The New York Giants head into Monday night’s game against the Los Angeles Rams looking to move to 2-0 after opening the season with a win over the Dallas Cowboys. The Rams, meanwhile, are trying to bounce back to 1-1 following a rough Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, a game played in Australia.
New York’s early-season improvement has been tied to several changes, including the addition of head coach John Harbaugh, whose training camp was described by Giants players as one of the toughest they’ve experienced. The team has also built around receiver Malik Nabers, rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, and running back Cam Skattebo, who has quickly become a fan favorite. In the opener against Dallas, Dart connected multiple times with Isaiah Likely, giving him a reliable secondary target.
The Rams enter Monday’s matchup after a Week 1 performance that struggled from the start. Los Angeles flew to Australia shortly before the game and left shortly after, a travel schedule that may have contributed to their sluggish play. The Rams’ offense couldn’t establish rhythm early, and their final three possessions ended in a turnover on downs, a fumble, and another turnover on downs. Running back Kyren Williams did score a touchdown for Los Angeles during the game, and both teams threw an interception before San Francisco pulled ahead.
What bettors are eyeing
Betting markets view the Giants as live underdogs against the Rams for Monday’s game. According to Outkick betting analysis, one popular prop bet is on Rams receiver Davante Adams to record more than 62.5 receiving yards, based on the idea that New York’s secondary may struggle to cover both Adams and fellow receiver Puka Nacua. Another popular pick is Kyren Williams to score the first touchdown of the game, where he currently carries odds of +400, with some bettors instead choosing the safer combination of Williams scoring either the first touchdown overall or the first Rams touchdown.
The game will determine whether the Giants can establish themselves as early playoff contenders or whether the Rams can show their season-opening struggles were tied to travel rather than deeper issues.
