Another week, another top offensive weapon bitten by the injury bug for Big Blue.
This time around, rookie running back Cam Skattebo was the latest name to be added to the IR, as it’s that type of season for the Giants. Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley dissected the Giants’ defense, as New York fell to 2-6 after a lopsided 38-20 loss to the Eagles.
It was also a week 8 to forget for Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers, well ahead of the Houston Texans. Brock Purdy missed his fourth straight game as the offense struggled against a stout Texas defense.
San Francisco opened as a 3-point betting favorite, with that number dipping slightly to 2.5. However, the public seems to like Brian Daboll’s group as slim underdogs heading into Sunday’s contest.
Giants vs 49ers odds, predictions
Defensively, the Giants should prepare for a steady diet of Christian McCaffrey. New York’s defense has struggled to contain opposing backs, ranking 30th in rushing yards allowed (148.9 per game) and giving up 10 rushing touchdowns this season.
The 49ers will involve McCaffrey in the game plan early and often. The Giants will also be without corners Cor’Dale Flott and Paulson Adebo, which will open up opportunities for George Kittle, Jajuan Jennings and Kendrick Bourne in the passing game.
While Shanahan and co. Although things were covered on offense, the 49ers defense suffered greatly from the absence of All-Pros Fred Warner and Joey Bosa.
Robert Saleh’s group recorded just one interception in Week 8 and just seven putbacks total this season. Their pass rush has been MIA, with a low sack rate of 3.32 percent, as they have allowed 229.3 passing yards per game and a 67.41 percent completion rate to opposing quarterbacks.
Rookie Jaxson Dart is off the charts as a home starter, going 2-0 at MetLife Stadium. Dart has a rushing line of 24 carries, 115 yards and 2 touchdowns. Plus, he takes care of the football with zero turnovers at home.
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With Dart under center, the Giants excelled in faster starts, scoring in the first quarter of every game he was QB1. In the Chargers and Eagles games, the Ole Miss product capped an opening Giants drive with a rushing touchdown of 15 yards or more. I expect this trend to continue on Sunday.
I am focusing on a niche accessory market for Dart in order to have a productive start for this game.
He’s well-positioned to use his precise legs and arm for some big plays against a 49ers secondary that, like the Giants, can commit costly penalties.
Dart’s ability to be a dual threat will benefit Tyron Tracy Jr. as a rusher.
Wan’Dale Robinson, Theo Johnson and Darius Slayton will also need to contribute to help the Ole Miss product maintain his unbeaten home record as a starter.
The Play: Dart – 1st Quarter Alt Passes + Rushing Yards, 50+ (-130, FanDuel)
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