4 bold predictions for NY Giants vs. Packers London showdown
By Zak Musso
2. Saquon Barkley runs wild vs. the Packers
The Giants will lean heavily on Barkley this weekend, and he will give the English crowd a show like they have never seen before. Barkley currently leads the NFL through four weeks in rushing yards with 463. His matchup against the Packers defense is very favorable, as the Packers give up 126.8 rushing yards per game, 10th worst in the NFL.
The Giants rushing attack leads the NFL with 192.5 yards per game on the ground, and with the holes the offensive line have created for Barkley early this season, it is easy to envision Barkley speeding past the Green Bay defense.
Jones was unable to help the rushing attack in the fourth quarter last week due to his ankle injury, which led to Barkley taking over. Barkley received a career high 31 carries last week, and with Jones likely limited this weekend, the Giants will give Barkley a ton of work, likely around 30 carries. NFL defenses can’t stop Barkley, they can only hope to contain him, and with 30 carries or so, it will near nearly impossible to slow him down.