This week’s spread implies an extreme throwing game script for the Giants, who are huge -14-point underdogs.
Based on their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics, our trusted projections expect the Giants to pass on 60.7% of their downs: the 7th-highest rate on the slate this week.
The Eagles defense has been something of pass funnel this year, allowing opposing QBs to attempt the most passes in the NFL (41.1 per game) this year.
Wan’Dale Robinson’s possession skills have gotten a boost this year, with his Adjusted Completion% increasing from 77.9% to 83.3%.
This year, the weak Eagles defense has conceded a massive 190.0 adjusted receiving yards per game vs. opposing wideouts: the worst in the NFL.
Cons
Accounting for their underlying propensities and game dynamics, the Giants are forecasted by our trusted projection set to call only 63.3 plays on offense in this game: the 6th-fewest on the slate this week.
After accumulating 30.0 air yards per game last year, Wan’Dale Robinson has regressed heavily this year, now averaging 20.0 per game.
The New York Giants O-line ranks as the worst in the league this year in pass protection, which has a harmful influence on all pass attack statistics across the board.
Wan’Dale Robinson checks in as one of the least efficient pass-catchers in the league, averaging just 7.23 adjusted yards-per-target this year while grading out in the 23rd percentile among wide receivers
Wan’Dale Robinson profiles as one of the weakest wideouts in football at grinding out extra yardage, averaging a measly 0.00 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) this year while grading out in the 1st percentile.