NJ.com has three intriguing Week 2 player props to consider for some of the Jets and Giants' biggest names.
The Giants have plenty of issues after taking a 40-0 thrashing from the Cowboys in Week 1, but Barkley, who’s playing for a new contract, was a solid component of another otherwise forgettable loss.
The star back still saw 12 rush attempts, which he took for 51 yards, in the blowout defeat. There’s no question that head coach Brian Daboll wants to reset his entire offense after a non-starter of an opener, and one way to do that is to achieve some balance and help Daniel Jones regain his confidence in the process.
Feeding Barkley plenty certainly can help in that regard, and he logged over 16.5 carries in nine of 16 games last season. The Giants are favored by up to 4.5 points as of Friday morning against a Cardinals team that simply isn’t expected to be able to do much offensively with Joshua Dobbs at quarterback, a scenario that ups the chances of a heavy dose of conservative football with Barkley leading the way.
If the big back is going to get a heavy-volume game, chances are always better that it happens early in the season while his legs are still fresh. Therefore, banking on at least a 17-carry workload in this spot makes sense. Get the latest sports betting news, advice and promos sent straight to your inbox. Enter your email here:If you or a loved one has questions or needs to talk to a professional about gambling, call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit