Giants @ Lions Picks & Props

The New York Giants will be rolling out backup quarterback Jameis Winston in this week's contest, which typically means fewer pass attempts and more rushes. This week's line suggests an extreme throwing game script for the Giants, who are giant -14-point underdogs. Given their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics, the projections expect the New York Giants to pass on 62.5% of their plays: the 6th-greatest clip among all teams this week. Based on the game dynamics and the underlying tendencies of each team, this contest is projected by our trusted projection set to have 131.7 plays on offense called: the 3rd-most on the slate this week. The 6th-largest volume of plays in the league have been run by the Giants this year (a monstrous 60.0 per game on average).

Given their underlying tendencies and game dynamics, the Detroit Lions are projected by the projections to call 66.9 total plays in this game: the 3rd-highest number on the slate this week. The passing offenses of both teams (in terms of both volume and effectiveness) ought to benefit from the still "weather" conditions (meaning no wind) inside this dome, while rush volume may decline. Jared Goff grades out as one of the most on-target QBs in football this year with an excellent 70.3% Adjusted Completion%, grading out in the 94th percentile. Jared Goff has been one of the best touchdown throwers in football this year, averaging a fantastic 1.91 per game while checking in at the 95th percentile. 0: the number of rushing touchdowns Jared Goff has scored this year.

Given their underlying tendencies and game dynamics, the Detroit Lions are projected by the projections to call 66.9 total plays in this game: the 3rd-highest number on the slate this week. The passing offenses of both teams (in terms of both volume and effectiveness) ought to benefit from the still "weather" conditions (meaning no wind) inside this dome, while rush volume may decline. After accruing 68.0 air yards per game last year, Amon-Ra St. Brown has shown good development this year, now averaging 80.0 per game. Amon-Ra St. Brown's 74.8 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—an advanced statistic that assesses high-value offensive volume) has been notably better this year than it was last year at 62.4. Amon-Ra St. Brown ranks in the 99th percentile among WRs when it comes to catching touchdowns this year, averaging a fantastic 0.73 per game.

The New York Giants will be rolling out backup quarterback Jameis Winston in this week's contest, which typically means fewer pass attempts and more rushes. This week's line suggests an extreme throwing game script for the Giants, who are giant -14-point underdogs. Given their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics, the projections expect the New York Giants to pass on 62.5% of their plays: the 6th-greatest clip among all teams this week. Based on the game dynamics and the underlying tendencies of each team, this contest is projected by our trusted projection set to have 131.7 plays on offense called: the 3rd-most on the slate this week. The 6th-largest volume of plays in the league have been run by the Giants this year (a monstrous 60.0 per game on average).

Given their underlying tendencies and game dynamics, the Detroit Lions are projected by the projections to call 66.9 total plays in this game: the 3rd-highest number on the slate this week. The passing offenses of both teams (in terms of both volume and effectiveness) ought to benefit from the still "weather" conditions (meaning no wind) inside this dome, while rush volume may decline. Jahmyr Gibbs's 22.2 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—an advanced statistic that measures high-value offensive volume) grades out among the league leaders: 95th percentile for RBs. Jahmyr Gibbs's 86.6% Adjusted Completion% this season represents a noteworthy improvement in his pass-catching prowess over last season's 82.4% figure. Jahmyr Gibbs grades out in the 89th percentile among RBs as it relates to catching touchdowns this year, averaging a fantastic 0.18 per game.

The New York Giants will be rolling out backup quarterback Jameis Winston in this week's contest, which typically means fewer pass attempts and more rushes. This week's line suggests an extreme throwing game script for the Giants, who are giant -14-point underdogs. Given their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics, the projections expect the New York Giants to pass on 62.5% of their plays: the 6th-greatest clip among all teams this week. Based on the game dynamics and the underlying tendencies of each team, this contest is projected by our trusted projection set to have 131.7 plays on offense called: the 3rd-most on the slate this week. The 6th-largest volume of plays in the league have been run by the Giants this year (a monstrous 60.0 per game on average).

Given their underlying tendencies and game dynamics, the Detroit Lions are projected by the projections to call 66.9 total plays in this game: the 3rd-highest number on the slate this week. The passing offenses of both teams (in terms of both volume and effectiveness) ought to benefit from the still "weather" conditions (meaning no wind) inside this dome, while rush volume may decline. While Brock Wright has garnered 4.3% of his team's red zone targets in games he has played this year, the projections expect him to be much more involved in Detroit's pass game near the goal line in this week's game at 12.0%. With a terrific rate of 0.33 per game through the air (85th percentile), Brock Wright stands among the leading receiving touchdown-scorers in the NFL when it comes to tight ends this year.

The New York Giants will be rolling out backup quarterback Jameis Winston in this week's contest, which typically means fewer pass attempts and more rushes. This week's line suggests an extreme throwing game script for the Giants, who are giant -14-point underdogs. Given their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics, the projections expect the New York Giants to pass on 62.5% of their plays: the 6th-greatest clip among all teams this week. Based on the game dynamics and the underlying tendencies of each team, this contest is projected by our trusted projection set to have 131.7 plays on offense called: the 3rd-most on the slate this week. The 6th-largest volume of plays in the league have been run by the Giants this year (a monstrous 60.0 per game on average).