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The best photos from a Week 2 preseason game between the New York Giants and Houston Texans — a game Big Blue lost, 28-10.
Here’s a look at some of the best photos from a Week 2 preseason game between the New York Giants and Houston Texans — a game Big Blue lost, 28-10.
The New York Giants fell to the Houston Texans, 28-10, on Saturday and Malik Nabers is the Giants Wire Player of the Game.
The New York Giants lost their Week 2 season game to the Houston Texans, 28-10, in The Lone Star State on Saturday, but there were a few bright spots.
Rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers, the Giants first-round pick in this year’s NFL draft, stood out in his first game action with four receptions for 54 yards in one half of play.
The numbers may not seem eye-popping but the manner in which Nabers attained them is.
Oh my, Malik Nabers 😳
📱: Stream #NYGvsHOU on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/DtWCdOb7Sd
— NFL (@NFL) August 17, 2024
Malik Nabers got up on this one 👀
📱: Stream #NYGvsHOU on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/iD8soAMPM6
— NFL (@NFL) August 17, 2024
Honorable mention goes to another rookie — defensive lineman Elijah Chatman — who has been very impressive. In this game, he chased down Texans running back J.J. Taylor as if he were a linebacker.
Elijah Chatman is UNREAL pic.twitter.com/9p88dV6Ua2
— Marshall Green (@MarshallGreen_) August 17, 2024
Chatman also put several pressures on Houston quarterbacks in the game. He is the reason why the Giants traded veteran lineman Jordan Phillips to Dallas this week. He’s making the 53-man roster for sure.
As far as Nabers, his explosive, big-play ability is evident. We’ll give him a pass for this third-down drop in the first quarter — rookie mistake.
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The New York Giants defeated the Detroit Lions, 14-3, on Thursday night and RB Eric Gray is the Giants Wire Player of the Game.
The New York Giants opened their 2024 preseason slate by knocking off the Super Bowl-hopeful Detroit Lions, 14-3, on Thursday night at MetLife Stadium.
For the Giants, it was a well-rounded performance highlighted by strong offensive line play, stout defense, and a dazzling display courtesy of second-year running back Eric Gray.
With the depth behind presumed starter Devin Singletary still undetermined, Gray made the most of his opportunities and finished the game with a team-leading 98 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns.
The first of those scores came midway through the second quarterback when Gray took the handoff on a draw, went decisively North-South, and juked a Lions defender out of his shoes en route to the endzone.
Eric Gray to the HOUSE! 🏠
📺: FOX5 pic.twitter.com/WiJDanLkqt
— New York Giants (@Giants) August 9, 2024
Gray also showcased his prowess through the air, beating a linebacker one-on-one before hauling in an impressive reception over his shoulder.
Tommy DeVito to Eric Gray!
📺: FOX5 pic.twitter.com/7D2dSCPO7K
— New York Giants (@Giants) August 9, 2024
Later in the first half, Gray added a second score when he plunged into the endzone from one yard out thanks, in part, to excellent clear-out blocking from the offensive line, tight ends, and wide receivers.
“I just wanted to put my best foot forward,” Gray told reporters after the game. “Like I said, I just want to be Eric Gray; just be me. Last year, I kind of made football more than it is. It’s just football at the end of the day. Just being me.”
For his performance, Gray earns the first Giants Wire Player of the Game this season.
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The best photos from a Week 1 preseason game between the New York Giants and Detroit Lions — a game Big Blue won, 14-3.
Here’s a look at some of the best photos from a Week 1 preseason game between the New York Giants and Detroit Lions — a game Big Blue won, 14-3.
Following the addition of LB Brian Burns, where do the New York Giants’ edge rushers rank among the rest of the league?
The New York Giants made a big splash this offseason, acquiring linebacker Brian Burns in a trade with the Carolina Panthers. They subsequently locked him down with a five-year, $141 million contract.
The addition of Burns gives the Giants a quality bookend for Kayvon Thibodeaux while also reducing the stress on Azeez Ojulari, who has battled injury throughout his career.
Although the Giants’ depth is a bit questionable after that, there’s little doubt general manager Joe Schoen provided a huge boost to the team’s pass rush with the addition of Burns.
