Published September 27, 2026 · By the Goalorithm model desk
Preview
The Arizona Cardinals visit the New York Giants in the NFL on Sunday, October 4, with kickoff at 1:00 p.m. ET. The model gives the New York Giants 60.7% to win and the Arizona Cardinals 39.4%; these are estimates, not certainties.
What the model expects
The model's likelier result is a New York Giants win. It projects 21.8 points for the New York Giants and 19.1 for the Arizona Cardinals, with 40.9 in all and a margin of the New York Giants by 2.7 points.
Records and recent results
The New York Giants are 2-1 overall this season, with 46 points scored and 55 allowed in 3 games. The Arizona Cardinals are 1-2, with 63 points scored and 81 allowed in 3 games; the New York Giants have the better record.
The New York Giants beat the Tennessee Titans 12-7 at home on September 27, and before that lost 28-6 on the road to the Los Angeles Rams on September 21. The Arizona Cardinals lost 36-30 on the road to the San Francisco 49ers on September 27, and before that lost 31-7 at home to the Seattle Seahawks on September 20.
Team news
Missing or doubtful for the Arizona Cardinals: Roy Lopez (questionable), Max Melton (questionable), Will Johnson (injured reserve), Zach Carter (injured reserve), Trey Benson (injured reserve) and Kitan Crawford (injured reserve).