New York Giants (3-8) at Jacksonville Jaguars (1-10)

Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET, at EverBank Field, Jacksonville – TV: FOX

*TV announcers: Justin Kutcher, David Diehl, Laura Okmin

*Keys to the game: After a tough post-bye stretch of four losses against winning teams, the Giants travel to Jacksonville simply looking to put together four solid quarters of football. It begins up front in the running game on both sides of the ball.

The Giants’ shuffled offensive line has an opportunity to gain some traction against the league’s 28th-ranked run defense and keep QB Eli Manning from forcing the issue against one of the Jaguars’ few team strengths — its pass rush. If RBs Rashad Jennings and Andre Williams are even moderately productive, it will set up play-action shots down to emerging star WR Odell Beckham and others against a Jacksonville defense ill equipped to hold up in man coverage.

The Jaguars are hopeful of establishing manageable passing situations for QB Blake Bortles with the Giants bringing the league’s second-worst run defense to town allowing an average of 142.6 yards per game. Bortles has regressed in recent games and admitted he might be overthinking things.

*Matchup to watch – Giants linebackers vs. Jaguars RBs Denard Robinson & Toby Gerhart: Who will be healthy enough to line up for the Giants is the first question, with LBs Jameel McClain and Jacquian Williams both uncertain. The Jaguars attempted to run early last week, but the Colts stuffed the box and Bortles struggles when forced to move the ball through the air. The Giants may make a similar challenge, but it will only be effective if they can play sound assignment football — which has not been the defense’s strong suit of late.

*Player spotlight – Giants DE Damontre Moore: Coach Tom Coughlin wants to get increased snaps for Moore, who is third on the team with 3.0 sacks. However, Moore has been limited to primarily pass-rushing situations until the second-year player shows during practice he can handle various assignments on earlier downs.

*Fast facts: The Giants are winless this season against teams that currently have a record of .500 or better, and undefeated against losing teams. … Coughlin, who began his NFL career in Jacksonville, will coach his 300th career game Sunday.

WHO WILL WIN AND WHY

Jacksonville’s defense has allowed just six first possession points all season. If Bortles can avoid turnovers, the Giants’ defense provides his best opportunity to play free and rebuild some confidence.

*Our pick: Jaguars 23-21