Good Morning, New York Giants Fans!
The New York Giants losing to the Minnesota Vikings 28-10 taught us various things, one of which being star running back Saquon Barkley means more to the offense than we know.
The offensive line was overwhelmed all day by the Vikings pass rush, and without Barkley, they were given the green light to blitz with unique packages.
Having a stout running back helps keep opposing defenses honest and allocate more players to other areas of the field. Barkley’s influence is significant, and losing him is proving to be devastating.
The fact the Giants were able to win two games consecutively without Barkley is remarkable, which means gaining him back will be exponential to their future success.
The new timetable for a return is next Thursday against the New England Patriots in Foxborough. The Patriots offense will undoubtedly tear apart a lackluster Giants defense, but Barkley will keep them honest and hopefully keep the ball in Daniel Jones’ hands more-so than against the Vikings. The Patriots have one of the best defenses in the league this season, and they will be difficult to overcome, but having Saquon, the Giants’ best player available, will give them a gambler’s chance at success.
Also, the offensive line must step up to the plate and hold back a talented New England pass rush. Left tackle Nate Solder has been a liability all season and will need to elevate his quality of play if the Giants are to have any chance in winning in New England. Hopefully, all cylinders will be firing, and it will at least be a competitive game.
Backup running back Wayne Gallman left Sunday’s contest with a concussion and was ruled out of the game, further hurting the Giants’ effectiveness in the run game. This will convince Barkley to rush back from a high ankle sprain even more.
Nonetheless–
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