Titans vs. Giants Recap: Four Field Goals and One Touchdown

The Giants beat Tennessee 12-7 without scoring a touchdown. Dominic Zvada kicked four field goals, from 39, 27, 39 and 30 yards, and New York led 12-0 until Cam Ward hit Wan'Dale Robinson for a 4-yard score with 5:35 left. The Titans got the ball back and drove into New York territory, but Jevon Holland intercepted Ward in the end zone. The two teams combined for one touchdown and 500 yards. Three DARIMARKET plays cashed on this game, all posted before kickoff.

What cashed

ALT: Under 41.5 (alt, targeted -170 to -200): CASHED

• Our read: The forecast called for heavy rain and strong wind, and the Giants were on backup QB Jameis Winston. DraftKings already had the main at 37.5, so 41.5 added a 4-point cushion.
• What happened: 19 total points, under by 22.5. Tennessee turned 1 of 3 red zone trips into a touchdown, and the Giants scored none on their 2 trips. The Titans also came up short on a 59-yard field goal try before the half and turned it over on downs at the New York 7 in the third.
• Worth watching: Two offenses that kept stalling in scoring range is what this angle needs. The main 37.5 would have cashed too, but in a total this low the cushion is worth the smaller payout.

ALT: Giants +3.5: CASHED

• Our read: The Giants were home favorites at -2.5 in the lowest total on the slate, and Tennessee was 0-2. Taking +3.5 meant the ticket only lost if New York lost by 4 or more.
• What happened: New York won by 5, so the alt covered by 8.5. The final drive was the only real threat, and even a Titans touchdown there would have left the Giants losing by 3 at most.
• Worth watching: In a low-total game, a few extra points go a long way. The Giants were covered in almost every version of the ending.

Tony Pollard over 48.5 rushing yards: CASHED

• Our read: Pollard had cleared this number in all six career games against the Giants, averaging 73, Tyjae Spears was questionable, and the conditions should push both teams to the ground.
• What happened: 17 carries for 74 yards, clearing 48.5 by 25.5. His 16-yard run opened the 91-yard touchdown drive in the fourth quarter. Spears had 3 carries for 5 yards.
• Worth watching: Pollard got 17 of Tennessee's 21 carries. With that share, a line in the 40s gives him room even on a slow day for the offense.

How the game played out

Winston completed 14 of 22 passes for 118 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions, and was sacked three times. Cam Skattebo carried 20 times for 60 yards and caught 3 passes for 40. The Giants ran 33 times for 138 yards and held the ball for 34:26. Ward threw 36 times for 181 yards, with 11 targets to Robinson and 9 to Carnell Tate. Tennessee's first possession ended before it started, when Chimere Dike fumbled the opening kickoff.

Trends to watch

• Pollard is Tennessee's run game when Spears is limited. His rushing line is worth a look again.
• The Giants passed for 100 net yards with Winston and never reached the end zone. Giants unders are worth a look when he starts.
• Robinson saw 11 targets and Tate 9 on Ward's 36 throws. Tennessee's top two receivers are where its passing volume goes.

Stats are from the ESPN box score. New to these terms? Read up on the total, the alt line and the point spread.