NFL Picks Week 12: Giants Will Keep Share of Division Lead with Win vs. Saints

The New York Giants have struggled in recent weeks and thus their lead in the NFC East has been overtaken by the Dallas Cowboys, but the G-Men will get a huge win on the road against the New Orleans Saints Monday night.

Inside a dome stadium, the crowd is certainly going to cause problems for the Giants, and it is a challenge quarterback Eli Manning is well aware of.

"I know it's not easy playing there," Manning said via CBS Sports. "It's a loud stadium and we have to try to do our best to concentrate well. We have to try not to let the crowd get into the game. We have to start fast and then not allow them to get big plays."

Manning has played quite well this season and he has a good matchup against a Saints pass defense which is very beatable.

New Orleans allows just under 240 yards passing per game this season, and have no elite players in the secondary to take away the Giants' top receiving threats such as Hakeem Nicks or Mario Manningham.

Many quarterbacks have dominated the Saints this season, which is why they allow an astounding 31.5 points per game. The Saints will score points, but they certainly allow their fair share too.

The Giants have one of the best pass-rushers in the league, and are tied for second in the NFL with 31 sacks. Getting to Drew Brees will decide the game, and it is a challenge the Giants are certainly capable of overcoming.

New York has also intercepted 14 passes this season, which is a good number for a secondary that has been hurt by injuries this season.

With their backs against the wall, the Giants will beat the Saints in a must-win game for them. Dallas is on fire and the Giants must keep pace with them in the division.

A great performance by Manning and pressure on Brees by the Giants' defensive front seven will win New York the game.