The Trentonian (Trenton, NJ)

GIANTS GAMEDAY

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Who: Giants (2-9) at Raiders (56), Sunday 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX) Line: Oakland by 10.

History: The Giants are 5-7 alltime against the Raiders but have won the last three matchups, including 24-20 at MetLife Stadium in 2013. This is New York’s first trip to Oakland since 2005. Key Matchups: Giants QB Geno Smith versus Raiders secondary. ... Giants RT Chad Wheeler versus Chiefs DE Khalil Mack . ... Giants SS Landon Collins versus Raiders TE Jared Cook . ... Giants DT Damon Harrison versus Raiders C Rodney Hudson.

INJURY REPORT Giants: OUT: LB Jonathan Casillas (neck/wrist). DOUBTFUL: OL Justin Pugh (back). QUESTIONAB­LE: CB Eli Apple (hip), DT Damon Harrison (elbow). Raiders: OUT: WR Amari Cooper (concussion/ankle). QUESTIONAB­LE: CB David Amerson (foot), G Gabe Jackson (ankle), LB Cory James (knee), WR Cordarrell­e Patterson (hip).

GIANT FACTS: The Giants designated a league-high six players to injured reserve this week, including All-Pro cornerback Janoris Jenkins . ... The Giants’ defense has made more big plays in recent weeks. The unit is tied for second in intercepti­ons (five) since Week 10 and fourth in sacks (seven) since Week 11 . ... Geno Smith, who will be making his first start with the team, threw 28 touchdowns and 36 intercepti­ons in 30 starts with the Jets from 2013-16.

The Prediction: Welcome to the post-Eli Manning era. The Giants are 2-0 against the AFC West this season, and anything is possible in this wonky season that gets weirder by the week. Maybe Geno Smith is able maneuver around the Giants’ weak offensive line with his mobility and have a surprising­ly solid debut. Sterling Shepard is back this week, and that’s certainly a boost to the receiving corps. The best the Giants can hope for is another sloppy, low-scoring game as their defense takes advantage of Oakland’s banged-up receiving game. But the Raiders will prevail at home to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. RAIDERS 20, GIANTS 13.

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