NFL Week 14: Trends which will decide each game

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 07: Quarterback Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills looks to pass during the third quarter of a game against the San Francisco 49ers at State Farm Stadium on December 07, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – DECEMBER 06: Dexter Lawrence #97, Jabrill Peppers #21 and Isaac Yiadom #27 of the New York Giants celebrate an interception by Darnay Holmes #30 (not pictured) against the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter in the game at Lumen Field on December 06, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

Arizona Cardinals (6-6) at New York Giants (5-7), 1:00 pm

Cardinals: Losers of three straight games, Kliff Kingsbury’s club has struggled as of late on the offensive side of the ball, most notably when it comes to running the football. It wasn’t long ago that the Cardinals were leading the NFL in rushing. But in two of their last three contests, the club was limited to fewer than 100 yards on the ground.

Giants: Big Blue made a statement with last Sunday’s win at Seattle. A unit that has struggled in recent seasons and at the start of 2020, the Giants’ defense has risen to the occasion as of late. In their last four games, the club has allowed just six offensive touchdowns – compared to surrendering 21 offensive TDs in their first eight contests.

Minnesota Vikings (6-6) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-5), 1:00 pm

Vikings: The Purple Gang has won five of their last six contests after a 1-5 start but now play their first road game since Week 10. The Vikings’ defense will look to get some pressure on Buccaneers’ quarterback Tom Brady but the team has totaled just 21 sacks. Minnesota defenders have allowed 24 touchdown passes in a dozen outings.

Buccaneers: Bruce Arians’ club returns to action and hopes to shake off a recent slump that has seen the team drop three of its last four contests (all at home). The Bucs’ defense has tailed off as of late, giving up 17 offensive touchdowns in their last five contests, compared to surrendering 14 offensive TDs in their first seven games.

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