The temptation is always there.
Saquon Barkley knows with his burst, he is just one cut to the outside from a big play, from a game-changing run.
He is tied for third in the NFL for the most rushes of 20 yards or more (seven) and tied for first for the most rushes of 40 yards or more (three).
The problem is that extra cut sometimes results in a loss or no gain, leaving precious yards out on the field. It’s especially a problem when the Giants rank 24th in the NFL in offense (344.