Giants GM Joe Schoen has his work cut out for him, as he turns a roster loaded with depth signings and veteran minimum contracts into a team of blue chip prospects.
Joe Rivera
If anything, Barkley's refusal to sign the tag indicates how far apart the two sides may be on a potential long-term contract.
David Suggs
Brian Daboll is looking to keep momentum heading into next season.
Kevin Skiver
While the Raiders move on from one-time Pro Bowl tight end Darren Waller before turns 31 to save big money toward the 2023 NFL salary cap, the Giants reach for a fading, aging player coming off an injury-riddled season.
Vinnie Iyer
The Giants effectively turned Kadarius Toney into Darren Waller.
Jacob Camenker
The Giants have their QB of the future after signing Jones to a four-year extension.
Zac Al-Khateeb
The fourth-year signal-caller has reportedly switched agents ahead of pivotal negotiations with the Giants.
The Sporting News tracked live updates from the divisional round matchup between the Giants and Eagles.
Daniel Jones' evaluation will take place, according to Brian Daboll, but immediately after a loss in the divisional round wasn't the time for it.
Barkley will become a free agent in the offseason after spending the first five years of his NFL career with the Giants.
Edward Sutelan
New York's first-year coach was aggressive early and passive late. Both approaches backfired.
A chain used to measure the first down marker broke during Saturday's Giants vs. Eagles playoff showdown, and fans were not happy.
Sam Jarden
The Giants and Eagles will face off against each other for the third time this season in the divisional round on Saturday night. If you're putting together a FanDuel single-game lineup for this NFC East playoff battle, we have the picks, advice, and sleepers to help in your NFL DFS tournaments.
Jovan Alford
The top-seeded Eagles will host the sixth-seeded Giants on Saturday night in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. If you're putting together a DraftKings Showdown lineup, we have the picks, advice, and sleepers to help you win your NFL DFS tournaments.
How much money could Daniel Jones receive after this season? The answer isn't that simple.
Giants running back Saquon Barkley has had a resurgent season ahead of free agency. Should New York give him with a new deal?
Dan Treacy
Revisiting Jones' 40-yard time, a reminder that draft combine results don't always translate to NFL success...or failure.
The Giants made one of their best pickups of the year when they claimed Isaiah Hodgins off waivers from the Bills. Here's what to know about the talented young receiver.
Daniel Jones has defied the odds on his path from Duke University to the cusp of the NFC Championship game.
The divisional round of the playoffs features several of the most mobile quarterbacks in the NFL. Here are the 40 times of Josh Allen, Daniel Jones, Jalen Hurts and others.
The Sporting News looks at the quarterback depth chart behind Daniel Jones.
Here is how cord cutters can watch the NFL divisional-round game between the NFC East foes.
Bryan Murphy
Here's everything you need to know to watch New York take on Philadelphia in an NFC East playoff showdown.
Why the Giants traded 2021 first-round pick Kadarius Toney.
Here's who the winner of Eagles vs. Giants will face in the NFC Championship.
As Daniel Jones looks for the biggest win of his NFL career, The Sporting News takes a look back at why the Giants drafted him sixth overall four years earlier.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights as the Giants and Vikings faced off in the NFL playoffs.
Darius Slayton had a drop that nearly proved costly in the Giants' win, but Brian Daboll and Saquon Barkley don't want him to dwell on it.
Brian Daboll was among the many people not pleased by the penalty called against Dexter Lawrence for tackling Kirk Cousins.
What to know about the Giants' prospective playoff opponents.
Those midwest crowds are too nice to opposing teams.
What to know about the tripleheader in the wild card round Sunday.
The Sporting News details the various ways to watch Sunday's wild-card contest between the Giants and Vikings without cable.
Here's everything you need to know to watch New York take on Minnesota in a Wild Card playoff clash.
The Vikings are an unbelievable 11-0 in games decided by one possession this season, leading some to describe them as "lucky."
Sporting News breaks down its top prop bets for Sunday's Giants-Vikings NFC wild-card matchup, including the over/under on Saquon Barkley's receiving yards and whether Justin Jefferson will score a touchdown.
The Giants and Vikings will meet up for the second time this season, only this time with much more on the line. We break down the odds and offer up some betting advice for this wild-card matchup.
