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The New York Giants fell to the New York Jets, 32-24, in Week 3 of the preseason and the Giants Wire team grades reflect that performance.
The New York Giants closed out their 2023 preseason schedule with a 32-24 loss to the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Saturday night.
Here’s how we graded the Giants on the game by unit.
Whose stock is up and whose is down following the New York Giants’ loss to the New York Jets in Week 3 of the preseason?
The New York Giants closed out their preseason with an injury-riddled 32-24 loss to the New York Jets on Saturday night.
The game itself — and the injuries — were overshadowed by the Jets debut of quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who got into it with Giants linebacker Jihad Ward at one point. Both refused to talk about the incident after the game.
For several players, it was their final opportunity to earn a spot on the 53-man roster and, potentially, the final game of their career. Others played hard and opened eyes, potentially earning them a roster spot — either with the Giants or elsewhere.
Whose stock is up and whose is down after the preseason loss? Let’s take a look.
The New York Giants fell to the New York Jets in Week 3 of the preseason and here are 7 quick takeaways from the game.
The New York Giants dropped their preseason finale to the New York Jets, 32-24, on Saturday night at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Here are seven takeaways from the final game of their exhibition season.
The New York Giants dropped their preseason finale to the New York Jets and lost several players to injury in the process.
The New York Giants faced off against the New York Jets on Saturday night at MetLife Stadium in the final preseason game for both teams.
The game held significance in several ways. It was the Jets debut for superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the final game for many young hopefuls on both sides who are competing for roster spots to strut their stuff as final cuts are due Tuesday afternoon.
The Giants, as the ‘home’ team, wore their blue jerseys while the Jets wore all white. Two veterans — wide receiver Sterling Shepard and linebacker Jihad Ward — served as game captains for Big Blue.
Gametime temperature was a balmy 84 degrees with 49 percent humidity and a slight wind of six miles per hour.
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— New York Giants (@Giants) August 26, 2023
The New York Giants fell to the New York Jets, 32-24, on Saturday night and here’s a look at the studs and duds from the game.
The New York Giants closed out their preseason on Saturday night with a 32-24 loss to the New York Jets, but that’s not the story of the night.
With reserves heavily featured and fighting for roster spots, the Giants saw seven players fall to injury. The vast majority of those didn’t return and a couple looked severe.
How that influences the team’s decisions on Tuesday remains to be seen but it will likely result in some waiver claims.
As far as the game itself, it was a typical late-preseason contest with more bad football than good.
Here is a look at several studs and duds (and studly duds) from Saturday night’s preseason loss.
The New York Giants must trim their roster to 53 men by 4:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday and these nine players simply aren’t going to make the cut.
The New York Giants will wrap up the preseason this Saturday night against the New York Jets and then trim their roster down to the required 53 players on Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. ET.
There are many obvious locks to make the 53-man roster and there are a fair share who are certain to be sent on their way. It’s the limited men in the middle who face uncertain and uneasy futures.
Those of us at Giants Wire have already broken down many of the guarantees to make the cut, but now we’re going to look at those who aren’t.
Here are nine Giants who will almost certainly receive their walking papers on Tuesday.
Here’s a look at seven (of many) New York Giants players who are on the roster bubble headed into Week 2 of the preseason against Carolina.
The New York Giants host the Carolina Panthers in the middle preseason game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Friday night.
Jobs are on the line and several players will have to display that they are serious about making the 53-man roster, which will be cut in less than two weeks.
Here are seven players (of many) who are on the roster ‘bubble’ and need to have a good showing in this game.
The New York Giants have more solid wide receivers than they have available spots, and that’s a good problem to have.
The New York Giants have a number of options at slot receiver this season, a situation made even more competitive after two veterans logged in solid showings Friday night in Detroit.
Cole Beasley caught all four of his targets for a total of 33 yards and Jamison Crowder reeled in both of his for 32 yards.
The Giants signed each veteran this offseason as insurance after the receiver cupboard ran bare last season due to injuries, forcing the team to sign players off the street.
One of the players they brought in last fall was Isaiah Hodgins, who provided the Giants with a huge boost down the stretch as they drove toward the playoffs.
On Friday night, Hodgins — a prospective starter on the outside — caught one pass for 13 yards to remind everyone that he’s still very much in the plans.
