giants are set to face off against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium, marking their fourth encounter. In this matchup, the Giants are looking to even the score in their regular-season series with the Bills, holding a 6-7 record in the 13 previous meetings. Additionally, these two teams have crossed paths once in the postseason, during Super Bowl XXV, where the Giants emerged victorious with a 20-19 win over the Bills. However, their most recent regular-season meeting went in favor of the Bills, who secured a 28-14 victory on September 15, 2019, at MetLife Stadium.
History shows that the Giants have a decent track record in Buffalo, having won their last three games in the city in 1999, 2007, and 2015. The most recent encounter between the Giants and the Bills in Buffalo occurred on October 4, 2015, with quarterback Eli Manning delivering a stellar performance, throwing three touchdown passes in a 24-10 victory for the Giants.
Daniel Jones is out of this game due to a neck injury. Tyrod Taylor will get the start. Taylor actually played for the Bills in 2015, 16 & 17 having the most productive stats of his career throwing for 51 TD’s and just 16 Ints!
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New York Giants’ Struggles in 2023 Season: A Closer Look at Their Record and Defensive Challenges
As of the current season, the New York Giants have posted a 1-4 record, reflecting their struggles. In their most recent game against the Miami Dolphins, the Giants suffered a 31-16 loss. Daniel Jones, the Giants’ quarterback, had a decent outing, completing 14 of 20 passes for 119 yards with a QB rating of 85.2 and no interceptions. Eric Gray was the leading rusher for the Giants, accumulating 25 yards on 12 carries. Darren Waller was a standout receiver, averaging 10.8 yards per reception, with a total of 86 yards on 8 receptions. The Giants ran the ball 29 times for a total of 85 yards, averaging 2.9 yards per carry. Overall, they gained 268 yards from their 68 offensive plays. However, the Giants’ defense struggled, allowing 22 completed passes on 30 attempts for 302 yards, with a 73.3% completion rate. Their run defense was also porous, yielding 222 yards on 23 rushing attempts, equating to a staggering 9.7 yards per carry allowed.
Defensively, the Giants are currently ranked 29th in the league, allowing an average of 30.6 points per game. Their run defense has been a significant weakness, allowing an average of 5.3 yards per rush and 151.4 rushing yards per game. They have given up 757 yards on the ground in just 5 games. In terms of passing yardage, the Giants have conceded 1,133 yards, ranking them 20th in the NFL. They are allowing 226.6 passing yards per game and have a completion rate against them of 64.4%. Overall, they are giving up an average of 378.0 yards per game, placing them 27th in the NFL.
In terms of scoring, the Giants have been struggling, averaging just 12.4 points per game. They rank 23rd in the NFL in rushing yards, with an average of 92.2 yards per game. The Giants have gained a total of 1,276 yards during the season, securing 45 first downs while incurring 33 penalties for 272 yards. They have turned the ball over 8 times, including 6 interceptions and 2 fumbles. Their scoring efforts have resulted in 2 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Buffalo Bills’ Season So Far: A Deep Dive into Their Performance and Defensive Resilience
On the other side of the field, the Buffalo Bills enter this matchup with a 3-2 record for the season. In their most recent game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Bills suffered a 25-20 defeat. Josh Allen, the Bills’ quarterback, had a strong performance, throwing for 359 yards and 2 touchdowns, completing 27 of 40 passes with a QB rating of 102. He did throw one interception but averaged 9.0 yards per attempt. Stefon Diggs was a key target, securing 8 receptions for 121 yards, averaging 15.1 yards per catch. Josh Allen also contributed to the ground game with 14 yards on 4 carries, averaging 3.5 yards per attempt. The Bills’ offense generated 388 yards on 54 plays, averaging 7.2 yards per play. However, their rushing attack struggled, averaging just 2.1 yards per carry with a total of 29 yards on 14 carries. Defensively, the Bills allowed 196 rushing yards on 40 attempts, averaging 4.9 yards per rush. They also conceded a 67.6% completion rate, giving up 278 yards through the air on 25 of 37 pass attempts.
Defensively, the Bills have allowed 4 passing touchdowns, with an average of 191.2 passing yards per game, ranking 8th in the league. They’ve given up 670 rushing yards, averaging 134.0 yards per game, and allowed 4 rushing touchdowns for the season. In total, they’ve conceded 80 points. The Bills’ defense has been opportunistic, securing 13 turnovers (5 fumbles and 8 interceptions) in the current season. They’ve taken the field for 283 plays, ranking 4th in the league. The Bills are conceding an average of 16.0 points per game, placing them 5th among all NFL teams.
In terms of scoring, the Bills have been performing well, ranking 3rd in the NFL with an average of 31.8 points per game. Their passing game has been a strength, accumulating 1,371 passing yards and averaging 274.2 passing yards per game, ranking them 4th in the league. They have also gained an average of 116.2 rushing yards per game and have rushed for a total of 581 yards this season. The Buffalo Bills have averaged 390.4 yards per game, ranking them 4th in the NFL. On the penalty front, they’ve accumulated 244 yards on 30 penalties, ranking 17th in the league. The Bills have thrown 5 interceptions and lost 2 fumbles while securing 65 first downs.
Star LB Matt Milano is out for the season
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The New York Giants are gearing up to face the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium, their fourth meeting. The Giants aim to even their regular-season series with the Bills, with a current record of 6-7 in their 13 previous matchups. They previously met in Super Bowl XXV, with the Giants winning 20-19. However, in their most recent regular-season encounter in 2019, the Bills secured a 28-14 victory. Be sure to visit betanysports.eu/sba/ to lock in an extra 30% cash bonus or indulge in a 135% Free Play bonus when you deposit.
Spread: Giants +15 (-110) – Bills -15 (-110) (moved from 14 after the injury was announced)
Money line: Giants + 645 – Bills -1100
