The Commanders are a 4.5-point favorite in this game, likely creating a rushing game script.
THE BLITZ projects the Washington Commanders as the 5th-most run-oriented team among all teams this week with a 49.6% run rate, given their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
THE BLITZ projects Brian Robinson to garner 15.1 carries this week, on average, ranking him in the 81st percentile among RBs.
Brian Robinson has been given 52.0% of his team’s carries this year, putting him in the 85th percentile among running backs.
The New York Giants defense owns the 2nd-worst efficiency against opposing rushing attacks this year, yielding 5.35 yards-per-carry.
Cons
THE BLITZ projects the Washington Commanders offense to be the 7th-worst paced team in the league (in a neutral context) at the moment, averaging 29.22 seconds per play.
Brian Robinson’s running efficiency (3.70 yards per carry) has been some of the worst in football this year (13th percentile among running backs).
Brian Robinson has been among the bottom RBs in the league at generating extra ground yardage, averaging a lowly 2.59 yards-after-contact this year while grading out in the 11th percentile.
The New York Giants defensive tackles rank as the 3rd-best unit in the NFL this year in regard to stopping the run.