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Giants-Seahawks Week 13: Offense, defense and special teams snap counts

The New York Giants won their Week 13 game against the Seattle Seahawks. Here are the snap counts on offense, defense and special teams.

The New York Giants upset the Seattle Seahawks, 17-12, on Sunday afternoon in what was a defensive battle for the ages.

Joe Judge and Patrick Graham completely outclassed Peter Carroll and Brian Schottenheimer in every form and fashion. It was a shock for many, but not the Giants themselves.

Here’s a look at the snap counts that attributed to the Giants’ biggest win of the season.

Offensive snaps: 56
Defensive snaps: 72
Special teams snaps: 24

Let’s hear it for Eli Penny for finally logging double-digit snaps. Good things happen when he’s in the game and that remained true in Week 13.

The Giants also featured quite the rotation on Sunday at both tight end and along the offensive line, where Will Hernandez and Matt Peart each logged some snaps.

On the defensive side of the ball, Isaac Yiadom played every single snap and has clearly cemented himself in as CB2 alongside James Bradberry, who also took 100 percent of the snaps on Sunday.

Rookie safety Xavier McKinney is still being eased in and took just eight snaps, while rookie linebacker Carter Coughlin has seem a substantial uptick in playing time.

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Giants-Washington Week 9: Offense, defense and special teams snap counts

The New York Giants won their Week 9 game against Washington. Here are the snap counts on offense, defense and special teams.

The New York Giants picked up their second win of the season on Sunday, defeating the Washington Football Team, 23-20, at FedEx Field.

The Giants jumped out to a 17-point halftime lead but as we know, they only play close games. Accordingly, this is another one that came down to the wire but one New York was finally able to put away.

Here’s a look at the snap counts that attributed to the Giants’ second W.

Offensive snaps: 77
Defensive snaps: 54
Special teams snaps: 26

The offensive line rotation is one of the strangest things we’ve ever seen in professional football. Various teams use rotations at running back, wide receiver, defensive line, linebacker and so on, but offensive line? This is a first.

Wide receiver Austin Mack and tight end Kaden Smith also saw increased roles. Mack due to Golden Tate’s absence and Smith as part of frequent multi-tight end looks.

Defensively, the players got a bit of a break after weeks of snap counts in the high 60s and 70s. Curiously, linebacker David Mayo continues to see limited action while fellow linebacker Devante Downs sees way too much.

And please — please, please — can this team start using Eli Penny more? The positive play percentage for the fullback has got to be off the charts.

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Giants-Buccaneers Week 8: Offense, defense and special teams snap counts

The New York Giants lost their Week 8 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Here are the snap counts on offense, defense and special teams.

The New York Giants were expected to be blown out of the water on Monday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but it was a blown call that ultimately saved Tom Brady & Co.

However, that matters not as the Giants now fall to 1-7 on the season and find themselves in line for another high draft pick. Frustration is beginning to boil over for some, but that’s a topic for another day.

Here’s a look at the snap counts that attributed to the Giants’ seventh loss of the season.

Offensive snaps: 74
Defensive snaps: 70
Special teams snaps: 27

After being called up from the practice squad, veteran running back Alfred Morris saw a pretty good chunk of snaps and carries — right on par with veteran Dion Lewis. And how about fullback Eli Penny? The guy sees a small handful of snaps each week and makes an impact every time. When will he get more playing time?

On the defensive side of the ball, rookie cornerback Darnay Holmes saw plenty of snaps coming off his injury, while rookie linebacker Carter Coughlin made his presence felt with just four snaps.

Also, Jabaal Sheard and Trent Harris took a good amount of snaps and seem to be working their way into more significant roles.

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Giants-Rams Week 4: Offense, defense and special teams snap counts

The New York Giants lost their Week 4 game against the Los Angeles Rams. Here are the snap counts on offense, defense and special teams.

The New York Giants fell to the Los Angeles Rams, 17-9, at SoFi Stadium in Week 4, dropping their record to 0-4 for the first time since 2013.

Although the Giants managed to corral the Rams’ high-powered offense, they couldn’t seem to generate much of an attack of their own. And in the end, with a chance to tie on the line, New York did what they do best — turn the ball over and come up short.

