2 min read • October 05, 2022
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All eyes for the London game are on the New York Giants’ quarterback situation with Daniel Jones hobbling after a left ankle injury and Tyrod Taylor still in concussion protocol.
Jones was limited in practice on Wednesday, but his chances to play effectively are not high this week, according to the Pro Football Docs.
By video, the 25-year-old quarterback appeared to suffer a high-ankle sprain in the Week 4 win over the Bears. He exited the contest, but returned after backup Tyrod Taylor suffered a concussion.
The Giants also used wildcat with Saquon Barkley because of how limited Jones was on that ankle.
With the team traveling from New York to London it will be difficult for Taylor to get clearance to play against Green Bay, leaving the Giants with the choice of a limited Daniel Jones or a healthy Davis Webb.
If Jones does start, he should be avoided in all fantasy football and DFS lineups this week. Through four games, he’s averaged 157.8 passing yards per game with 3 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. However, he’s averaging a career-high 48.3 rushing yards per game with 2 rushing touchdowns.
With the current health of his ankle, he will not have the ability to rush like he has in the first four games, according to the Pro Football Docs.
The Giants’ wide receiver room is also atrocious right now due to injury. That leaves Barkley left as the lone producer in the offense.
He is the NFL’s leading rusher through four weeks, but will be operating in a one-dimensional offense against Green Bay in Week 5.
The Pro Football Docs were high on Barkley coming into the season, his second year back from an ACL tear, and he has performed beyond expectations.
Through SIC Picks, our staff advised taking the over on Barkley’s future rushing yards – 900.5. Through four games, Barkley has rushed for 463 yards on 84 carries.
The Giants are 7.5 point underdogs and the over/under is 40.5, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
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