The Rams are a 6.5-point favorite in this week's game, which points towards a rushing game script.Tyler Higbee's play as a receiver has tailed off this season, averaging a measly 2.8 adjusted catches compared to 4.4 last season.Tyler Higbee has been one of the most hard-handed receivers in the NFL among tight ends, completing a mere 67.4% of balls thrown his way (adjusted for context) this year, grading out in the 18th percentile.This year, the imposing New York Giants defense has allowed a meager 67.2% Adjusted Completion Rate to opposing TEs: the lowest rate in the NFL.As it relates to safeties in defending pass-catchers, New York's collection of safeties has been very good this year, grading out as the 3rd-best in the league.
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