The Giants will be starting backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor in this week’s contest, which usually means fewer pass attempts and more rush attempts.
An extreme throwing game script is suggested by the Giants being a an enormous -15.5-point underdog in this week’s game.
Wan’Dale Robinson’s 82.5% Adjusted Completion Rate this season illustrates a a noteworthy growth in his pass-catching skills over last season’s 77.9% rate.
This year, the deficient Buffalo Bills pass defense has been torched for a staggering 73.9% Adjusted Completion Rate to opposing wide receivers: the 3rd-largest rate in the league.
Cons
Right now, the 8th-least pass-oriented team in football (58.1% adjusted for context) according to the projections is the New York Giants.
Opposing teams teams have been hesitant to rely on the passing game too much against the Buffalo Bills, averaging the 5th-fewest attempts in the NFL (just 29.6 per game) this year.
Wan’Dale Robinson has been less involved as a potential pass-catcher this year (50.0% Route Participation% in games he has played) than he did last year (62.5%).
As it relates to pocket protection (and the significance it has on all air attack metrics), the offensive line of the New York Giants grades out as the worst in the league this year.
Wan’Dale Robinson’s 4.8 adjusted yards per target this season reflects a a significant regression in his pass-catching prowess over last season’s 7.9 rate.