Reminder: if you're going to have fun in the sun, make sure someone doesn't document it.
What to know about Dalvin Cook's status vs. Giants.
The Giants are reportedly resting starter Daniel Jones for their Week 18 game vs. the Eagles.
The Giants are locked into the No. 6 seed but there are still options as to which team they could face in the postseason.
The Eagles will look to clinch the No. 1 seed in the NFC with a win over the Giants on Sunday.
Kyle Irving
Jalen Hurts and the Eagles will try to win the NFC East and clinch the No. 1 seed in the NFC on Sunday when they take on the Giants at Lincoln Financial Field. We break down the odds and offer up some betting advice for this Week 18 matchup.
Pretty zesty stuff from a rookie.
Colts center Ryan Kelly was displeased with Kayvon Thibodeaux's celebration after sacking Nick Foles.
Barkley had plenty of praise for a quarterback who has been second-guessed for much of his New York career.
This Sunday's loaded NFL slate concludes with an AFC North clash between the Steelers and the Ravens. Pittsburgh will be battling to stay alive in the playoff chase, while Baltimore is one game behind the Bengals and gunning for the divisional crown. Which players from this slugfest of a game will make our DraftKings Showdown lineup?
Sloan Piva
The NFC East has four teams vying for the playoffs, but the Eagles are in good shape atop the standings.
The Giants weren't able to clinch a playoff spot Saturday, but they got some help.
Here's everything you need to know to watch New York take on Minnesota in Week 16.
It's impossible to catch a win on SNKRS, but the Giants found a way, kind of.
A Brian Robinson Jr. rushing TD was taken off the board for an illegal formation penalty. Two plays later, officials missed a seemingly obvious interference penalty on a pass to Curtis Samuel.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights as the Commanders hosted the Giants on "Sunday Night Football."
This Sunday's loaded NFL slate concludes with an NFC East clash between Daniel Jones and the Giants and Taylor Heinicke and the Commanders. These squads have been moving in different directions since the midway point of the season — which players from each team make our DraftKings Showdown lineup?
The Eagles are having to work to put away the Cowboys. On the other end, the Commanders and Giants tied just two weeks ago, and now they're playing a pivotal game Sunday night.
Here's everything to know about betting on Giants vs. Commanders in Week 15, including updated odds, trends and our expert's prediction for "Sunday Night Football."
All you need to know about how to live stream Giants vs. Commanders on "Sunday Night Football."
Ties will be broken on Sunday night. Here's how to watch the Week 15 "Sunday Night Football" matchup between the Giants and Commanders.
The Bills host the division-rival Dolphins in a pivotal AFC East clash that will feature snow and windchills in the teens. We don't recommend betting either side of this seven-point spread, but we can recommend our favorite FanDuel single-game tournament plays for it. Check it out and let's make some money.
It wasn't impressive, but it could have been worse.
Here's breaking down whether the Giants, with a 7-5-1 record after losing to the Eagles in Week 14, still have a good shot at making the NFC playoffs as wild-card team.
Beckham, the top receiver in free agency, is set to make a decision soon. The Sporting News will provide updates and news as he gears up to sign with a team.
This Sunday's stacked slate concludes with an epic offensive clash between Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins and Justin Herbert and the Chargers. Check out our DraftKings Showdown lineup for this contest, and why we think each of our drafted players could lead us to a big DFS payday.
Jalen Hurts and the Eagles will look to stay perfect on the road Sunday when they take on Saquon Barkley and the Giants at MetLife Stadium. We break down the odds and offer up some betting advice for this Week 14 matchup.
The Giants are entering Year 1 of a new regime. Here's what you need to know about their opponents, dates, kickoff times and more in 2022.
Charles Leno invoked a strange image when discussing the Commanders' tie against the Giants in Week 13.
Many wondered why the Giants coach didn't try to convert a fourth-and-3 to prevent a tie late in overtime.
The Commanders and Giants played for a tie in their divisional showdown, and it kept the playoff picture in the NFC stagnant.
The high-flying Cowboys look to notch their fifth win in six games when they host the Colts. Dallas enters the weekend as double-digit favorites, a spread we won't touch with a 10-foot pole. Our investments related to this game will be on the DFS front — check out our DraftKings Showdown lineup with our favorite Cowboys and Colts fantasy assets.
