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Cardinals-Giants carries unexpected historical significance

Sunday afternoon features a matchup between the Cardinals and the Giants that marks their 130th all-time meeting. The pairing actually carries a century of history, having originated one hundred years ago next month on November 7, 1926.

For decades spanning from 1950 through 2001, excluding only 1968 and 1982, the squads faced each other twice annually, continuing their frequent meetings even after the Cardinals relocated to Arizona and remained in the NFC East for over ten years. Following the 2002 divisional realignment, they have squared off eleven times, most recently in 2023 when the Giants secured a 31-28 victory to halt a four-game losing skid against their opponents.

Today's contest holds various statistical milestones for both sides, as a home triumph would secure a 3-0 start at their stadium for the Giants for the initial time since 2008, whereas a road victory would snap a 16-game skid for the Cardinals against opponents holding a losing record.

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