The New York Giants and New York Jets will meet in Week 8 and battle for Big Apple bragging rights on Sunday afternoon at MetLife Stadium.
The Giants are coming off their first victory in a month, while the Jets are returning from their bye week. This game carries significant weight for both as playoff hopes hang in the balance.
With both defenses playing on an elite level, this may be a low-scoring game.
Here are three reasons for optimism heading into Week 8.