Week 14 MNF Preview:

NY Giants -2 At Minnesota 44

Before Mother Nature had her say and the BaggieDome collapsed early Sunday morning, this game promised to be one of Sunday’s better matchups. Now, they’ll be playing this game on Monday at Ford Field in Detroit.

The Vikes look to keep rolling under new Coach Frazier, as they flattened Buffalo last week. But the G-Men are also coming off a dominant win over Washington and remain in the thick of the NFC East hunt despite the fact that they’re banged up on the O-Line and at wide receiver. It’s hard to say how playing at a neutral venue will affect these teams. It’ll be a lot quieter, and that’s got to help Manning. This week will be a much tougher test for the Giants, as the Vikes have had Manning’s number in recent meetings and he’d love to get that monkey off his back. Steve Smith is expected back this week and that can only help the Giants going forward. They were humbled by the Vikes last year and may be searching for a little payback, as they’re going somewhere and the Vikings aren’t. For the Vikings, Favre is “doubtful” to continue his consecutive-game streak (and Harvin is likely out). The Giants’ pass rush will have whomever Coach Frazier sends out there ducking for cover.

Projected Final Score: NY Giants 23, Minnesota 20

Ravens -3 At Houston 45.5

The Texans’ offense is capable of putting points on the board. The problem is that their defense gives up way more. The Ravens’ offense is hardly a juggernaut, but if Flacco can protect the ball (despite last week’s failure that cost his team the game), they have a good shot of winning on the road. The Ravens’ D should be able to handle whatever Schaub and Arian Foster should put forth.

Projected Final Score: Ravens 24, Houston 20