The Cowboys host the Colts this Sunday, with Dallas a 10.5-point favorite entering the weekend. We're shying away from that massive spread, instead opting to assemble a FanDuel lineup of our favorite DFS players from the contest.
Week 13 marks the first of two times that the Commanders and Giants will meet in the next three weeks.
Gilbert McGregor
The Cowboys came out on top in the battle for second place in the NFC East. The Sporting News tracked the highlights from the Thanksgiving Day contest.
Daboll told reporters to "ask the officials" about why the first-quarter TD was nullified.
The Cowboys are back in the Salvation Army kettle with another unique celebration.
Viewers were brought back to the late 2000s with the performance at AT&T Stadium.
The Cowboys and Giants meet for the final time in the regular season on Thanksgiving. If you're putting together a DraftKings Showdown lineup, we have the picks, advice, and sleepers to help you win your single-game NFL DFS tournaments.
Nick Musial
Both options are good for Beckham — it's just a matter of what he'll want more.
The Giants and the Cowboys are facing off on Thanksgiving Day, and the winner will have an advantage in the NFC East title race.
Giants running back Saquon Barkley has morphed back into star form this season. The Sporting News takes a look at how he overcame serious injuries and turned his career around.
Daniel Jones has a couple of the NFL's best nicknames. Here's how he was dubbed with each of them during his four seasons with the Giants.
Troy Aikman has been a fixture on Cowboys broadcasts each Thanksgiving, but there's a different broadcast team in the booth this year.
The Jonas Brothers announced their halftime performance on Thanksgiving with custom Cowboys jerseys, but in fact they're longtime Giants fans.
Here's why the world-famous band is making another appearance at AT&T Stadium this holiday season
Who has the edge in the three tasty matchups to open NFL Week 12 on Thanksgiving — Bills at Lions, Giants at Cowboys and Patriots at Vikings? Sporting News breaks down the matchup feast with the latest picks and predictions against the spread.
The NFL will host yet another three-game slate on Thanksgiving Day. Here's what to know about the six teams in action on Turkey Day.
The second meeting between the Giants and Cowboys this year could provide a
The NFL has three games on Thanksgiving day this year. Here's a breakdown of the competitions:
The NFL, as usual, will have a full slate of games on Thanksgiving. Here's how to watch without cable.
If you make the wrong start 'em, sit 'em decisions on Thanksgiving, your holiday feast could be ruined by the sour taste in your mouth. Fortunately, we're here to help with Week 12 fantasy lineup advice for the three-game Thursday slate.
MVP frontrunner Patrick Mahomes and the AFC-leading Chiefs take on Justin Herbert and the 5-4 Chargers this weekend on Sunday Night Football. Check out our FanDuel single-game lineup for this divisional clash, which includes a couple studs and a few high-upside sleepers.
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs travel to Los Angeles to take on Justin Herbert and the Chargers in a Week 11 divisional clash. If you're putting together a DraftKings Showdown lineup, we have the picks, advice, and sleepers to help win your NFL DFS tournament.
Here's everything you need to know to watch the Giants vs. Lions game on Sunday, including kickoff time, TV channels and a full Week 11 NFL schedule.
Fresh off a bye week, Jimmy Garoppolo and the 49ers host Justin Herbert and the Chargers on the Week 10 edition of Sunday Night Football. If you're putting together a DraftKings Showdown lineup, we have the picks, advice, and sleepers to help win your NFL DFS tournament.
Jimmy Garoppolo and the 4-4 49ers host Justin Herbert and the 5-3 Chargers on the Week 10 edition of Sunday Night Football. If you're putting together some FanDuel single-game lineups, we have the picks, advice, and sleepers to help win your NFL DFS tournaments.
Is Brandin Cooks playing on Sunday for the Texans against the Giants? We have the latest injury updates ahead of the official active/inactive report and one of your key start 'em, sit 'em decisions of Week 10.
Here's everything you need to know about Sunday's game between the Giants and Texans, including broadcast information and start time.
The world was reintroduced to Geno Smith in 2021. Now, he's getting his next, best opportunity to show the NFL world what he's got.
Patrick Mahomes and the AFC-powerhouse Chiefs host King Henry and the Titans on Sunday Night Football in Week 9. If you're putting together some DraftKings Showdown lineups, we have the picks, advice, and sleepers to help win your NFL DFS tournaments.
