The New York Giants and Chicago Bears have struggled to score to start the 2022-23 NFL season, and weather in New York on Sunday won’t help.
Prior to the matchup of NFC foes, the rain expected in New York could mean that they’ll lean on their running backs even more.
According to AccuWeather, there is a 75% of rain during the game, with winds reaching up to 16 MPH, making for a chilly day at MetLife Stadium.
Given the threat of weather, the Giants and Bears should opt to lean on their running games even more than they already have in the early going of their season.
Saquon Barkley and Khalil Herbert Expected to Shine in Rainy Conditions
Per or Stokastic NFL Start/Sit Fantasy Football Rankings, Saquon Barkley is the third-ranked running back on the board for Week 4, behind just Christian McCaffrey and Jamaal Williams.
Khalil Herbert, who’s filling in for the injured David Montgomery, is also a top-10 option on our rankings this week after a dominant performance against the Houston Texans in Week 3.
Taking over when Montgomery suffered an ankle injury, Herbert finished with 20 carries for 157 yards and two touchdowns during the 23-20 win over the Texans.
Under a popular play in Bears-Giants
Through the first three weeks of the season, the Bears have failed to develop any sort of passing game. And while they’re having success with the ground game, they’ve scored just 19, 10 and 23 points, respectively, through the first three weeks.
Per DraftKings, the betting line for the Bears-Giants game is current set at Giants -2.5, with a total at a small 38.5 points. Shop for the best odds in Week 4 here.
Given the rain and expected matchup featuring both running games, trends certainly point to the under.
It should be a sloppy one in New York on Sunday.
