#NYGiants Game Status
Out: TE Evan Engram (foot), TE Rhett Ellison (concussion), S Jabrill Peppers (back), WR Golden Tate (concussion), LS Zak DeOssie (knee/wrist)
— New York Giants (@Giants) November 29, 2019
The New York Giants will be without three of their most important players on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.
The 2-9 Giants ruled out receiver Golden Tate, safety Jabrill Peppers and tight end Evan Engram for Week 13.
Tate and Engram represent Daniel Jones’ top two targets in the passing game, while Peppers is third on the Giants’ defense in total snaps played.
Engram, an athletic tight end, leads the Giants in targets (68), receptions (44) and receiving yards (467). He would have presented a big problem for a Packers defense that has struggled against tight ends, especially over the last five games.
Tate is a tough, veteran receiver who operates in the slot and can create yards after the catch. He’s second on the team in targets (57), receptions (36) and receiving touchdowns (four). His absence robs the Giants of their top target in the middle of the field, an area the Packers have struggled to defend in 2019.
Acquired in a trade with the Browns this offseason, Peppers leads the Giants in total tackles. He also has five tackles for losses, three forced fumbles and an interception return for a touchdown.
Darius Slayton is expected to replace Golden Tate at receiver. Kaden Smith played the majority of the snaps at tight end with Engram out the last few weeks. Rookie Julian Love, who had an interception last week, could help replace Peppers at safety.
The Giants will also be without top long snapper Zak DeOssie and backup tight end Rhett Ellison.