THE BLITZ projects this game to have the most plays run out of all the games this week at 138.6 plays, given the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.
The weather report calls for 3-mph wind in this game. Low wind usually means increased pass volume, increased touchdown potential, and better passing effectiveness.
Dallas Goedert has been used less as a potential pass-catcher this year (87.8% Route% in games he has played) than he did last year (76.1%).
Dallas Goedert has been among the leading TE receiving threats this year, averaging an impressive 59.0 yards per game while ranking in the 99th percentile.
The New York Giants pass defense has given up the 3rd-highest Completion% in the NFL (77.1%) versus TEs this year (77.1%).
Cons
The Eagles are a massive 17-point favorite in this game, likely creating an extreme rushing game script.
THE BLITZ projects the Philadelphia Eagles as the 2nd-least pass-centric offense among all teams this week with a 48.8% pass rate, accounting for their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
Dallas Goedert has accrued quite a few less air yards this year (35.0 per game) than he did last year (52.0 per game).
The New York Giants have stacked the box versus opponents on just 11.4% of their plays since the start of last season, 5th-least in the NFL. Choosing not to bring an extra defender near the line of scrimmage improves pass defense at the expense of run-stopping.