Patrick Mahomes and the AFC-powerhouse Chiefs host King Henry and the Titans on Sunday Night Football in Week 9. If you're putting together some FanDuel single-game lineups, we have the picks, advice, and sleepers to help win your NFL DFS tournaments.
Beckham back to the Big Apple? It could happen.
Here's everything you need to know to watch the Giants vs. Seahawks game on Sunday, including kickoff time, TV channels and a full Week 8 NFL schedule.
The Chiefs got 2021 first-round wide receiver Kadarius Toney from the Giants for higher draft capital than expected. Here's breaking down why it was a good move for both teams.
Toney has shown tremendous upside when he's been on the field. He'll have a chance to tap into that potential with Patrick Mahomes throwing him the football.
The Patriots and Bears cap off Week 7 in New England on Monday Night Football. If you're putting together a DraftKings Showdown lineup, we have the picks, advice, and sleepers to help win your NFL DFS tournaments.
Daboll was "happy" the Giants won, but he believes that the team has a lot of room for improvement.
Here's everything you need to know to watch the Giants vs. Jaguars game on Sunday, including kickoff time, TV channels and a full Week 7 NFL schedule.
Here's everything you need to know to watch New York take on Baltimore in Week 6, including TV channels, live stream info and the full 2022 schedules for both teams.
The "Scottish Hammer" may want to see if any of his hometown friends have a couch to sleep on.
Just two seasons ago, the NFC East didn't have a team with a winning record. In 2022, it looks like the league's toughest and most competitive division between Philadelphia, Dallas and New York all being in playoff contention.
Aaron Rodgers reacts to the Green Bay Packers' (3-2) loss at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, as their first ever UK game ended in a disastrous second-half performance against the New York Giants (4-1).
Raj Singh Mahil
Neither Daniel Jones nor Saquon Barkley was fully healthy at the end of Sunday's game against the Packers, but they still led the Giants to a key win.
The Sporting News tracked live updates and highlights from the second of three NFL London games in 2022:
Daniel Jones and the Giants face off against Aaron Rodgers and the Packers in London. Here's how to watch.
NFL is playing its second London game in as many weeks, this time between the Giants and Packers. The Sporting News breaks down how to watch the international game:
The Rams and 49ers cap off Week 4 in San Francisco on Monday Night Football. If you're putting together a DraftKings Showdown lineup, we have the picks, advice, and sleepers to help win your NFL DFS tournaments.
The Giants' star running back was forced into action at the QB position after Daniel Jones and Tyrod Taylor were both injured in Sunday's win over the Bears.
The Giants resorted to a Wildcat formation late in their win over the Bears. Despite this, Daniel Jones remained on the field while dealing with an apparent ankle injury.
Here's everything you need to know to watch Chicago take on New York this Sunday, including kickoff time, TV channels, live stream info and the full NFL schedule for both teams.
Jones' prime-time game numbers don't make for pretty viewing.
It's the latest in a tring of injuries for the Giants wideout.
Sporting News was tracking live scoring updates and highlights for Cowboys vs. Giants on "Monday Night Football." Check out all the key moments from the NFL Week 3 game.
Is Dalton Schultz playing on Monday night for the Cowboys against the Giants? We have the latest injury updates ahead of the Monday Night Football active/inactive report and your last start 'em, sit 'em decision of Week 3.
Matt Lutovsky
Week 3 of the 2022 NFL season will feature a classic NFC East rivalry on "Monday Night Football."
Who has the edge in the NFC East rivalry matchup between the Cooper Rush-led Cowboys and the Daniel Jones-led Giants? TSN breaks down Dallas at New York from a betting perspective.
The Cowboys and Giants will face off in a battle of NFC East rivals.
Here's everything you need to know to catch Cowboys vs. Giants on "Monday Night Football."
It's a battle of the running backs on Monday night. Here's how to watch the first meeting of the Cowboys and Giants in 2022.
The Sporting News looks at the Manning brothers' Week 3 guest list:
The Cowboys and Giants cap off Week 3 in New York on Monday Night Football. If you're putting together a DraftKings Showdown lineup, we have the picks, advice, and sleepers to help win your NFL DFS tournaments.
