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The NFL running back conundrum: How teams view their value

The shelves in Brian Daboll's home office are stocked with old playbooks symbolizing years of work, dusty clutter the Giants coach says his wife, Beth, would just as soon see in the trash.

"I've still got stuff from since I started in 1997," Daboll said.

Maybe he should keep that stuff, because despite Monday's loss to the Cowboys, Daboll's New York Giants offense is cooking with throwback seasoning: Give the ball to a lead running back and let him work.

Saquon Barkley logged 53 carries and 66 touches over the first three weeks.