Daniel Jones will throw for at least 300 yards again in Minnesota
John Schmeelk: Fiction – Jones can throw for 300 yards if the Giants want him to, but figure the Giants will opt for a more balanced attack. The Giants dropped back 52 times versus only 17 called runs in the first game against the Vikings, but it’s hard to believe they will have such a lopsided ratio again. Barkley ran it only 14 times on Christmas Eve but averaged six yards per carry. It was his highest rush average since Week 1. If the Vikings start putting up big plays and scoring a bunch of points early, Jones might get to 300, but the game should be close and the Giants will give it to Saquon a bit more this time around.
Dan Salomone: Fact – The Vikings have allowed more than 300 passing yards in nine games this season, including Daniel Jones’ 334 in Week 16. Saquon Barkley will also be a factor in this department as he had eight catches for 49 yards in the first meeting, both season-highs for the dynamic running back.
Lance Medow: Fiction – The Vikings rank second-to-last in the NFL in pass defense and Daniel Jones and Co. took full advantage of that in Week 16. With that being said, Jones has only thrown for 300 yards or more twice in 16 games (the other coming in Week 11 against the Lions). It’s not a coincidence they lost both contests as the Giants were playing from behind and had to rally. New York’s formula for success this season has been the run game and if Brian Daboll’s group is going to solve Minnesota, it’ll have to come through that facet.
Matt Citak: Fact – Jones had one of his highest passing volume games of the season in Minnesota on Christmas Eve, throwing for 334 yards and a touchdown, and it’s fair to expect more of the same this weekend. The key to attacking the Vikings defense is through the air, as the unit ranks 31st in the league in passing yards allowed at 265.6 yards per game. Jones had a completion percentage over 70 percent in his final two games of the regular season, including the contest in Minnesota. He will keep it going with another efficient, high-volume day in the Wild Card matchup.
The Giants need to force multiple turnovers to win the game
John Schmeelk: Fiction – The Giants don’t need multiple takeaways but they do have to avoid multiple turnovers from their own offense. After being -2 in the first matchup and having a punt blocked, the Giants still managed to be tied with two minutes to play. If they can be even in turnover ratio they…
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