Head coach Brian Daboll put Hodgins in for 18 snaps in the game, some early on and then again later in the game.
“I thought it was good for him,” Daboll said. “He was a practice squad player for a while there and came on with us late, so I thought it was good to get him some reps early on with Tyrod (Taylor).”
The Giants’ wide receiver room is a very crowded one this summer and when the music stops on August 29 for final cuts there won’t be enough chairs. Several will be going home, or at the least, to the practice squad.
Sterling Shepard is back, along with Darius Slayton and Hodgins. They, along with third-rounder Jalin Hyatt and free agent Parris Campbell, are all shoe-ins to make the roster.
That leaves perhaps three open spots on the 53-man roster. With Beasley and Crowder stepping up, that number could be reduced to just one. Several players will have two games to make their cases.
Heralded rookie Bryce Ford-Wheaton did not have an impressive debut, failing to reel in any of his three targets and dropping a sure reception that hit him squarely in the chest.
The ever-reliable David Sills V made the most of his time, catching two passes for 36 yards, including one for a 22-yard gain. Sills is a long shot to make the team. The 27-year-old has been with the Giants since 2019, either on the active roster or the practice squad.
Kalil Pimpleton continues to play well, catching both of his chances for a total of 15 yards. He can also contribute on special teams as a returner.
Jaydon Mickens had a six-yard reception in the game, but he appears to be headed to the practice squad (at best).
Collin Johnson, who missed all of 2022 with an Achilles injury, left the game with a knee issue. The 6-foot-6 former Texas standout had been having a solid camp.
As of Saturday, Daboll did not have an updated status on Johnson’s injury.
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Here’s a look at seven New York Giants players on the roster bubble headed into their Friday night preseason game against the Detroit Lions.
The New York Giants open their preseason on Friday night against the Detroit Lions following two joint practices earlier this week.
It remains unclear who head coach Brian Daboll will play and who he won’t, but it’s a safe bet that players on the roster bubble will see extended time. The Giants have several tough decisions to make in a few weeks and would like to compile as much information as possible.
It’s make-or-break time for a number of players, including the following seven who are firmly on the bubble. Some will play, potentially helping their chances, and at least one will not.
The New York Giants will bring at least 15 wide receivers into training camp and half of those won’t make the 53-man roster.
The New York Giants will be taking 15 wide receivers to training camp this week, leading to the question — what is the plan?
Are they just throwing options against the wall to see what sticks? Or are they simply creating competition to see who will rise, or are they safeguarding themselves in case of a repeat of last year when they suffered an unusually high number of injuries?
It could be a little of both. The team found themselves shorthanded last season and they don’t want to get caught short again.
The unit will be run again by assistant coach Mike Groh and he will have a diverse group of players of all shapes, sizes and skill sets who possess a varied level of NFL experience.
Of the 15 players, perhaps eight of them will make the team’s final 53-man roster, and — if things go right — one or two of them could end up leading the team in targets and/or catches.
But that will be difficult. The Giants’ big move this offseason on offense was the trade for former Pro Bowl tight end Darren Waller. He is expected to be heavily involved in the passing game.
So is running back Saquon Barkley, when he returns from his ‘holdout.’ Barkley has been the Giants’ best receiver when healthy the past few years and there’s no reason to stop throwing him the football. Â Between he and Waller, there will be fewer opportunities for the wideouts, unless something changes.
So, what should fans expect this summer at wide receiver?
Expect the veterans to get the benefit of the doubt, at least in the beginning. That means initial work for Sterling Shepard, who is returning from another lost season due to injury, and Darius Slayton. Toss in Isaiah Hodgins and Wan’Dale Robinson (when he’s ready), along with free agents Parris Campbell, Jamison Crowder, Jeff Smith, Cole Beasley, and rookie Jalin Hyatt.
The Giants will try to forge a serviceable unit out of those names. They are top-heavy on slot receivers it seems so they might thin the herd there in favor of some outside options.
The others will all have to have monster camps to even be considered. Collin Johnson, David Sills and rookie Bryce Ford-Wheaton are interesting names to watch but where do they fit? Jaydon Mickens, Makai Polk and Kalil Pimpleton are long shots and will have to show special teams prowess to stick.
Wide receiver will be a heavily contested unit this summer and will be a fun one to follow.
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