Where does this group of Burns, Thibodeaux, Ojulari and others rank among the rest of the league? ESPN’s Mike Clay has a take:
Lorenzo Carter, Zach Harrison, Bralen Trice, Arnold Ebiketie, James Smith-Williams
Dorance Armstrong, Clelin Ferrell, Dante Fowler Jr., K.J. Henry, Andre Jones
YaYa Diaby, Randy Gregory, Chris Braswell, Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, Anthony Nelson
Harold Landry, Arden Key, Rashad Weaver, Jaylen Harrell, Caleb Murphy
Zaven Collins, Darius Robinson, Dennis Gardeck, BJ Ojulari, Victor Dimukeje
Kyle Van Noy, Odafe Oweh, David Ojabo, Tavius Robinson, Adisa Isaac
Jonathon Cooper, Baron Browning, John Franklin-Myers, Nik Bonitto, Jonah Elliss
Gregory Rousseau, AJ Epenesa, Von Miller, Casey Toohill, Dawuane Smoot
George Karlaftis, Mike Danna, Charles Omenihu, Felix Anudike-Uzomah, Malik Herring
Jadeveon Clowney, D.J. Wonnum, K’Lavon Chaisson, DJ Johnson, Amare Barno
Byron I. Young, Michael Hoecht, Jared Verse, Nick Hampton, Keir Thomas
Matthew Judon, Anfernee Jennings, Deatrich Wise Jr., Keion White, Josh Uche
Montez Sweat, DeMarcus Walker, Dominique Robinson, Jacob Martin, Austin Booker
Uchenna Nwosu, Boye Mafe, Darrell Taylor, Derick Hall, Patrick O’Connell
Aidan Hutchinson, Josh Paschal, Marcus Davenport, James Houston, Nate Lynn
Kwity Paye, Laiatu Latu, Samson Ebukam, Dayo Odeyingbo, Tyquan Lewis
Josh Sweat, Bryce Huff, Brandon Graham, Nolan Smith, Jalyx Hunt
Brian Burns, Kayvon Thibodeaux, Azeez Ojulari, Carlos Basham, Tomon Fox
Jonathan Greenard, Andrew Van Ginkel, Dallas Turner, Patrick Jones, Jihad Ward
Joshua Allen, Travon Walker, Trevis Gipson, Yasir Abdullah, Myles Cole
Haason Reddick, Jermaine Johnson II, Will McDonald IV, Micheal Clemons, Braiden McGregor
Preston Smith, Rashan Gary, Lukas Van Ness, Kingsley Enagbare, Brenton Cox Jr.
Sam Hubbard, Trey Hendrickson, Myles Murphy, Cameron Sample, Joseph Ossai
Nick Bosa, Leonard Floyd, Drake Jackson, Yetur Gross-Matos, Robert Beal Jr.
Maxx Crosby, Tyree Wilson, Malcolm Koonce, Janarius Robinson, David Ebuka Agoha
Bradley Chubb, Jaelan Phillips, Shaquil Barrett, Chop Robinson, Cameron Goode
Carl Granderson, Cameron Jordan, Chase Young, Tanoh Kpassagnon, Isaiah Foskey
Khalil Mack, Joey Bosa, Tuli Tuipulotu, Bud Dupree, Chris Rumph II
Danielle Hunter, Will Anderson Jr., Denico Autry, Derek Barnett, Dylan Horton
Micah Parsons, DeMarcus Lawrence, Marshawn Kneeland, Sam Williams, Durrell Johnson
Myles Garrett, Za’Darius Smith, Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, Alex Wright, Isaiah McGuire
T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith, Nick Herbig, Jeremiah Moon, Kyron Johnson
ESPN’s Mike Clay ranks all 32 NFL teams by their interior defensive linemen and the New York Giants do not fare well despite Dexter Lawrence.
With Aaron Donald now retired, New York Giants nose tackle Dexter Lawrence assumes the role of the league’s most dominant interior defensive lineman. Even prior to that retirement, a case could be made for Sexy Dexy.
But what about the depth behind Lawrence? Does his position as the No. 1 interior defensive lineman raise the unit’s overall value enough to be considered at the top of the league?
As it turns out, some believe that answer is “no.”
Here’s a look at where the Giants landed in the interior defensive linemen rankings of ESPN’s Mike Clay:
Morgan Fox, Otito Ogbonnia, Scott Matlock, Poona Ford, Justin Eboigbe
Kurt Hinish, Khalil Davis, Folorunso Fatukasi, Tim Settle, Mario Edwards Jr.
Justin Jones, Bilal Nichols, L.J. Collier, Dante Stills, Roy Lopez
Nathan Shepherd, Bryan Bresee, Khalen Saunders, Jack Heflin, Khristian Boyd
Andrew Billings, Gervon Dexter, Zacch Pickens, Byron Cowart, Michael Dwumfour
Harrison Phillips, Jonathan Bullard, Jerry Tillery, Jonah Williams, Jaquelin Roy
Kobie Turner, Braden Fiske, Bobby Brown III, Larrell Murchison, Desjuan Johnson
Zach Sieler, Benito Jones, Jonathan Harris, Da’Shawn Hand, Neville Gallimore
Osa Odighizuwa, Mazi Smith, Chauncey Golston, Carl Davis, Viliami Fehoko
Dexter Lawrence, Rakeem Nunez-Roches, Jordan Phillips, D.J. Davidson, Jordon Riley
Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, Milton Williams, Marlon Tuipulotu, PJ Mustipher
Christian Barmore, Davon Godchaux, Armon Watts, Daniel Ekuale, Jeremiah Pharms Jr.
