Here come the New York Football Giants. With Dallas in town for a Monday Night Football clash, the country will be watching to see if NY can improve to 3-0. Matter of fact, countless fans across the globe will be tuned in.
Between the new coaching staff, and the return of several key players, the Giants could potentially have something special brewing. And now they are set to take on a longtime rival in the Dallas Cowboys who are without their star quarterback Dak Prescott.
If all goes to plan, the Giants will come out of Week 3 with yet another win. A 3-0 start to the season would push expectations to a point not seen in years for this team.
Here are four bold predictions for the Giants vs the Cowboys:
4. Saquon puts on another big performance
Barkley took the league by storm in Week 1, looking to be the player that he was before his injuries. He rushed for 164 yards and one touchdown. On 18 carries, he finished the day averaging 9.11 yards per attempt.
Barkley was also incorporated heavily in the passing game in Week 1. He was targeted seven times, recording 60 receptions for 30 yards. In Week 2, Barkley and the Giants offense wasn’t as effective. He finished the day with 72 rushing yards on 21 carries. He also caught three passes for just 16 yards receiving.
Heading into Week 3, Barkley is the league leader in rushing yards with 236. He has also recorded 185 yards after contact.
The Cowboys defense has allowed 241 rushing yards on 58 total carries over their first two games. They have also allowed zero touchdowns on the ground. Barkley could change that.
With the nation watching, Barkley, much like Jones, will have the chance to show that they can still ball. Indeed, 150 yards from scrimmage and a couple of trips to the end zone could comfortably put Barkley back into the conversation as one of the top RBs in the game.