Indexbit-Packers vs. Giants Monday Night Football live updates: Odds, predictions, how to watch

For the first time,Indexbit two "Monday Night Football" games will kick off simultaneously as the Green Bay Packers face the New York Giants and the Miami Dolphins host the Tennessee Titans.

While the Dolphins will be hosting a Monday night game for the first time since 2017, the Packers and Giants meet on MNF for the first time since 1983.

The Packers will play their third straight nationally televised game after upsetting the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs last week and defeating the NFC North-leading Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day. A three-game winning streak has vaulted the Packers into the NFC playoff picture.

After a brutal stretch during which the Packers lost four consecutive games, first-year starting quarterback Jordan Love has impressed in recent weeks. Starting at quarterback for the Giants is undrafted rookie Tommy DeVito, who has won two of the three games he has started.

USA TODAY Sports will bring you the latest updates, scores, highlights, wild plays, analysis and more for the Packers-Giants game. Follow along. 

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What time does Packers vs. Giants start?

Kickoff for the Packers-Giants game is 8:15 p.m. ET from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

How can I watch Packers vs. Giants?

Packers-Giants will air on ABC, with streaming available on ESPN+. Joe Buck (play-by-play) and Troy Aikman (analyst) will call the game, with Lisa Salters reporting from the sidelines.

Packers vs. Giants inactives: Aaron Jones, Christian Watson out for Green Bay

The Packers will be without a number of key players against the Giants, as running back Aaron Jones (knee) remains out and wide receiver Christian Watson (hamstring) will not play Monday night. Newly acquired running back Kenyan Drake has been elevated to the active roster.

Packers Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander (shoulder) will miss his fifth straight game. Linebacker Quay Walker (shoulder) had been listed as doubtful for Monday night's game, but is out.

Packers' inactive players:

• LB Quay Walker
• WR Christian Watson
• CB Jaire Alexander
• CB Kyu Blu Kelly
• RB Aaron Jones
• OT Caleb Jones

Giants' inactive players:

• WR Parris Campbell
• RB Jashuan Corbin
• S Gervarrius Owens
• LB Boogie Basham
• OT Evan Neal

Why are there two MNF games being played at the same time?

A new scheduling wrinkle for the 2023 NFL season included two "Monday Night Football" games being played simultaneously.

This first-ever simultaneous kickoffs MNF presentation is being done so that "ESPN and the NFL transform a Sunday afternoon environment into a primetime window," per ESPN.

This is the third time this season that there are multiple "Monday Night Football" games on the same night. It had previously occurred during Week 2 and Week 3, with kickoff times staggered. — Jim Reineking

ManningCast will follow two games

The ManningCast for Week 14 figures to the most manic yet.

For "Monday Night Football," Peyton Manning and Eli Manning will juggle two games on their alternate ESPN2 telecast.

"When situations dictate, Peyton and Eli will divert attention to a single game," per ESPN.

Comedian Nate Bargatze, former NFL offensive linemen Will Compton and Taylor Lewan, and Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins are the ManningCast guests for the Packers vs. Giants-Titans vs. Dolphins simulcast. — Josh Peter

Packers at Giants: Predictions, picks and odds 

The Packers are favorites to defeat the Giants, according to BetMGM NFL odds. 

• Spread: Packers (-5.5) 
• Moneyline: Packers (-250); Giants (+200)
• Over/under: 37

USA TODAY Sports’ staff picks for this game: 

• Lorenzo Reyes: Packers 26, Giants 12 — Green Bay has turned its season around and coach Matt LaFleur is 16-0 all-time in December games. And while the Giants have won two in a row, they were against the Commanders and Patriots.
• Tyler Dragon: Packers 27, Giants 16 — Jordan Love has played the best football of his career in the past three games. Green Bay’s three-game winning streak came against the Chargers, Lions and Chiefs. Now the Packers play a struggling Giants squad with Tommy DeVito under center. It’s a safe bet the Packers will win their fourth in a row.
• Safid Deen: Packers 24, Giants 17 — Jordan Love is playing the best football of his young career, and the Packers are turning a corner in their rebuild around him. Green Bay should have enough to beat Tommy DeVito and the Giants.
• Victoria Hernandez: Packers 24, Giants 10 — The Packers made a huge statement by beating the Chiefs last week as Jordan Love seems to be improving in confidence and Jonathan Owens is breaking out as more than Simone Biles' husband. The Giants are putting their trust in rookie Tommy DeVito and just don't have enough tools to overtake Green Bay's momentum.
• Jordan Mendoza: Packers 21, Giants 13 — Things are looking good in Green Bay with three straight wins, and with a favorable schedule it looks like a playoff spot could be in the future. The defense was able to contain Patrick Mahomes last week, which spells trouble for Tommy DeVito as the Giants suffer another primetime loss.

Playoff implications for 'Monday Night Football'

A win by the Dolphins tonight moves them back into first place overall in the AFC, though Week 17's visit to Baltimore could be decisive. Miami will remain the second seed with a loss.

Though a win is obviously preferable, the Packers will remain the NFC's seventh seed regardless of tonight's outcome. However if Green Bay loses, the San Francisco 49ers will become the first team in 2023 to clinch a playoff berth. — Nate Davis

Packers vs. Giants 'Monday Night Football' betting tips

Highlighting Monday Night Football odds, the Green Bay Packers are among the best bets for NFL Week 14 as road underdogs. The Packers are favored by 5.5 points over the New York Giants, according to the BetMGM NFL odds. Looking to wager? Check out the best mobile sports betting apps offering NFL betting promos in 2023.

There is also significant betting attention around the Miami Dolphins’ primetime game against the Tennessee Titans. According to the top NFL betting apps, Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (+800) has some of the best NFL MVP betting odds in 2023. The Dolphins (+650) are among teams with the best Super Bowl betting odds.

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