Quinnen Williams, Javon Kinlaw, Solomon Thomas, Leki Fotu, Jalyn Holmes
Jeffery Simmons, Sebastian Joseph-Day, T’Vondre Sweat, Keondre Coburn, TK McLendon Jr.
Ed Oliver, Austin Johnson, Daquan Jones, DeShawn Williams, DeWayne Carter
Zach Allen, D.J. Jones, Malcolm Roach, Matt Henningsen, Angelo Blackson
B.J. Hill, Sheldon Rankins, Kris Jenkins, Zachary Carter, McKinnley Jackson
Calijah Kancey, Vita Vea, Logan Hall, Greg Gaines, William Gholston
Derrick Brown, Shy Tuttle, A’Shawn Robinson, Nick Thurman, LaBryan Ray
Dalvin Tomlinson, Shelby Harris, Quinton Jefferson, Maurice Hurst, Michael Hall Jr.
Javon Hargrave, Maliek Collins, Jordan Elliott, Kevin Givens, T.Y. McGill
Arik Armstead, Roy Robertson-Harris, Adam Gotsis, Maason Smith, Davon Hamilton
Jonathan Allen, Daron Payne, Jer’Zhan Newton, John Ridgeway, Phidarian Mathis
Christian Wilkins, John Jenkins, Adam Butler, Byron Young, Nesta Jade Silvera
Kenny Clark, Devonte Wyatt, Tedarrell Slaton, Karl Brooks, Colby Wooden
Cameron Heyward, Larry Ogunjobi, Keeanu Benton, Montravius Adams, Dean Lowry
Justin Madubuike, Travis Jones, Michael Pierce, Broderick Washington Jr., Brent Urban
Chris D. Jones, Derrick Nnadi, Tershawn Wharton, Mike Pennel, Neil Farrell Jr.
Grady Jarrett, David Onyemata, Ruke Orhorhoro, Ta’Quon Graham, Lacale London
Leonard Williams, Jarran Reed, Byron Murphy II, Dre’Mont Jones, Johnathan Hankins
Alim McNeill, D.J. Reader, John Cominsky, Levi Onwuzurike, Kyle Peko
DeForest Buckner, Grover Stewart, Raekwon Davis, Taven Bryan, Eric Johnson
With the 2024 regular season schedule officially out, Giants Wire offers up game-by-game predictions for the New York Giants.
The NFL released its 2024 regular season schedule on Wednesday night, and we’ve learned when the New York Giants will face their upcoming opponents. Big Blue will open the season against the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium in what might be the first career game for quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
In addition to facing their NFC East rivals twice, the Giants will play the NFC South and AFC North this season, which includes a trip to Germany to face off against the Carolina Panthers.
With the Giants finishing third in the NFC East, they’ll also face the same-place finisher in the NFC West and NFC North. With that additional 17th game, they’ll host the AFC South same-place finisher.
Below are our early game-by-game predictions for the 2024 season:
Assuming J.J. McCarthy starts in Week 1, the Giants will have the immediate advantage of going against a completely green rookie. If McCarthy remains on the bench, Sam Darnold starts. Big Blue starts strong.
Prediction: Win
The Commanders will be vastly improved this year but early in the season, they’ll be going through a transition period. The Giants generally have their number anyway and get an early win on the road.
Prediction: Win
Despite some remaining issues, the Browns are an ascending team, and Myles Garrett against Evan Neal is a terrifying thought. This is the start of an ugly stretch for the Giants.
Prediction: Loss
Cowboys? Primetime? This is pretty self-explanatory.
Prediction: Loss
The Seahawks have dropped the Giants in each of the past two seasons and it’ll be no different in 2024.
Prediction: Loss
Another primetime game… Until the Giants prove they can win under the bright lights, there’s no sense in picking them. This is also Joe Burrow’s first chance against Big Blue and he’ll make the most of it.
Prediction: Loss
Much like the Cowboys, the Eagles have owned the Giants in recent years. Assuming Saquon Barkley is healthy enough to play at this point in the year, he’ll be determined to make a statement in front of the MetLife Stadium crowd.
Prediction: Loss
That dreaded primetime slot again. The same thing written earlier applies here. Steelers win.
Prediction: Loss
The Commanders should be hitting their groove at this point of the season but the Giants and quarterback Daniel Jones remain their kryptonite.
