Calm weather conditions (like the 4-mph wind being called for in this game) usually correlate with better passing effectiveness, higher TD potential, higher pass volume, and reduced run volume.In this week's contest, Saquon Barkley is forecasted by our trusted projection set to position himself in the 77th percentile when it comes to running backs with 3.1 targets.Saquon Barkley has notched a whopping 7.0 air yards per game this year: 99th percentile when it comes to RBs. (This might not seem like a lot, but most RBs average negative air yards considering most of their targets come behind the line of scrimmage).In regards to pass protection (and the strong effect it has on all passing offense metrics), the O-line of the Philadelphia Eagles ranks as the 10th-best in the NFL this year.Saquon Barkley grades out as one of the best RB receiving threats this year, averaging an exceptional 21.0 adjusted yards per game while checking in at the 80th percentile.
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