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4 bold predictions for the NY Giants matchup vs. Indy in Week 17

By Desmond Novack

Dec 24, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) looks to pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 24, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) looks to pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 24, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (97) during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 24, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (97) during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Saquon Barkley will have 150+ scrimmage yards and two TDs in a dominant performance

Following a couple of down weeks, Saquon Barkley has looked very good in recent games and has shown just how impactful he is, running the ball 32 times for 172 yards and two TDs in the NY Giants last two matchups.

Not only has Barkley been running the ball exceptionally well, but both of the TDs he scored in these games were both huge and helped pull the Giants closer to a potential win. Barkley has been arguably the best player on the NY Giants all season long and has proven that he is still a top five running back in this league. While it is still up for discussion as to whether or not the Giants should re-sign him, the questions surrounding this surround the money, not the talent.

Regardless, this game would go a long way in convincing the Giants front office to re-sign Barkley, as a big performance in a potential playoff berthing game is one of the best ways to showcase your talent. While Indianapolis does have some very talented players on their defense like Deforest Buckner and Bobby Okereke, we are still rather confident in Barkley’s ability this week.

At the end of the day, this is the definition of a must-win game and the stars of the Giants must show up if they wish to prove to the world that they belong in the playoffs. Look for No. 26 to ball out in this one.

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