Week 1 matchup between Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants: Betting lines, schedule details, and forecast
The upcoming 2024 NFL season is set to begin with a tantalizing matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and the New York Giants. Scheduled for Sunday, September 8, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. ET, the game will be broadcast on FOX.
In this pick'em game, there is no point spread, making it an intriguing contest for football enthusiasts. Bookies believe the outcome of this clash is a coin toss, adding to the excitement.
For the Giants, Daniel Jones, who was drafted by the team in 2019, will once again take the field as the starting quarterback. Despite a relatively underwhelming tenure so far, Jones has shown flashes of talent that have kept Giants fans hopeful. His ability to rush the ball, especially in the absence of RB Saquon Barkley, will be crucial in this matchup.
On the other side of the field, Sam Darnold, generally considered one of the worst first-choice quarterbacks in the 2024 NFL, will lead the Vikings. Darnold, who spent some time with the San Francisco 49ers recently, will be looking to prove his critics wrong.
The Vikings' running game, however, is expected to be a formidable force, with Aaron Jones and Ty Chandler set to make their mark in 2024. The addition of Devin Singletary, signed from Houston by the Giants, could also add an extra dimension to the New York offense.
Interestingly, the Vikings drafted J. J. McCarthy with the intention of replacing Kirk Cousins. However, due to an injury, McCarthy will not play in the 2024 season.
With the Giants finishing the 2023 season with a 6-11 record and not qualifying for the postseason, and Darnold's questionable performance, the article suggests that if a bet must be placed, it might be wise to bet on the New York Giants.
However, the viewer ratings for this game are yet to be determined, so it remains to be seen how many fans will tune in to watch this exciting opening game of the 2024 NFL season.
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