We’re looking at the top photos from the Philadelphia Eagles 28-3 win over the New York Giants on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in Week 7
The Eagles are 4-2 and back atop the NFC East after an emphatic 28-3 win over the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on Sunday.
In Saquon Barkley’s first game against his former team, the running back logged 17 carries for 176 yards (10.4 avg) and one touchdown on the afternoon. Barkley finished 14 yards shy of his career-high yards in a game and placed himself firmly back into the race for the NFL rushing title and the league’s Offensive Player of the Year award.
With preparation for the Week 8 matchup against the Bengals set to begin, we’re looking at the top photos in Sunday’s win.
While New York Giants rookie WR Malik Nabers is trending toward playing in Week 7, NT Dexter Lawrence and LB Brian Burns remain sidelined.
The New York Giants took the field on Thursday for their second of three practices ahead of a Week 7 game against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium.
Beforehand, head coach Brian Daboll revealed some positive news to reporters, noting that rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers advanced in concussion protocol and would practice in full.
If all goes well, Nabers will meet with an independent neurologist in hopes of being cleared to play.
The news wasn’t nearly as positive for nose tackle Dexter Lawrence and linebacker Brian Burns who, despite their vows to play on Sunday, missed their second straight day of practice.
Veteran cornerback Adoree’ Jackson was also sidelined on Thursday due to a neck injury.
The Giants’ full Thursday injury report can be found below:
Did not participate: NT Dexter Lawrence (hip), LB Brian Burns (groin), P Jamie Gillan (hamstring), CB Adoree’ Jackson (neck)
Limited participant: WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (shoulder), WR Darius Slayton (groin), RB Devin Singletary (groin), LB Ty Summers (hamstring)
Full participant: WR Malik Nabers (concussion/groin), WR Wan’Dale Robinson (ankle)
The New York Giants have 16 dropped passes this season, second to only the Cleveland Browns (19).
The New York Giants offense has had plenty of struggles so far this season. There’s the inability to score points, red zone failures, missed field goals, and lack of explosive plays to blame.
Another area that can be pointed to is the many dropped passes. The Giants have dropped 16 passes this season, the second-most in the NFL through six weeks behind only the Cleveland Browns (19).
Darius Slayton leads the way with four, followed by Wan’Dale Robinson and Malik Nabers with three each. None, perhaps, was more damaging than the fourth down drop by Nabers in a 21-18 loss to Washington in Week 2.
Quarterback Daniel Jones needs all the help he can get to spark the offense and the drops have been a hindrance.
“We feel like we should catch every ball. Especially if it’s coming and hitting our hands,” Robinson said in late September. “So, that’s on us. At the end of the day, we’ve got to make those plays for Daniel even if it’s not a perfect ball.
“For us, it’s just making sure we’re looking at it all the way in and not trying to do too much before making the catch all the way.”
Slayton has always had issues with drops, but the others are just starting out with Jones as their quarterback. Hopefully, the Giants can rectify the issue and become more efficient.
New York Giants WR Malik Nabers returned to practice on Wednesday while NT Dexter Lawrence (hip) and LB Brian Burns (groin) sat out.
The New York Giants returned to the practice field on Wednesday afternoon in preparation for a Week 7 game against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Unfortunately for the Giants, they were short on superstars as linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (wrist) currently rests on injured reserve (IR) and is soon to be joined by left tackle Andrew Thomas (foot), who is out for the season.
On the positive end of the spectrum, rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers (concussion) donned a red non-contact jersey and returned to practice.
“Good progress,” head coach Brian Daboll said. “He’s much better.”
The Giants are “optimistic” Nabers will be able to play on Sunday against the Eagles.
Meanwhile, Daboll said the team would not open any windows for injured reserve (IR) players, meaning kicker Graham Gano (hamstring) is out for at least one more week.
Additionally, Daboll seems uncertain about the Week 7 statuses of nose tackle Dexter Lawrence and linebacker Brian Burns, each of whom missed practice.
The Giants’ full Wednesday injury report can be found below:
Did not participate: OL Andrew Thomas (foot), NT Dexter Lawrence (hip), LB Brian Burns (groin), P Jamie Gillan (hamstring)
Limited participant: WR Malik Nabers (concussion), WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (shoulder), WR Wan’Dale Robinson (ankle), WR Darius Slayton (groin), RB Devin Singletary (groin), LB Ty Summers (hamstring)
After airing it out in training camp, the New York Giants are now struggling to generate big passing plays down the field.
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll is frustrated with his team’s inability to execute explosive plays, especially in the vertical passing game.
