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.Saquon Barkley has been more involved as a potential pass-catcher this year (75.0% Route% in games he has been on the field) than he did last year (51.4%).THE BLITZ projects Saquon Barkley to accrue 6.4 targets in this contest, on average, putting him in the 97th percentile among running backs.Saquon Barkley has been among the best pass-catching RBs this year, averaging a stellar 3.8 receptions per game while ranking in the 92nd percentile.
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