The Giants are a big 9.5-point underdog in this week's game, indicating an extreme passing game script.The New York Giants have run the 9th-most plays in the league this year, totaling a monstrous 63.5 plays per game.THE BLITZ projects Richie James to be a much bigger part of his offense's passing offense near the goal line this week (16.8% projected Red Zone Target Share) than he has been this year (0.0% in games he has played).Richie James's 47.9 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—a volume stat that measures high-value offensive involvement) ranks among the best in the NFL: 76th percentile for WRs.Richie James has been among the most sure-handed receivers in the NFL, completing a stellar 78.7% of balls thrown his way this year, checking in at the 88th percentile among wideouts.
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