Here’s a look at the snap counts that attributed to their latest loss.

Offensive snaps: 68
Defensive snaps: 57
Special teams snaps: 23

Offensively, it was a pretty solid mix of snaps for the wide receivers and the running backs, but as far as the latter, a pattern is obviously developing. Devonta Freeman is rapidly becoming the No. 1 back, while Dion Lewis steps in on third-down. Still, it remains curious to see fullback Eli Penny logging fewer than five snaps per game.

Defensively, Adrian Colbert stepped in with 75% of all snaps, replacing the injured Jabrill Peppers and the ailing Julian Love, who saw just 17 snaps. And after an ugly start to the game, Devante Downs was yanked and saw just four snaps.

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Giants-49ers Week 3: Offense, defense and special teams snap counts

The New York Giants lost their Week 3 game against the San Francisco 49ers. Here are the snap counts on offense, defense and special teams.

The New York Giants fell to the San Francisco 49ers, 36-9, at MetLife Stadium in Week 3, dropping their record to 0-3 for the first time since 2017.

The bigger story from the game is that patience appears to be running out for quarterback Daniel Jones, while time appears to be running out for general manager Dave Gettleman.

As far as the latest loss, here’s a look at the snap counts that attributed to it.

Offensive snaps: 52
Defensive snaps: 77
Special teams snaps: 25

The balance of snaps between running backs Dion Lewis, Wayne Gallman and Devonta Freeman was interesting, especially given how little time Freeman had to prepare for Sunday’s game. Unfortunately, they were all as ineffective as the other. And given the team’s struggles on the ground, it’s curious to see fullback Eli Penny receiving just two offensive snaps.

On the defensive side of the ball, linebacker Devante Downs playing more than 70% of the team’s defensive snaps is a recipe for disaster. Nate Ebner taking more than 10 snaps isn’t a good thing, either.

But credit to Logan Ryan, who has adapted quickly and is not taking 100% of the defensive snaps.

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Darius Slayton among several Giants players dealing with injury

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton missed practice on Monday and is among several players suddenly dealing with an injury.

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton spent a good portion of Monday’s two-and-a-half-hour practice inside working with trainers. And even when he did emerge, he did not join his teammates on the field.

“Trainers are kinda dealing with [it],” head coach Joe Judge said, adding that when there’s more information, the team will release it.

In addition to Slayton, linebacker Ryan Connelly, who suffered a torn ACL last season, also missed practice. He has now missed several in a row.

Connelly was joined by fullback Eli Penny, who spent Monday’s practice on the side working with trainers after also missing Sunday’s walkthrough.

Meanwhile, center Spencer Pulley, guard Shane Lemieux and safety Jabrill Peppers all left practice according to media reports, but Judge seemed to imply they were cramp-related issues and not something more serious.

Tight end Rysen John also left practice after going down and grabbing his left thigh following a 1-on-1 drill against safety Montre Hartage, but he later returned.

Finally, cornerback Prince Smith returned to practice after sitting out on Sunday.

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2020 Giants training camp preview: Running backs

The New York Giants will be led by Saquon Barkley in 2020, but what does the team have as far as running back depth behind him?

The New York Giants don’t have too many questions that need answering at the running back position, but there are some new faces and a few jobs on the line as we enter training camp here in 2020.

Saquon Barkley will be featured prominently in Jason Garrett’s offense, but what can we expect to see behind him?

Here’s a quick look at the Giants’ running back situation entering camp.

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Saquon Barkley

After an incredible and record-breaking rookie season, Saquon Barkley was forced back down to earth in 2019 as the result of a high ankle sprain.

While Barkley still finished the year with more than 1,000 rushing yards, he was clearly a shell of his former self, only occasionally showing flashes of the elite talent we saw in 2018.

That has obviously provided some motivation for Barkley, who has been largely silent yet very visible this offseason.

Barkley has routinely posted workout videos in recent months, showing off his impressive physique and other-worldly athleticism. It’s clear he has set out to begin the season in the best shape of his life, likely in an attempt to curb any injury issues.

“I think Saquon is going to have a huge year for you guys this year. I was really happy watching the draft, I saw you guys picked up an offensive lineman and some guys, so that’s going to help your quarterback, that’s going to help Saquon and it’s going to help the whole team and the whole organization,” Penn State head coach James Franklin told Giants.com.

