Saquon Barkley Receptions Prop is currently Over/Under 3.5 (-170/+135).
Key Factors
Favors Over
THE BLITZ projects the New York Giants as the 7th-quickest paced defense in the league (in a neutral context) at the moment, leading opposing offenses to average 27.52 seconds per snap.
Saquon Barkley has been used more as a potential pass-catcher this year (75.4% Route% in games he has been on the field) than he did last year (51.4%).
THE BLITZ projects Saquon Barkley to accrue 6.2 targets in this week's game, on average, ranking him in the 99th percentile among RBs.
Saquon Barkley has been among the top pass-game running backs since the start of last season, averaging a terrific 3.4 receptions per game while grading out in the 94th percentile.
Saquon Barkley's sure-handedness have gotten better this season, with his Completion% increasing from 72.3% to 89.0%.
Favors Under
The Giants are a 3-point favorite in this week's contest, indicating a rushing game script.
THE BLITZ projects the New York Giants to be the least pass-centric offense among all teams this week with a 53.1% pass rate, given their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
The weather report calls for 12-mph wind in this game. High wind generally means reduced pass volume (and increased run volume) and lessened passing efficiency.
Opposing QBs have averaged 27.7 pass attempts per game against the Chicago Bears defense since the start of last season: least in football.
The New York Giants O-line profiles as the worst in football since the start of last season in protecting the QB, which has a harmful effect on all passing attack metrics across the board.