The Cowboys and Giants wrap up with Week 3 with a Monday night struggle session. If you're putting together a FanDuel single-game lineup for this Week 3 showdown, we have the picks, advice, and sleepers to help you win your NFL DFS tournaments.
The relationship is not as deep as you'd think. It's traced to a mutual mentor.
Kadarius Toney was an electric first-round pick in 2021, but the power has been sapped.
Golladay is approaching all-time free-agent bust status with the Giants.
The Giants' No. 5 overall pick has yet to play in a meaningful NFL game. Will that change in Week 3 in time for "Monday Night Football"?
All you need to know as the NFL London Games head to the UK capital in October 2022.
Ben Miller
Daboll's decision helped the Giants to earn their first Week 1 victory since 2016.
The Giants and Titans kick off their 2022 season in the Music City. Here's everything you need to know about Sunday's game.
It's the 2022 Snoopy Bowl. Here's how to watch the Giants vs. Jets preseason finale on Sunday.
Saquon Barkley has been generally soft-spoken throughout his NFL career, but he's bringing a different energy in 2022.
Thibodeaux, the No. 5 overall pick of the NFL draft, was injured in the preseason by a cut block. It wasn't illegal, nor was it dirty.
Here's the latest on Thibodeaux's health after he was taken out of New York's preseason game against Cincinnati.
Here's all the information you need to watch the Bengals take on the Giants in the second week of the NFL preseason.
The Giants declined Jones' fifth-year option, meaning this season is his last under contract with the club. Here's what he needs to do to find success in Brian Daboll's offense.
The Giants passer had surgery this offseason, but not to correct a neck injury that he suffered in 2021.
Patriots vs. Giants will be the first game to kick off in NFL preseason Week 1. Here's how to watch and live stream the game.
Giants head coach Brian Daboll was none too pleased with the kerfuffle.
New York icon Lawrence Taylor was the primary cover subject in the Nov. 17, 1986, issue of The Sporting News as Peter King chronicled LT's comeback from substance-abuse issues in a story headlined, "A Taylor-Made Turnaround".
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Taylor Heinicke believes the Commanders are paying Carson Wentz too much to keep him on the bench. That would take Washington off the list of teams with offseason QB battles.
Thibodeaux donated $50K to Puppies Behind Bars, a charity that provides support pups to wounded veterans, on kicker Graham Gano's request.
A leaked draft board has all the details.
Big Blue has some good draft capital with which to work come April 28. Here are their picks in the 2022 NFL Draft.
How will the Giants spend their two first-round picks? The Sporting News presents several enticing options:
Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson are expected to ride the NFL's quarterback carousel this offseason. Here's a breakdown of how the league's QB landscape might look after free agency, trades and the 2022 NFL Draft.
Bill Bender
The NFL will be having nine new head coaches for the 2022 season. Here's how they stack up in Sporting News' rankings, from the best to the worst.
There's a new sports podcast to put in your daily lineup. Catch up on the biggest names and biggest games with The Sporting News 7 every morning at 7 a.m. ET.
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The Giants were a third team to issue a response to Brian Flores' recent lawsuit against the NFL.
Trevor Booth
Sporting News' 10th mock of the 2022 NFL Draft covers the entire first round again, this time with pick Nos. 1 through 30 after the conference championship games.
Flores filed a suit in federal court Tuesday as part of a class action claim detailing widespread racial discrimination in the NFL's hiring practices.
Jake Aferiat
Here's what you need to know about Flores' law suit, which alleges the NFL and its teams have engaged in discriminatory hiring practices.
The Patriots coach mistakenly congratulated Flores for getting the Giants head coaching job, which actually went to Brian Daboll.
A few outlets decided to deliver the news of Brady's retirement with, uh, a local spin.
Jordan Greer
What exactly is plan B?
Here's a closer look at some of the most infamous incidents from Beckham's NFL career.
The Giants named the Bills' offensive coordinator as the franchise's 20th head coach.
Jones hasn't been great, but he's also been the victim of circumstance in the Big Apple.
No two jobs are created equal.
Sporting News' ninth mock of the 2022 NFL Draft covers the entire first round again, this time with pick Nos. 1 through 28 after the divisional playoff round.
Apple, a noted NFL Draft bust who has found a new home in Cincinnati, ripped his former teams in an overnight Twitter tirade.
