2.) Establish the running game
When Joe Judge was initially hired, he employed the fact that the Giants must dominate in the run game. Establishing the run also helps with time of possession, two factors the Giants have simply been lackluster in the season.
Quarterback Daniel Jones is currently the team’s leading rusher, which gives you an example of just how poor the offensive line has been in the department.
Nonetheless, Devonta Freeman, who has spent the last four weeks of the season with Big Blue, has seen his snap count increase weekly.
Against Washington, he played in 73% of offensive snaps, earning 18 carries for 61 yards. Eagles currently have the 21st ranked run defense in the NFL, which makes this an essential part of the Giants’ game plan on Thursday night. Dominating the time of possession and battering down their second level is exactly how they can open up the passing game and play action. Hopefully, coordinator Jason Garrett sees the same thing.