4 bold predictions for the NY Giants showdown with the Texans

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Sep 23, 2018; Houston, TX, USA; New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) makes a reception as Houston Texans linebacker Zach Cunningham (41) defends during the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Saquon Barkley runs wild and racks up 200 scrimmage yards

The Houston Texans allow 180.6 rushing yards per game, the worst in the NFL. In fact, the next closest team, the Detroit Lions, only give up 148.8 yards rushing per game. On the flip side, the Giants rank fourth in the NFL in rushing, averaging a 161.5 rushing yards per game.

Saquon Barkley is the force driving the Giants rushing success, and is third in the NFL in both rushing and scrimmage yards. Barkley has been healthy all season and the two-week break will have him recharged with fresh legs.

The Giants have been very pass-happy early in games this season, but against the league’s worst run defense, Mike Kafka will simply just give the ball to his best weapon, and Barkley will pound the rock early and often.

The Giants offensive line has been dominant run blocking this season, and they will create massive holes that Barkley will burst through. Barkley will give the electric MetLife Stadium crowd one long touchdown run, and on Monday, all the talk in New York will be about how the Giants need to give Barkley an extension – this will come after more than 200 total yards for No. 26.

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