Sunday is setting up for a whole lot of C.J. Anderson and Jamaal
Charles. The Giants run defense disappeared this season, and with
Olivier Vernon out, the Broncos should lean on the ground game in prime
time. Coming off a bye, Anderson should carry the load. The one-cut
runner is averaging 4.5 yards per carry and gashed off runs when last we
saw him. With Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie suspended Deshaun Watson Authentic Jersey for the Giants, expect Trevor Siemian to go after Eli Apple with
Emmanuel Sanders on the outside, especially if Janoris Jenkins travels
with Demaryius Thomas.
NFL Research stat of the week: The Giants will be without 89 percent of
their receptions (65 of 73), 88 percent of their receiving yards (719 of
821), and 80 percent of their touchdowns (4 of 5) by wide Justin Tucker Authentic Jersey receivers this season. Their replacements would be going up against a
Broncos defense that has allowed the NFL's lowest passer rating since
2016 (73.6).
Despite some growing pains, Jacoby Brissett has been one of the fun set
of young quarterbacks to watch. The second-year pro offers a big arm,
mobility in and out of the pocket, and confidence to heave the pigskin
downfield repeatedly. Yes, he needs to fix his red zone flaws, but that
restricted area flummoxes most young quarterbacks. Against a Titans
defense that has been torched through the air, Brissett should find
plenty of opportunities chuck bombs to T.Y. Hilton and Donte Moncrief.
Splash plays on Monday Night Football will certainly bring Brissett's
stock up in the public eye.
Marcus Mariota Julio Jones Authentic Jersey practiced again on Friday but remains a likely game-time decision at
this point. The Titans chances to get back to .500 rest largely on the
health of the quarterback's hamstring. If he's good enough to go, the
Titans have the weapons to take advantage of a leaky Colts secondary. If
Matt Cassel must start again, it'll be another nightmare for Titans
fans. The entire Tennessee offense is predicated on Mariota opening
running lanes and stretching the defense vertical in the pass attack.
All viewers (outside of Indy, at least) should be praying Mariota's
hamstring is healthy enough to go.
NFL Research stat of the week: Despite playing with a backup QB all
season, T.Y. Hilton ranks third in the NFL in reeving yards (466), and
third in yards per reception (19.4). ?
