The New York Giants losing to the Minnesota Vikings 28-10 taught us various things, one of which being star running back Saquon Barkley means more to the offense than we know.
The offensive line was overwhelmed all day by the Vikings pass rush, and without Barkley, they were given the green light to blitz with unique packages.
Having a stout running back helps keep opposing defenses honest and allocate more players to other areas of the field. Barkley’s influence is significant, and losing him is proving to be devastating.
The fact the Giants were able to win two games consecutively without Barkley is remarkable, which means gaining him back will be exponential to their future success.