Sporting News' eighth mock of the 2022 NFL Draft covers the entire first round again, this time with picks No. 1 through No. 24 after the wild-card round.
Schoen comes to the Giants from Buffalo, where he helped to orchestrate the Bills' turnaround.
It's been five years since the boat picture was taken. You know the one.
Sporting News' seventh mock of the 2022 NFL Draft covers the entire first round again, this time with picks No. 1 through No. 18 set ahead of the NFL playoffs and CFP final between Georgia and Alabama.
John Mara "thinks that there is a really good head coach inside of Joe Judge", but he lamented that the Giants hit "rock bottom" during the 2021 NFL season.
There's no question the Giants again will look for another long-term keeper for the sidelines. Here are the nine best candidates to target:
Judge was fired Tuesday after finishing 10-23 in two seasons in New York. The Giants' next coach will be their fifth in eight years.
Really, it's the Giants' season in a nutshell.
In our Week 18 picks, the Raiders and 49ers clinch the last two playoff spots in a fun-filled final weekend of the NFL regular season.
In our picks and predictions against the spread for Week 18 of the 2021 NFL season, the Chargers win to get into the playoffs while the 49ers luck out with the Saints' upset loss.
Our NFL power rankings are updated entering the final week of the 2021 regular season. Check out the biggest risers and fallers.
Who, exactly, was Judge talking about?
Here's everything you need to know to watch the Bears vs. Giants game on Sunday, including kickoff time, TV channels and a full Week 17 NFL schedule.
Madison Williams
Sporting News' sixth mock of the 2022 NFL Draft covers the entire first round projecting picks 1-32, starting with Michigan pass-rusher Aidan Hutchinson at No. 1 overall to the Jaguars.
In our picks and predictions against the spread for Week 17 of the 2021 NFL season, the Cowboys take a key step forward in the NFC playoff race while the Patriots and 49ers maintain their wild-card positions.
In our Week 17 picks, the Ravens get back on track (if Lamar Jackson plays) and the Cardinals pull off an upset at Big D.
Our NFL power rankings are updated entering Week 17 of the 2021 regular season. Check out the biggest risers and fallers.
Here's everything you need to know to watch the Giants vs. Eagles game on Sunday, including kickoff time, TV channels and a full Week 16 NFL schedule.
In our Week 16 picks, the AFC and NFC playoff pictures come into focus with seven exciting matchups between teams with .500 records or better.
In our picks and predictions against the spread for Week 16 of the 2021 NFL season, the Bills come through with a huge AFC East win over the rival Patriots while the Chiefs and Colts stay hot.
Our NFL power rankings are updated entering Week 16 of the 2021 regular season. Check out the biggest risers and fallers.
Here's everything you need to know to watch the Cowboys vs. Giants game on Sunday, including kickoff time, TV channels and a full Week 15 NFL schedule.
In our NFL Week 15 picks and predictions, the Patriots win on the road at Indianapolis and the Titans put the Steelers on the brink of falling out of the AFC playoff race.
In our picks and predictions against the spread for Week 15 of the 2021 NFL season, the Packers add salt to the Ravens' wounds, the Chiefs and Buccaneers avenge earlier losses and the 49ers get another key win.
The NFL announced Friday afternoon that three Week 15 games have been rescheduled because of COVID-19 outbreaks.
In episode four of "Man in the Arena," Tom Brady admits that his 2008 Super Bowl loss to the Giants might be the reason his competitive drive has increased over the years.
Our NFL power rankings are updated entering Week 15 of the 2021 regular season. Check out the biggest risers and fallers.
Sporting News' fifth mock of the 2022 NFL Draft covers the entire first round projecting picks 1-32, starting with Oregon's Kayvon Thibodeaux at No. 1 followed by five quarterbacks off the board.
Here's everything you need to know to watch the Giants vs. Chargers game on Sunday, including kickoff time, TV channels and a full Week 14 NFL schedule.
In our Week 14 picks, Washington beats Dallas in a NFC East upset and the Rams knock off the Cardinals on Monday Night Football.
In our picks and predictions against the spread for Week 14 of the 2021 NFL season, Kyler Murray and the Cardinals show why they're the NFC's top seed while the 49ers and Packers look like playoff threats.
