Giants-Commanders Weather, Picks and Passing Props

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Improving Weather Keeps Giants Passing Props in Play

The rain appears to be slowing ahead of tonight’s NFC East game involving the Giants. The game total has dropped significantly from its opening number because of weather concerns, but the passing props have not fallen as much as expected.

Malik Neighbors remains listed in the 70-yard range, while the passing numbers for McCarthy and Daniels are still in the 200s. Those numbers do not suggest conditions comparable to the weather-affected Bucks-Falcons game from two weeks ago.

A drizzle alone does not necessarily make this a true weather game. Conditions such as 35-mile-per-hour winds or a field covered in snow would be much more concerning. MetLife Stadium often seems to have difficult weather, and the New York Giants practice beside the stadium in these conditions regularly.

Earlier reports indicated that the rain would stop around 7:30, and it began slowing at that time. Clarissa Thompson and the others who had spent the day in the tunnel also returned to the field. Kevin Ross’ latest update suggested that most of the game would be played in dry conditions.

Rain can still create fumbles, chaos and slippery footing, but the forecast is not enough to abandon the passing-yard props. Scatterbo is one potential over, while JJ McCarthy’s passing number of 196.5 also looks favorable.

When JJ has been on the field against the New York Football Giants, he has produced passing yards. He also threw for approximately 240 yards against the Houston Texans, doing much of his damage in the first half before Cam began breaking big runs.

The Washington Commanders have allowed the third-most passing yards in the National Football League. That cannot simply be attributed to consistently playing with a lead, as Washington has not been ahead all the time. The defense has allowed chunk plays through the air.

The teams also combined for 54 points in their earlier meeting this season, although neither scored in overtime. With the rain easing and most of the game expected to be dry, the weather may ultimately be favorable enough for the passing props.