New York Giants (3-5) at Seattle Seahawks (5-3)

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, at CenturyLink Field, Seattle – TV: FOX

*TV announcers: Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Charissa Thompson

*Keys to the game: QB Eli Manning hasn’t always been on the same page as – or received great help from — his wide receivers in recent weeks, but he has thrown a career-high 145 passes without an interception despite the lack of a consistent ground game. The last time he faced the Seahawks, Manning threw five picks during a 23-0 home loss in Week 15 last season. This is a different offense and Seattle’s defense hasn’t been the same intimidating force this season. Opponents are converting 42.6 percent of their third downs against the Seahawks, giving Manning a window to extend drives and keep the game tight into the fourth quarter – if he can avoid multiple turnovers.

The Seahawks offense continues to be a work in progress. The unit could get two starters back along the offensive line, but RB Marshawn Lynch is missing injured FB Derrick Coleman and the power ground game is rarely given an opportunity to get established. That leaves QB Russell Wilson scrambling to find receivers who don’t generate a ton of separation, although the Giants’ beleaguered secondary should prove quite inviting.

*Matchup to watch – Giants DEs Jason Pierre-Paul/Robert Ayers vs. Seahawks LT Russell Okung: Okung is expected back after missing last week’s game due to a calf strain, but he has been struggling while playing injured all season. Pierre-Paul hasn’t been a big factor much of the season, but Ayers is coming off an excellent game in the loss to the Colts.

*Player spotlight – Giants CB Zack Bowman: With Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie already battling through injuries and two other corners down for the season, the Giants lost Prince Amukamara for the remainder of the year as well. That thrusts the veteran Bowman into the starting lineup, with recently-signed Mike Harris likely to be active as well. Bowman also spent time in the hospital this week to have abdominal pain examined, but coach Tom Coughlin said Friday he hopes Bowman will play.

*Fast facts: Giants rookie WR Odell Beckham, Jr. has 100-plus receiving yards or a touchdown in three of his four career games. … Including playoffs, Wilson is 20-2 at home with a 103.2 passer rating for his career.

WHO WILL WIN AND WHY

The Seahawks’ offense is hardly clicking on all cylinders, but Seattle faces a brutal closing schedule and knows this is a must-win home game against an injury-riddled opponent traveling cross-country on a short week.

*Our pick: Seahawks 30-23