Giants vs. Bucs, Week 8: First-half live updates

The 1-6 New York Giants will be massive 12.5-point underdogs when they host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-2) on Monday Night Football to conclude Week 8 of the NFL season (ESPN, 8:15 p.m. ET).

Led by Tom Brady, the Buccaneers are No. 2 in the NFL in scoring at 31.7 points per game. Tampa Bay’s defense is No. 1 in the league in yards allowed. The Giants are 31st in offense at 17.4 points per game and 14th in defense, giving up 24.9 points per game.

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