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Giants injury report: Brian Burns expected to play vs. Falcons

New York Giants LB Brian Burns missed practice again on Thursday, joining a 21-player injury report, but is expected to play vs. Falcons.

The New York Giants took the field on Thursday for their second of three practices ahead of a Week 16 game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

Beforehand, head coach Brian Daboll updated the status of several injured players, including linebacker Brian Burns, who he said would not practice for the second straight day but could suit up come Sunday.

“Should be ready to go for the game,” he said of Burns.

Daboll was also optimistic that quarterback Tommy DeVito, who remains in concussion protocol, would serve as QB2 against the Falcons.

“I think he’ll be available,” he said.

Meanwhile, quarterback Drew Lock, who is dealing with heel and elbow issues, made it through Wednesday’s practice okay and remains the projected starter on Sunday.

The Giants’ full Thursday injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: OL Aaron Stinnie (concussion), LB Bobby Okereke (backs), LB Brian Burns (ankle), LB Patrick Johnson (knee), CB Greg Stroman Jr. (shoulder/shin)

Limited participant: QB Tommy DeVito (concussion), CB Deonte Banks (ribs), CB Cor’Dale Flott (quad/finger), CB Art Green (shoulder), DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches (neck/shoulder), CB Andru Phillips (shoulder), OL John Michael Schmitz (ankle), RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (ankle)

Full participant: LB Dyontae Johnson (ankle), OL Austin Schlottmann (fibula), S Dane Belton (knee), DL Cory Durden (shoulder), QB Drew Lock (heel/elbow), TE Chris Manhertz (ankle), WR Malik Nabers (knee/foot), WR Wan’Dale Robinson (shoulder)

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Giants list an astonishing 21 players on injury report

The New York Giants listed an astonishing 21 players on their Wednesday injury report, including linebackers Brian Burns and Bobby Okereke.

The New York Giants returned to practice on Wednesday afternoon in preparation for a Week 16 game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

Before taking the field, head coach Brian Daboll stepped up to the podium and spoke with reporters.

Two days after lacking clarity on the quarterback situation, Daboll revealed that Drew Lock is expected to start on Sunday barring a setback. He also expects Tommy DeVito to clear concussion protocol and serve as QB3.

“Drew should be okay,” Daboll told reporters. “(DeVito) moving through the protocol. He’ll do something today. I envision him being — I mean, who knows with concussions, but he’ll have a chance. If he is, he’ll be number two.”

Tim Boyle, who took over in Week 15, will fill the role of emergency third quarterback.

Meanwhile, Daboll revealed that linebacker Patrick Johnson will likely miss Sunday’s game with a knee issue.

The Giants’ full Wednesday injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: OL Aaron Stinnie (concussion), LB Bobby Okereke (backs), LB Brian Burns (ankle), LB Patrick Johnson (knee), CB Greg Stroman Jr. (shoulder/shin)

Limited participant: QB Tommy DeVito (concussion), QB Drew Lock (heel/elbow), CB Deonte Banks (ribs), S Dane Belton (knee), DL Cory Durden (shoulder), CB Cor’Dale Flott (quad), CB Art Green (shoulder), TE Chris Manhertz (ankle), WR Malik Nabers (knee/foot), DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches (neck/shoulder), CB Andru Phillips (shoulder), WR Wan’Dale Robinson (shoulder), OL John Michael Schmitz (ankle), RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (ankle)

Full participant: LB Dyontae Johnson (ankle), OL Austin Schlottmann (fibula)

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Giants’ injury report swells with nearly 20 players listed

The New York Giants released their Thursday injury report and it swelled to nearly 20 players, including 18 of whom are on the 53-man roster.

The New York Giants took the field on Thursday for their second of three practices ahead of a Week 15 game against the Baltimore Ravens at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Beforehand, head coach Brian Daboll updated the status of several injured players, including positive news regarding offensive tackle Evan Neal and cornerback Deonte Banks, each of whom has a chance to play on Sunday.

Daboll also revealed that rookie safety Tyler Nubin, who was placed on season-ending injured reserve (IR) on Wednesday, will “probably” undergo surgery on his injured ankle.

