Giants vs. Packers: Week 13 staff picks and predictions

The Giants Wire staff offers their picks and predictions ahead of a Week 13 game between the New York Giants and Green Bay Packers.

The New York Giants (2-9) will take on the Green Bay Packers (8-3) at MetLife Stadium on Sunday in a game that could result in Big Blue’s elimination from the playoffs.

Expert have completely sided with the Packers — 10:0 — with most of those expecting a blowout.

How does the Giants Wire staff see this Week 13 battle shaking out? Here’s a look at our picks and score predictions:

Dan Benton: Packers 31, Giants 13

In every conceivable aspect, the Packers have a substantial advantage over the Giants — other than home field. But even that is questionable, as Big Blue Nation has all but given up on the season.

*Above prediction was also printed in USA TODAY Sports Weekly alongside a full game preview. Print editions are available every Wednesday at newsstands everywhere.

John Fennelly: N/A

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Doug Rush: N/A

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Tyler Henry: Packers 37, Giants 17

This game may be closer than my prediction but if it is, I can see this being one of those games where you say “the scoreboard was closer than the game actually was.” The Packers got absolutely embarrassed on national television on Monday Night Football last week. I also think the Giants’ offensive line is really going to struggle with the packers pass rush. I can’t see this one being competitive by any stretch of the measure. This one may get out of hand in a hurry.

Pat Ragazzo: Packers 35, Giants 17

The Giants head back home on a seven-game losing streak to take on the 8-3 Green Bay Packers. The Packers are coming off an abysmal 29-point loss to the 49ers defense, who were able to sack Aaron Rodgers five times and keep him uncomfortable all night in the pocket. If the Giant can put consistent pressure on Rodgers they have a shot of staying in the game until the final 10 minutes, but despite this factor, the Packers will still pull away at some point and win comfortably.

Kevin Hickey: Packers 28, Giants 17

Even at home the Giants are no match for the Packers, who have a chance to take the NFC North down the stretch. Though not technically eliminated, the Giants are already looking toward the future while hoping to develop their young talent with the remaining five games.

The offense has been up and down in recent games. The turnover trouble for rookie quarterback Daniel Jones will continue the trend, but the Giants will finally get the frustrated Saquon Barkley back on track following a few rough outings. Jones will throw two touchdowns — one to Barkley, the other to Darius Slayton — as he tries to work without Evan Engram and Golden Tate.

Defensively, the Giants simply won’t be able to stop the Packers offense. Davante Adams is in for a day against Janoris Jenkins, while Aaron Jones is liable to find the end zone multiple times. Until the Giants prove they can simply compete with top-tiered teams in the NFL, they will continue to be looked at as an easy win.

Mike Moraitis: Packers 31, Giants 17

The Giants are running into an absolute buzzsaw in Week 13. Fresh off a blowout loss to the 49ers, the Packers are coming into this game angry and hungry to bounce back and get a win. This is not good news for a Giants team that has lost seven straight.

The two Aaron’s, Jones and Rodgers, are going to have a field day picking apart this Giants defense. With Evan Engram out once again and Saquon Barkley not looking like himself, Daniel Jones is going to have an impossible task in keeping up.

Serena Burks: Packers 28, Giants 17

The Packers’ defense is too much for the Giants offense, and the Giants defense doesn’t have enough to contain Aaron Jones or Aaron Rodgers. It will seem close at first, but the Packers offense wears down the Giants defense and takes off in the second half. Meanwhile, the Packers defense keeps Daniel Jones off the field with solid pressure, and potentially creates some turnovers.