The Green Bay Packers (5-3-1) hope to break their two-game losing streak this Sunday when they face the New York Giants (2-8) at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The point spread as of Friday morning was Packers -7 and the over/under was 42.5 total points, down from 44 earlier in the week. The weather is expected to be seasonal, but a rain shower is possible, with winds in the 10-15 MPH range.
Here are our three pieces of fantasy advice for Sunday’s game.
Start: Packers RB Josh Jacobs
Whoever is going to get the most touches out of the backfield against this porous Giants defense has to be a no-brainer in all formats. That’s Josh Jacobs in this case. He hasn’t eclipsed 100 yards on the ground all year but has 11 touchdowns and 845 total yards from scrimmage.
The Giants are 31st this year against running backs and have allowed a ridiculously high 202 yards rushing per game over their last three.
Sit: Giants QB Jameis Winston
Jameis Winston will get the call with Jaxson Dart (concussion) likely to be inactive. The 10-year vet is capable of racking up big numbers for his team and the opposition. He hasn’t played a down in a Giants uniform this year, and no one really knows what to expect here.
The Packers have the eighth-best defense against quarterbacks this season, allowing just one 300-yard passer. Winston is not known for his mobility and is prone to turnovers throughout his career.
Start: Packers WR Romeo Doubs
It’s always difficult to recommend a Packers wideout because of the sheer volume they have and the way quarterback Jordan Love spreads the ball around. This week, it’s easy to pick Romeo Doubs as he is the only wideout without an injury designation.
Add in the facts that the Giants have struggled against wide receivers this year (26th overall) and the loss of star tight end Tucker Kraft has opened up targets, and all roads point to Doubs.