Overview
- Coach John Harbaugh publicly said the Giants’ running attack is “not good enough yet,” signaling internal concern despite a 3-1 start.
- The team runs at a high rate (about 49.2% of plays and roughly 29.8 rush attempts per game) but averages just 3.7 yards per carry and few long runs.
- Advanced data from NextGenStats show negative rushing production with a rushing EPA of -15.6 and rushing yards over expected at -45, placing the Giants near the bottom in efficiency.
- Players and coaches point to execution problems inside Greg Roman’s detailed scheme, with fullback Patrick Ricard saying missed assignments and communication lapses are the core issues rather than scheme design.
- Cam Skattebo has absorbed the bulk of carries (68 for 235 yards, 3.5 ypc) while Najee Harris has seen limited, slightly more efficient work and the offense has used play action only 33 times despite it averaging 10.3 yards per play; the Giants face the Washington Commanders on Sunday as the next test of any adjustments.