Barkley is likely to see a balanced workload in 2020, which should help keep him healthy and on the field for a full 16 games.

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Giants teammates marvel at Saquon Barkley’s strength

New York Giants WR Darius Slayton and FB Eli Penny joke that RB Saquon Barkley is unnecessarily strong and just showing off.

Even before he hit the NFL radar, running back Saquon Barkley was a workout machine at Penn State University. The size of his thighs were stuff of legend, and that took off when he was selected by the New York Giants in Round 1 of the 2018 NFL Draft.

Almost immediately, Barkley’s then-teammate, Odell Beckham Jr., nicknamed him “SaQuads,” which stuck and remains in place today.

Now entering his third year in the NFL, Barkley has bulked up even further thanks to the league’s strength and conditioning program, and his teammates have begun to marvel at his seemingly superhuman strength.

Wide receiver Darius Slayton has even joked that Barkley is unnecessarily strong, which fullback Eli Penny agrees with.

Despite the odd nature of the current offseason, Barkley has remained hard at work, frequently posting videos of his intense workouts that highlight his remarkable strength.

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Giants’ Eli Penny: ‘I’m in the best shape of my career’

New York Giants fullback Eli Penny says he’ll enter training camp in the best shape of his professional career.

When pouring over the New York Giants’ 2020 roster, it’s easy to overlook fullback Eli Penny. After all, the fullback is a dying breed in today’s NFL and Penny was on the field for just 127 snaps in 2019.

However, with Jason Garrett taking over as the team’s offensive coordinator, there are those around the league who expect to see Penny take on a substantially larger role this season.

NFL Films analyst Greg Cosell is one of those people.

“The use of 21 personnel, with a fullback, is something that teams are going to try to replicate because of the success of Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers last season,” Cosell said in June. “The Giants also have a fullback on the roster, and the Cowboys used a fullback under Jason Garrett, as well. The Giants have Eli Penny, and the fullback has sort of become back in vogue in the NFL.”

If the Giants and Garrett do implement Penny more in 2020, the veteran fullback isn’t just mentally ready for an increased role, he’s physically ready as well.

Penny revealed on Monday that he’ll enter training camp in the best shape of his entire career.

Penny played last season at a listed weight of 234, but he’s weighed as much as 249 in the past. It’s unclear if he, like quarterback Daniel Jones, added any muscle ahead of this season, but what is clear is that he’s readied himself for a larger and more important role paving the way for Saquon Barkley & Co.

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Giants’ Eli Penny leading peaceful protests, pushing for change

New York Giants FB Eli Penny has been leading peaceful protests in California as he and his family push for social change.

Americans are coming out in full force these days to display their displeasure for the double standards in our society. The latest deaths of citizens at the hands of law enforcement has the entire country calling for changes in attitudes and procedures. There is a new light being shined on how our cities and towns are policed and the masses are protesting every day all over the country in a relentless push to force change.

Many celebrities and sports stars are leading the way. In his hometown of Norwalk, California, New York Giants fullback Elijah Penny found himself leading a march for justice.

“Somehow I ended up leading it,” Penny told the New York Daily News. “But I feel like for our city, nobody can rep that city more than me and my family.”

Penny and his brother, Rashaad, also an NFL player with the Seattle Seahawks, attended the protest at City Hall. Rashaad, who is rehabbing from a knee injury, did not march so Eli took up the mantle.

“At first everyone was on the curb, and I was like, ‘In what kind of protest does everyone stay on the curb?'” he said. “So I told everybody to get off the curb and get in the street. You’re not gonna get attention if you stay on the curb. I told everybody to get in the streets. You’ve gotta be heard to protest and gain attention.”

Penny said the Giants and his teammates are behind much of what is happening on the streets right now in terms of protests and shifting attitudes.

“The things we talked about as a team to create change are exactly what I’ve been talking about: voting local, going to city council meetings,” he said. “And it’s about getting to kids where all the minorities are, and getting the police and kids together so police understand who these kids are. You can’t label them because of where they come from…You shouldn’t be judging someone because of the color of their skin. We want to get them together so there is less unarmed killing.”

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