Giants vs. Steelers: 5 biggest storylines for Week 1

The New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers square off in a storyline-rich game in Week 1 of the 2020 regular season.

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Saquon Barkley on the precipice of greatness

In my 55 years of following the Giants, they have had two truly great, transcendent talents — Lawrence Taylor and Odell Beckham Jr. Saquon Barkley is now the third.

All Barkley needs to do is stay healthy and the numbers will pile up. In most fantasy leagues this year, Carolina’s Christian McCaffrey — another insanely talented player — is the consensus top overall pick with Barkley and Ezekiel Elliott right behind him. Barkley would have racked up another 2,000 total yards for scrimmage last year had he not been hobbled by that high ankle sprain in Week 3.

Now that Barkley’s healthy he’ll give McCaffrey a run for his money this year. He could be the NFL MVP this season.