Prediction: Win
If there’s a worse team than the Giants, it’s the Panthers. Combine that with New York’s success overseas and this should — should — be their easiest game of the season.
Prediction: Win
This could go either way but the Giants are bound to pick up one win in a game most expect them to lose. Early afternoon at home against Baker Mayfield, who can be erratic… We’ll give them this upset.
Prediction: Win
We’ve seen this story before. Too many times. Happy miserable Thanksgiving, Giants fans.
Prediction: Loss
This is another game the Giants could win but they didn’t even keep it close last season. With a healthy Daniel Jones and some new additions tip the scales that much? We’re guessing not.
Prediction: Loss
Lamar Jackson has beaten every NFC team he’s faced except one: The Giants. But here in Week 15, he finally adds that notch to his belt.
Prediction: Loss
The Falcons should be better in 2024 but the Giants typically play well against Kirk Cousins. He’s thrown more interceptions (14) to Big Blue than any other team in his career.
Prediction: Win
The Colts enter 2024 are a projected mid-tier team. These are the type of games the Giants have to win if they’re ever going to get over the hump.
Prediction: Win
The Giants close the season against the Eagles for the third straight year. If Philly is playing for playoff position, they win. If they rest their starters, maybe the Giants snag one last W. In this case, we assume Philly is playing for something.
Prediction: Loss
At 7-10, the Giants would finish one game better than they did in 2023. Would that be enough to save the jobs of general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll? Would it mean the end of Daniel Jones?
Anywhere in this range (5-12 to 8-9) and things will get very, very interesting for the organization next offseason.
This week on the Giants Wire Podcast, we discuss Daniel Jones, the 2024 NFL draft, Dave Gettleman, Saquon Barkley and much more.
This week on the Giants Wire Podcast, we recap the 2024 NFL draft and discuss the six selections made by New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen.
The Giants reportedly attempted to trade up for a quarterback but fell short. Did Schoen make enough of an effort? Was Malik Nabers over J.J. McCarthy the right pick at No. 6 overall?
How will the rest of the team’s draft class impact the 2024 regular season?
Additionally, former Giants general manager Dave Gettleman emerged from his hiding spot to throw some shade. What do we make of his “clown” comments? Did he have a point?
And then there’s Saquon Barkley… Upset that Giants fans boo the Philadelphia Eagles? It’s a strange issue to have.
Those topics (and more) are discussed in the latest episode of the Giants Wire Podcast, which is hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary on X) and joined by site editor Dan Benton (@TheGiantsWire).
The Giants Wire Podcast will air every week during the regular season and occasionally throughout the offseason. You can listen below
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The rush to sign undrafted rookie free agents is underway! Here’s a live 2024 tracker for the New York Giants.
The 2024 NFL draft has officially come to a close and the frenzy to sign undrafted rookie free agents (UDFA) is underway.
For general manager Joe Schoen and the New York Giants, they’ll look to add several players before the start of rookie mini-camp, which will take place from May 10-11 in East Rutherford.
They have room for nine free agents and will need at add at least one quarterback if not more to operate during mini-camp.
“We’ll have for rookie camp here in two weeks time, we’ll have a number of players come in. You need to bring in a quarterback to operate some seven-on-seven and things that you want to do. We’ll bring someone in, whether that’s tryout or whatever it may be and we’ll go from there,” head coach Brian Daboll told reporters on Saturday.
It’s important to note that UDFA signings are not officially announced by the league, so some initial reports may be incorrect, changed, or outright falsified. Until the Giants or the NFL announce the signings, these should all be considered rumors and subject to change.
As signings and rookie mini-camp invites are reported, we’ll update this list. Be sure to keep refreshing.
Rumored signings:
Rumored mini-camp tryouts:
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This week on the Giants Wire Podcast, we look ahead to the 2024 NFL draft and offer our opinion while also breaking down free agency.
This week on the Giants Wire Podcast, we discuss the 2024 NFL draft and what the New York Giants might do in Round 1.
Will general manager Joe Schoen trade up? How about down? Will he stand pat and take a top-end wide receiver or hope a potential quarterback falls to him? We weigh those options and offer our take.
We also discuss the free-agent losses of running back Saquon Barkley and safety Xavier McKinney. Which was worse? And can Devin Singletary replace Barkley’s production?
Additionally, we evaluate the addition of edge rusher Brian Burns and break down what it means for the defense — specifically nose tackle Dexter Lawrence and linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux.
Those topics (and more) are discussed in the latest episode of the Giants Wire Podcast, which is hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary on X) and joined by site editor Dan Benton (@TheGiantsWire).
The Giants Wire Podcast will air every week during the regular season and occasionally throughout the offseason. You can listen below:
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