New York Giants vs. Carolina Panthers: Preview and Prediction

X-Factor: Rashad Jennings and Reuben Randle  

Dec 14, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) carries the ball against the Miami Dolphins during the first half at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Rashad Jennings played very well against the Dolphins, earning a season-high 22 carries, the sixth time in his seven-season career he had as many as 22 rushes in a game. He also had 81 yards and Jennings being able to control the game on the ground and keeping Cam Newton off the field is key if New York wants to avoid getting decimated in front of their home crowd. The Giants’ offense is one-dimensional, and Jennings needs to be able to provide a running game in case that dimension is stopped.

Randle’s play has fluctuated over the last few weeks but turned it on last week against Miami totaling five catches for 58 yards and a touchdown. When Randle is productive, a ton of pressure is taken off Odell Beckham JR who will likely see a decline in video game like numbers.

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