“Our inability, I would say this game, to generate explosive plays, whether that’s through the run or through the air is not where I want it to be right now. So, we’ll keep doing it. Keep calling them. And we just got to keep on improving in that area,” he told reporters on Monday.
The Giants scored just seven points against a struggling Cincinnati Bengals defense on Sunday night.
There were plenty of misfires and a number of miscommunications both short and long as quarterback Daniel Jones tried to make something happen.
Jones threw deep five times in the game, completing none. One time each to Wan’Dale Robinson and Darius Slayton and three times to speedster Jalin Hyatt.
Second Quarter
3-8-NYG 29 :(12:53) (Shotgun) D.Jones pass incomplete deep left to W.Robinson
1-10-NYG 40 (8:16) (Shotgun) D.Jones pass incomplete deep right to D.Slayton.
1-14-NYG 5 (2:45) (Shotgun) D.Jones pass incomplete deep left to J.Hyatt.
Fourth Quarter
2-3-NYG 45 (5:49) (Shotgun) D.Jones pass incomplete deep left to J.Hyatt
3-16-NYG 24 1:41) (Shotgun) D.Jones pass incomplete deep left to J.Hyatt
The longest gains on the evening were four 15-yard passes — two to Robinson, one to Slayton, and one to tight end Theo Johnson.
The lack of explosive plays can wear on an offense as Jones noted after the game Sunday night.
“It makes it tough,” he said. “It makes it tough when you have to do that in this league. I think credit to their defense, their scheme and their plan is to prevent some of those plays, but we’ve got to execute and find a way to generate some of them.”
Daboll was asked on Sunday night what his thoughts were on whiffing on all of the deep shots in the game.
“Look, you’re not going to be an 80 percent completion rate when you throw deep balls. You’re going to hit some, you’re going to miss some,” he said. “Obviously, they help a great deal in terms of ending drives in points when you hit them. Whether that’s catch and run, like it was on the one we got called back, or a downfield shot to Wan’Dale on the crosser. Whatever it may be. We’ll keep working at it.”
The absence of star rookie wideout Malik Nabers also might have something to do with the dearth of big plays. Nabers may have caught some of those deep passes as he exhibits more of an aggressive style than the others and attacks the ball.
The New York Giants host the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday night in Week 6, and here are three reasons for optimism.
After picking up their second win of the season in Week 5, the New York Giants will head back to MetLife Stadium to host the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 6.
Despite the Bengals having just one win on the season and traveling as the away team, the Giants opened up as 3.5-point home underdogs earlier this week.
Both teams need a win in this game. However, you could argue the Bengals are a tad more desperate for a win given the fact that their expectations were much higher coming into the season.
With Sunday right around the corner, here are three reasons for optimism ahead of Sunday.
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Next Man Up
The Giants were heavy underdogs this past Sunday on the road on the other side of the country and were without Malik Nabers and Devin Singletary.
In the absence of two important pieces, the Giants got big performances from their next men up — Darius Slayton and Tyrone Tracy Jr.
If Nabers is sidelined again, the Giants’ chances of winning Sunday night will take a big hit. However, clearly, the Giants proved they have confidence in their depth to step up.
The Giants will also be without Kayvon Thibodeaux on Sunday. After being rumored as a player to be traded before the season, the Giants will benefit from holding on to Azeez Ojulari who will be asked to step up in Thibodeaux’s absence.
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Daniel Jones may have found the deep ball
Through the first four weeks of the season, quarterback Daniel Jones struggled with throws down the field. On Sunday in Seattle, Jones seemed more confident in the deep ball, hitting Darius Slayton on a few throws down the field, including an impressive touchdown in the second half.
Jones is coming into Sunday with confidence, playing well in his last four games. If they can unlock the deep ball, head coach Brian Daboll may take more shots down the field this week and open up even more holes in the run game. Opening up the downfield passing game will open up more possibilities for the offense.
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An opportunity to put points on the board
The Giants put up a season-high 29 points this past Sunday. This Sunday night, the Giants will welcome a Bengals team that is giving up an average of 29 points per game, second-most in the league.
With the talent the Bengals have in their receiving corps, the Giants will need to put points on the board Sunday to keep the game close.
The Bengals’ defense also has the second-fewest sacks in the league (6.0). The Giants’ improved offensive line should be able to protect Daniel Jones Sunday to help the offense push the ball down the field.
The New York Giants and Seattle Seahawks face off this Sunday afternoon at Lumen Field. Here are three prop bets to consider.