The Giants’ full Thursday injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: QB Drew Lock (heel/elbow), CB Andru Phillips (shoulder), LB Bobby Okereke (back), OL Jon Runyan Jr. (ankle), DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches (neck/shoulder)

Limited participant: CB Deonte Banks (rib), CB Cor’Dale Flott (quad/knee), OL Jermaine Eluemunor (quad), OL Chris Hubbard (knee), S Dane Belton (knee), OL Joshua Ezeudu (knee), WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (shoulder), WR Malik Nabers (hip), DL Jordon Riley (knee), OL John Michael Schmitz (neck), OL Austin Schlottmann (fibula), OL Evan Neal (hip/ankle)

Full participant: LB Dyontae Johnson (ankle), DB Art Green (quad)

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Giants injury report: Drew Lock, Jon Runyan likely out vs. Ravens

The New York Giants listed nearly 20 players on their Wednesday injury report, including QB Drew Lock and OL Jon Runyan Jr.

The New York Giants returned to practice on Wednesday afternoon in preparation for a Week 15 game against the Baltimore Ravens at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Before taking the field, head coach Brian Daboll stepped up to the podium and spoke with reporters.

Most of what Daboll revealed was not anything considered positive news, beginning with quarterback Drew Lock, who is in a walking boot and unlikely to play on Sunday.

“I wouldn’t say he’s doing great. He’s in a boot,” Daboll said. “He has a heel. He won’t practice today. He won’t be out on a practice field today. Can’t tell you if he’d be ready to go right now. So, Tommy (DeVito) will get all the reps.

“Can’t see him going tomorrow. Hopefully Friday we can see whether or not he can end up being a two or a three. But, not there yet as of today.”

Additionally, guard Jon Runyan Jr. is also expected to miss the Ravens game but there is at least some optimism that left tackle Jermaine Eluemunor could return.

“Jermaine, he’s made good progress,” Daboll said. “Probably more optimistic with Jermaine.”

If there was a sliver of good news, it’s that cornerback Deonte Banks returned to practice on a limited basis.

The Giants’ full Wednesday injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: QB Drew Lock (heel), CB Andru Phillips (shoulder), LB Bobby Okereke (back), OL Jon Runyan Jr. (ankle), OL Evan Neal (ankle), DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches (neck/shoulder)

Limited participant: CB Deonte Banks (rib), CB Cor’Dale Flott (quad/knee), OL Jermaine Eluemunor (quad), OL Chris Hubbard (knee), S Dane Belton (knee), OL Joshua Ezeudu (knee), WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (shoulder), DB Art Green (quad), WR Malik Nabers (hip), DL Jordon Riley (knee), OL John Michael Schmitz (neck), OL Austin Schlottmann (fibula)

Full participant: LB Dyontae Johnson (ankle)

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Giants’ Bobby Okereke, Deonte Banks out vs. Saints

The New York Giants have ruled out LB Bobby Okereke and CB Deonte Banks, listed two as doubtful and six others as questionable in Week 14.

The New York Giants will take on the New Orleans Saints at MetLife Stadium on Sunday afternoon and will enter the game extremely shorthanded.

In addition to their many other injuries, head coach Brian Daboll revealed on Friday that rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers is now dealing with a hip issue that required an MRI. He was previously limited in practice due to a groin injury.

“He won’t practice today. He’s got a hip flexor,” Daboll said. “(But) he’s not ruled out, no.”

Several other players, including defensive lineman Rakeem Nunez-Roches and linebacker Bobby Okereke, continued to miss practice and were ruled out for the team’s Week 14.

Even those who did a little work, such as cornerback Deonte Banks, didn’t make enough progress to suit up against the Saints.

Full injury reports for both the Giants and Saints can be found below:

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New York Giants

Out: LB Bobby Okereke (back), CB Deonte Banks (rib), DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches (neck/shoulder)

Doubtful: DT D.J. Davidson (shoulder), OL Jermaine Eluemunor (quad)

Questionable: WR Malik Nabers (hip), OL Chris Hubbard (knee), LB Dyontae Johnson (ankle), OL Evan Neal (hip), CB Andru Phillips (shoulder), DT Jordon Riley (knee), CB Cor’Dale Flott (quad/knee)

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New Orleans Saints

Out: TE Taysom Hill (knee), OL Nick Saldiveri (knee), WR Bub Means (ankle)

Doubtful: None

Questionable: DE Tanoh Kpassagnon (Achilles), RB Kendre Miller (hamstring)

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Giants injury report: Dexter Lawrence limited for second straight day

For the second straight day, New York Giants nose tackle Dexter Lawrence was limited in practice with a knee injury.

