Seahawks Aim to Bounce Back Against Giants in NFL Week 5

Two NFC teams looking to return to winning ways are set to clash as the Seattle Seahawks host the New York Giants in a Week 5 NFL showdown. The game will be broadcast on CBS at 4:25 p.m. ET from Lumen Field in Seattle, with the Seahawks favored by seven points according to SportsLine consensus. The over/under for total points scored is currently set at 42.5.

In their previous outing, the Seahawks (3-1) faced their first defeat of the season against the Detroit Lions, with a 42-29 loss. Seattle’s quarterback and running back still managed to display strong performances, putting up solid numbers despite the loss. Meanwhile, the Giants (1-3) are recovering from a 20-15 loss to the San Francisco 49ers and will be without their standout rookie wide receiver, Nabers, for this weekend’s matchup.

The Seahawks are navigating a challenging schedule, playing three games in an 11-day period. Under first-year coach Mike Macdonald, Seattle’s defense is adjusting to new tactics, but was recently tested by the Lions. Quarterback Daniel Jones will be aiming to exploit any vulnerabilities, though he will be handicapped by the unavailability of some of his key offensive targets due to injuries.

Seattle has historically had the upper hand against the Giants, having secured victories in six of their last seven encounters. Currently, predictive models back Seattle to cover the spread in over half of the simulations conducted. Analysts are closely watching the performance of both teams, particularly Seattle’s strategy in managing player workloads across their rigorous schedule.

Fans wishing to catch the game can do so via various streaming options, including NFL+, Paramount+, and YouTube TV through the NFL Sunday Ticket. For those considering cutting the cord, a free trial for new subscribers is available. The game promises to be an intriguing contest as both teams vie to improve their standings early in the fall.