New York Giants vs. New England Patriots: Spread Info, Line and Predictions

If you like points, you need to be sure to tune in for this weekend's matchup between the New York Giants and New England Patriots.

Eli Manning and Tom Brady rank among the top quarterbacks in the league. The two have led their teams to the fourth- and second-best passing offense, respectively.

Throw in the fact that both teams have struggled on the defensive side of the ball, and it will make for some exciting offensive football on Sunday.

Both teams sit at a 5-2 record, and both desperately need a win to stay towards the top of their division.

Where: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts

When: Sunday, Nov. 6 at 4:15 p.m. EDT

Watch: Fox. DirecTV 714.

Listen: Patriots - Sirius 94. Giants - Sirius 86.

Live Streaming: NFL.com Audio Pass ($29.99 for year, $27.99 team specific, $9.99 a month)

Who is the Safer Bet?

Betting Line: Patriots (-9)

What's At Stake?

The Patriots and Giants are both currently sitting at the top of their divisions with 5-2 records.

The Patriots are tied with the Buffalo Bills, but ultimately lose the tiebreaker in the head-to-head matchup. A win against the Giants could be big with the Jets playing Buffalo this weekend.

The Giants are two games up on the competition in the NFC East, but they have a very difficult schedule ahead of them. The Eagles could be closing in fast. They need a win to establish dominance in the division.

Giants Injury Report

Ahmad Bradshaw, RB - Foot (Doubtful)

Hakeem Nicks, WR - Hamstring (Doubtful)

Prince Amukamara, CB - Foot (Questionable)

Jason Pierre-Paul, DE - Concussion (Questionable)

Justin Tuck, DE - Groin (Probable)

Mario Manningham, WR - Illness (Probable)

Patriots Injury Report

Josh Barrett, S - Thumb (Questionable)

Shaun Ellis, DE - Rib (Questionable)

BenJarvis Green-Ellis, RB - Toe (Probable)

Albert Haynesworth, DT - Back (Probable)

Wes Welker, WR - Neck (Probable)

Fantasy Start 'Em, Sit 'Em and Sleeper

Start: Eli Manning, QB (New York)

Eli Manning is playing the best football of his career.

Right now, he has the Giants ranked as the fourth-best passing team in the league. He is one of the top five passers this season.

This week he is going up against the worst passing defense in the NFL. The New England Patriots have one glaring problem, and it's the secondary.

This one is likely going to be a shootout, and the majority of New York's points will come from Manning.

Sit: Brandon Jacobs, RB (New York)

All week there have been talks that Brandon Jacobs is a sleeper that you want to get on your fantasy team this weekend.

That isn't the case.

The New York Giants haven't stuck to their typical scheme this season. It's been much less about running and much more about throwing.

Jacobs will get the majority of carries, but don't expect much from it. The Giants are ranked 30th in the league in rushing yards.

Sleeper: Victor Cruz, WR (New York)

Over the last few weeks Victor Cruz has really emerged as a playmaker on the New York Giants offense.

There are many who believe that he has already surpassed Mario Manningham as the No. 2 receiver on the roster.

With Hakeem Nicks battling injuries, it means that Cruz will likely be the primary receiver this weekend against the worst passing defense in the league.

Look for Cruz to have the best game of his career this week.

Keys to New England Win:

This game is going to come down to the Patriots' ability to stop the pass.

Eli Manning and company has been dominant in recent weeks, but they are currently battling through some key injuries.

Hakeem Nicks is doubtful and Manningham is ill.

If New England is going to have any shot this year, they need to start shutting down opposing passing games.

Keys to New York Win:

It will be Eli Manning vs. Tom Brady in this one.

There are very few who will question Brady's ability to put a ton of points on the board. It's still a little difficult to believe Manning can do it on a consistent basis.

If Manning can keep the Giants in the game late, they will have a chance. If he can, the game will likely go to the team that has the ball last.

Prediction: 38-28, New England Patriots

The mix of Tom Brady and a ton of injuries will be too much for the New York Giants to overcome in Foxborough.

Brady and the New England offense is going to put up points. Eli Manning is going to struggle keeping up without his two biggest weapons on the field with him.