The New York Giants took the field on Thursday for their second of three practices ahead of a Week 12 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Beforehand, head coach Brian Daboll met with reporters and expressed optimism that edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux would be activated from injured reserve (IR) and play on Sunday.

“Encouraged,” Daboll said.

Even if Thibodeaux suits up on Sunday, defensive coordinator Shane Bowen said that fellow edge rusher Azeez Ojulari has earned the right to play, hinting at a rotational snap share.

Meanwhile, nose tackle Dexter Lawrence, who is usually given veteran rest days, was limited in practice for the second consecutive day.

The Giants’ full Thursday injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: None

Limited participant: WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (Achilles), NT Dexter Lawrence (knee), LB Darius Muasau (hamstring), S Tyler Nubin (back)

Full participant: WR Darius Slayton (concussion), LB Matthew Adams (knee), TE Theo Johnson (back), CB Andru Phillips (hip), LB Kayvon Thibodeaux (wrist), OL Greg Van Roten (abdomen)

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Giants defense defined by one major strength, one major weakness

The New York Giants defense is sacking quarterbacks at a league-leading rate but are also poised to set an ugly NFL record.

One could argue the 2024 New York Giants defense has been a contraction of itself. They lead the NFL in sacks per game (3.6), which is one of the few pleasantries of this rocky season, and are sixth in red zone defense.

But they are deficient in other areas. Interceptions are one, for instance. They have just one pick over their first 10 games, tied for last in the league with Cleveland.

The Giants’ only pick has been by rookie linebacker Darius Muasau, not by any of the team’s talented young defensive backs. And that happened in garbage time of their Week 1 loss to Minnesota.

They have not picked off a pass since. That’s a total of nine games and they are now closing in on the longest interception drought in NFL history, per the New York Post’s Ryan Dunleavy.

The 2017 Raiders defense set the modern NFL record (since 1933) by going 10 straight games — a span of 357 passes — without an interception, according to Elias Sports Bureau.

One year later, the 49ers and Cardinals each endured an eight-game drought that has been eclipsed by the Giants, who will return from this week’s bye trying to avoid tying dubious history on November 24 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

No one can pinpoint exactly why the Giants have not been picking off passes this season. Safety Tyler Nubin, who leads all NFL rookies in tackles, was touted as a ball hawk coming out of college. He has no interceptions. Another high draft pick, cornerback Andru Phillips, has been highly-rated this season but has also come up dry.

“It’s something we have to continue to work at. We have to find ways,” Giants defensive coordinator Shane Bowen said.

“They’re just throwing good balls. We’re not getting to them. That’s the best way I can answer that,” nose tackle Dexter Lawrence said. “I think we need to create more (takeaways) to have the offense have a short field and not worry about driving a long field. It’s our responsibility to go get the ball, so that’s what we have to do.”

The Giants are 28th in the league in passes defensed (29) but have only allowed the 10th most passing yards. They have allowed 12 passing touchdowns, which has been the league average.

In a season of mysteries and inexplicable events that have gone against the grain, this one continues to perplex.

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Giants’ Andru Phillips named PFF’s Rookie of the Week

New York Giants CB Andru Phillips has been named Pro Football Focus’ Rookie of the Week for Week 10.

New York Giants rookie cornerback Andru Phillips was one of the few bright spots in a 20-17 overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers in Munich, Germany this past Sunday.

If you were to glance at the box score, Phillips accounted for just four tackles and nothing more but his impact goes well beyond the stats.

The first-year starter was targeted a team-high five times and while he allowed three receptions, they went for just six yards. He was also credited with a game-high four stops.

For his troubles, Phillips earned the team’s highest grade in Week 10 and was subsequently named Pro Football Focus’ Rookie of the Week.

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK: CB Andru Phillips, New York Giants

Phillips earned an 88.2 PFF grade in Munich on Sunday, with just 6 yards allowed from five targets and 22 snaps in coverage. He also registered four defensive stops in the game.

