NFL Week 2: Why Ahmad Bradshaw Should Go off on Monday Night

Ahmad Bradshaw had a modest start to the 2011 season, running for 44 yards on 13 carries (3.4 ypc) and a score. He added one reception for 10 yards.

Bradshaw’s longest run of the day went for just seven yards, which is unfortunately a continuation of a trend from his last three games of last year, in which he failed to generate a double-digit yard rush. That should change this week.

The Giants take on St. Louis on Monday Night Football this week. In two MNF games last year, Bradshaw had 229 yards on 35 carries (6.5 ypc) with a score. He added 24 yards on seven catches.

He’s also playing at home, where he averaged 112.5 total yards last year, as compared to 81.1 on the road. Five of his eight touchdowns came at home as well.

Plus, with Hakeem Nicks hurting, the Giants could be more inclined to use a more conservative offensive approach, relying on Bradshaw and Jacobs in the ground game.

That would play into St. Louis’ Week 1 weakness. The Rams gave up a league-worst 236 rushing yards in the opener.

Obviously, going up against Michael Vick, that number is going to be bloated, but the running backs combined for 139 yards on 19 carries (7.3 ypc) and a touchdown.

Bradshaw isn’t as effective as Shady McCoy, but he is a similar running back.

With his speed, shiftiness and receiving skills, Bradshaw is a good bet to put up big numbers on Monday Night Football.

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