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With a 7-point advantage, the Eagles are a massive favorite in this game, suggesting much more of a reliance on running than their typical game plan.Given their underlying propensities and matchup dynamics, the leading projections forecast the Eagles to run on 48.1% of their plays: the 2nd-highest rate among all teams this week.In this contest, Saquon Barkley is anticipated by the predictive model to slot into the 99th percentile among RBs with 20.3 rush attempts.This year, the imposing New York Giants run defense has given up a measly 5.28 adjusted yards-per-carry to the opposition's running game: the 30th-lowest rate in the NFL.The New York Giants linebackers grade out as the 3rd-worst unit in football this year when it comes to stopping the run.
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