Through 10 weeks, Phillips is the second-highest-graded Giants player (84.6) behind only nose tackle Dexter Lawrence (89.8). He’s also the second-highest-graded cornerback in all of football behind Jalen Ramsey (85.3) of the Miami Dolphins.

If Phillips can keep up this level of production throughout the remainder of the season, do not be surprised if he earns a Pro Bowl honor and is considered for Defensive Rookie of the Year.

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Giants impressed, pleased with 2024 NFL draft class

Despite their regular season struggles, the New York Giants have been both impressed and pleased with their 2024 NFL draft class.

The first 10 weeks of the New York Giants’ 2024 season are in the rearview mirror as they head into the bye. With a disappointing record of 2-8, there hasn’t been much that has gone right for Big Blue this year.

One of the few things that has been impressive is the team’s 2024 NFL draft class.

General manager Joe Schoen fielded questions from the media on Tuesday and talked about the early success of his most recent class.

“I like Tyler Nubin. He’s played well for us. He’s one of the only rookies playing 99 percent of the defensive playtime. He’s leading rookies in tackles. So, I’m excited about him,” Schoen said. “Tyrone Tracy, also leading rookies in terms of rushing. So, I’m excited about the young players that we have.

“The build’s tough. It hurts sometimes as you’re going through it. But, you got to go through it to get to the other side. I like the young foundation that we’ve put in place. Whether it’s (Brian) Burns, (Dexter Lawrence II) and Kayvon (Thibodeaux). There’s some pieces that are going to be in.”

Schoen then circled back around to his 2024 draft class.

“(Malik) Nabers, the rookies I talked about, Theo (Johnson). There’s some young pieces here in place in terms of the foundation that we’re going to continue to build on. Another year of free agency and another draft, we’re not far off. We’re not far off.”

At 2-8 in the third season of the Schoen-Brian Daboll regime, there are no guarantees that the general manager or head coach will be back.

However, Schoen’s 2024 draft class certainly has been impressive. He received criticism following the draft after being the only team not to draft an offensive or defensive lineman.

On offense, the Giants have the rookie rushing leader in Tracy and the rookie receiving yards leader in Nabers. Let’s not forget, Theo Johnson has seen an increased role in the offense as time has gone on. On the other side of the ball, Andru Phillips and Nubin have been noticeable in the secondary for the Giants.

With just three teams younger than the Giants at the start of the regular season, Schoen will continue to evaluate the roster in the final seven games. However, it does seem as though the 2024 draft class will go down as a win on his resume.

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Giants’ young secondary developing into top-tier unit

Despite some effort issues (cough, Deonte Banks, cough), the New York Giants’ young secondary is developing into a top-tier unit.

Entering the 2024 season, one of the biggest concerns was whether or not the New York Giants’ young secondary would hold up.

They were relying on 25-year-old safety Jason Pinnock, who was claimed on waivers two summers ago from the Jets, to anchor a group of rookies and second-year players.

Pinnock was to be paired with second-round pick Tyler Nubin at safety while the three cornerback spots would be manned by rookie Dru Phillips, last year’s top pick, Deonte Banks, and Cor’Dale Flott, a 2022 third-round selection.

So far, the results appear mixed but the statistics tell us otherwise. The group has become one of the top secondaries in the NFL this year.

The Giants have only allowed 10 touchdowns through the air over the first seven weeks which is mid for the third-lowest in the NFL. They are also allowing just 179.4 passing yards per game, which is good enough for sixth-best in the league.

Banks has taken on some heat with his lackluster effort at times but has generally been solid. He has taken on a mountain of responsibility this season and has gone up against some of the game’s best wideouts: Justin Jefferson, CeeDee Lamb, Ja’Marr Chase, Terry McLaurin, Amari Cooper, D.K. Metcalf, and A.J. Brown.

Only McLaurin had 100-plus yards receiving against the Giants this year, and he had 100 on the dot.

Nubin leads the team in tackles with 48 (31 solo) and Phillips has been outstanding when it comes to sticking close to opposing pass catchers.

The Giants may be 2-5 but the secondary has held up its end thus far. They will get better with time and experience. With all of the things that have been going wrong for Big Blue this year, this is the one unit that is working well.

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