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Everything You Need to Know: Ravens vs. Giants
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Will Derrick Henry feast on the Giants’ run defense?
New York ranks 29th in run defense and surrendered 176 yards and two touchdowns to Saquon Barkley of the Eagles in October. Henry (1,407 yards) is chasing Barkley for the NFL rushing title, and December has historically been the most productive month of Henry’s career. Fresh after the bye week, Henry could be poised for a big day.
Will John Harbaugh continue his post-bye week success?
The Ravens are 13-3 under Harbaugh in games that immediately follow their bye week. This situation looks made to order for Baltimore – well-rested, healthy, and facing an opponent that has been struggling. However, a win in the NFL can never be taken for granted, and the Ravens can’t afford a slip in their quest to win the division.
Can the Ravens end their recent woes against backup quarterbacks?
Baltimore has already been defeated by backup quarterbacks Gardner Minshew (Raiders) and Jameis Winston (Browns). With Drew Lock (heel) in a walking boot this week, Giants Head Coach Brian Daboll has named backup Tommy DeVito the starter for Sunday. DeVito won three straight starts last season and can be dangerous if he settles into a rhythm.