The New York Giants (1-3) trail to the Pacific Northwest to face the NFC West-leading Seattle Seahawks (3-1) in Week 5 of the 2024 NFL season.
The Giants will likely be without stud rookie wideout Malik Nabers (concussion protocol) and, potentially, their top rusher Devin Singletary (groin).
Singletary could still suit up come Sunday but appears to be trending as out this week. That is why the oddsmakers didn’t have player props available until Friday.
With the Giants throwing the ball on 65 percent of their offensive snaps this season and Nabers getting the majority of the targets, it bodes well for the team’s other receivers against the Seahawks.
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Giants WR Darius Slayton OVER 38.5 receiving yards (-115)
Darius Slayton has hit the receptions over in seven of his last nine away games and is averaging 30 yards per game with Nabers in the lineup. Without Nabers, he will see an increased volume of targets. He has 56 yards on five catches in Week 4 versus Dallas.
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Seahawks WR DK Metcalf anytime touchdown (+140)
DK Metcalf has two touchdowns this season and now faces Giants cornerback Deonte Banks, who has given up an NFL-high four touchdowns this season. Metcalf scored in each of his last two contests in 2022-23 against the Giants.
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Seahawks WR DK Metcalf 75+ alternative receiving yards (+125)
Metcalf has eclipsed 100 or more yards in each of the last three weeks and, even though Banks will dog him, isn’t likely to keep him from at least logging in several big catches.
Ahead of Auburn’s trip to Athens, stroll down memory lane and re-live some of the best moments from Auburn’s win over the Bulldogs in 2017.
The Auburn Tigers are leaving a five-game home stretch behind and heading into an entire month of road games, beginning with a trip to Athens to face the Georgia Bulldogs.
The Tigers and Bulldogs have produced many outstanding memories over the course of the “Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry,” but as of late, Georgia has controlled the series, having won seven consecutive meetings.
This week, we take you back to the last time Auburn was victorious against the Bulldogs. In 2017, the then No. 10 Tigers welcomed No. 1 Georgia to Jordan-Hare Stadium, where they annihilated their rivals 40-17.
It was a game that saw players like [autotag]Jarrett Stidham[/autotag], [autotag]Kerryon Johnson[/autotag] and [autotag]Darius Slayton[/autotag] shine, but unbeknownst to Auburn was that it was the last time it would win in the decade.
As the Tigers prepare to take the field at Sanford Stadium, take a look back at some of the memorable moments from the 2017 thriller in this photo gallery.
New York Giants cornerbacks Dru Phillips and Adoree’ Jackson are out against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 4 due to calf injuries.
The New York Giants will continue their regular season slate against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Because of the quick turnaround, the Giants will limp into the Week 4 game down two key cornerbacks: rookie Dru Phillips and veteran Adoree’ Jackson.
“I think it’s always difficult for these guys on a short week, the routine. Again, you’ve got to play them when they’re called upon. We’re doing the best we can. Our walkthroughs, extra meetings, extra walkthroughs,” head coach Brian Daboll told reporters on Tuesday.
Nose tackle Dexter Lawrence was also limited on Wednesday with a knee injury but did not receive an injury designation.
Full injury reports for both the Giants and Cowboys can be found below:
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New York Giants
Out: CB Dru Phillips (calf), CB Adoree’ Jackson (calf)
Doubtful: None
Questionable: WR Darius Slayton (thumb)
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Dallas Cowboys
Out: None
Doubtful: CB Caelen Carson (shoulder), S Markquese Bell (ankle)
New York Giants CB Dru Phillips (calf) and CB Adoree’ Jackson (calf) are unlikely to play on Thursday night against the Dallas Cowboys.
The New York Giants returned to the practice field on Tuesday ahead of a Week 4 game against the Dallas Cowboys. Similar to the day prior, they were limited to a walkthrough.
Before practice, head coach Brian Daboll met with reporters and revealed that cornerbacks Dru Phillips and Adoree’ Jackson would again sit out with calf injuries. However, Daboll said, neither is expected to land on injured reserve (IR).
Daboll also expressed optimism that fellow cornerback Nick McCloud, who has missed the previous two games with a knee injury, would return on Thursday night.
Little else on the injury report changed.
The Giants’ full (projected) Thursday injury report can be found below:
Did not participate: CB Dru Phillips (calf), CB Adoree’ Jackson (calf)
Limited participant: DL Dexter Lawrence (foot), DB Nick McCloud (knee), LB Micah McFadden (back), WR Darius Slayton (thumb)
Full participant: OL Jermaine Eluemunor (thumb), OL John Michael Schmitz (neck)
