NFL Week 7, 2018: 20 Bold predictions to consider
By Dan Parzych
13. Barkley finishes with 200+ yards from scrimmage again
Talk about a disappointing start for the New York Giants when considering this team was expected to turn things around in 2018 after winning just three games all of last year, only to seem to pick right up where they left off. With only one win to their name heading into Week 6, the Giants look like an absolute mess at the moment with more questions than answers, but at least Saquon Barkley gives hope for the future.
Even though Odell Beckham Jr. has been a headache at time throughout his career, there’s no denying he’s one of the top receivers in the NFL, and is capable of taking off at any given moment. So when the Giants had the opportunity to add Barkley to the mix of the same offense as Beckham, it was almost too good for the team to pass on back in April during the draft.
Just look at what Barkley was able to accomplish during last week’s loss to the Eagles after the rookie running back finished with 229 yards from the line of scrimmage to go along with a touchdown. When looking at how much the defense of the Falcons has struggled this season, Barkley could be in for another monster performance during Monday Night Football.