Free of Josh McDaniels and his moronic decisions, the Raiders have a new atmosphere. I'm looking for a rejuvenated Raiders squad to beat the Giants, who have even a worse offense and are making a cross-country journey for their first West Coast time zone game since Week 3. A big effort should be forthcoming from Las Vegas after a much-needed house-cleaning swept away McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler.

Antonio Pierce, a former Giant, is Las Vegas' interim coach.

The Giants get back Daniel Jones, who has missed the last three games with a neck injury. Jones hadn't been playing well, though, and he has maybe the NFL's worst offensive line in front of him. The Giants are averaging a puny 9.1 points on the season if you discount their 31-point Week 2 game against the hapless Cardinals. Jones won't have the Giants' top receiving target either with tight end Darren Waller out. The Giants' offensive line figures to have major problems handling Maxx Crosby.

The Raiders made another significant and right decision - bench NFL interception leader and Statue of Liberty impersonator Jimmy Garoppolo. Rookie Aidan O'Connell, who looked so good during preseason, replaces Garoppolo. O'Connell's main task will be simple, get the damn ball to Davonte Adams. The Giants' defensive line took a hit when Leonard Williams was shipped to the Seahawks.