Giants vs. Patriots: Three must-know storylines for Monday's Week 13 prime-time game

The New England Patriots are set to host the New York Giants at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, for a Monday Night Football matchup at 8:15 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, and available on NFL+.

The Patriots currently hold the top seed in the AFC and lead the AFC East by three games over the Buffalo Bills. In contrast, the Giants have already been eliminated from playoff contention and have recently fired head coach Brian Daboll and defensive coordinator Shane Bowen. Despite their record, the Giants are seen as having potential for a rapid turnaround, similar to the Patriots' recent resurgence under new head coach Mike Vrabel and rookie quarterback Drake Maye.

Quarterback Jaxson Dart returns for the Giants after recovering from a concussion, aiming to capitalize on the Patriots' 17th-ranked pass defense. New York's interim defensive coordinator Charlie Bullen will debut against the Patriots' fourth-ranked scoring offense, which includes standout