The Seahawks are a 3-point favorite in this game, which points towards a rushing game script.
THE BLITZ projects the Seattle Seahawks as the 9th-most run-oriented offense among all teams this week with a 44.6% run rate, based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
The New York Giants defense has produced the 2nd-worst efficiency against opposing rushing attacks this year, yielding 5.58 yards-per-carry.
The New York Giants linebackers rank as the 2nd-worst unit in football this year in regard to stopping the run.
The Seattle Seahawks have faced a stacked the box on a measly 11.5% of their plays since the start of last season, 4th-least in the league. Bringing an extra defender near the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the cost of better passing efficiency.
Cons
The Seattle Seahawks have called the 5th-least plays in football this year, totaling a measly 53.4 plays per game.
The Seattle Seahawks O-line grades out as the 9th-worst in the league this year at opening holes for rushers.
The Seattle Seahawks have gone for it on 4th down just 8.7% of the time since the start of last season (least in football), which typically means less offensive volume, less TD potential, and lower offensive statistics across the board.
The Seattle Seahawks have used motion in their offense on 28.2% of their play-calls since the start of last season (5th-least in the NFL), which usually makes an offense more predictable and less effective.