The Giants are a 4.5-point underdog in this game, likely creating a passing game script.Accounting for the game dynamics and the underlying traits of each team, this contest is projected by the projection model to have 131.6 total plays run: the 5th-highest number out of all the games this week.The Patriots defense has been something of pass funnel this year, enticing opposing offenses to attempt the 10th-most passes in football (37.9 per game) this year.The model projects Saquon Barkley to total 5.6 targets this week, on average, putting him in the 97th percentile among running backs.Saquon Barkley ranks in the 99th percentile among running back WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—an advanced stat that quantifies high-value offensive involvement) with a massive 28.7 mark this year.
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