Behind Enemy Lines: Previewing Week 3 with Giants Wire

To help us preview Sunday’s game, we’ve gone behind enemy lines with Giants Wire.

In Week 3, the Atlanta Falcons play the New York Giants on the road as both teams look to avoid an 0-3 start to the season. The Falcons opened as 2.5-point underdogs for Sunday’s game

To help us preview this NFC matchup, we’ve gone behind enemy lines with Dan Benton, the managing editor of Giants Wire.

Giants climb in USA TODAY power rankings as they assume NFC East lead

The Giants climbed up in USA TODAY’s power rankings as they assume the NFC East lead.
After beating the Bengals 19-17 in Week 12, the Giants rose from No. 25 to No. 22 in this week’s power rankings.
Just as they assume first place in lowly NFC Least, QB Daniel Jones hurts a hammy. Backup Colt McCoy hasn’t engineered a win since 2014, Nate Davis, USA TODAY.
Jones is believed to have avoided a serious injury, but the Giants certainly hope to have him back sooner than later

The Giants climbed up in USA TODAY’s power rankings as they assume the NFC East lead.
After beating the Bengals 19-17 in Week 12, the Giants rose from No. 25 to No. 22 in this week’s power rankings.
Just as they assume first place in lowly NFC Least, QB Daniel Jones hurts a hammy. Backup Colt McCoy hasn’t engineered a win since 2014, Nate Davis, USA TODAY.
Jones is believed to have avoided a serious injury, but the Giants certainly hope to have him back sooner than later

Giants climb in USA TODAY power rankings as they assume NFC East lead

The Giants climbed up in USA TODAY’s power rankings as they assume the NFC East lead.
After beating the Bengals 19-17 in Week 12, the Giants rose from No. 25 to No. 22 in this week’s power rankings.
Just as they assume first place in lowly NFC Least, QB Daniel Jones hurts a hammy. Backup Colt McCoy hasn’t engineered a win since 2014, Nate Davis, USA TODAY.
Jones is believed to have avoided a serious injury, but the Giants certainly hope to have him back sooner than later

The Giants climbed up in USA TODAY’s power rankings as they assume the NFC East lead.
After beating the Bengals 19-17 in Week 12, the Giants rose from No. 25 to No. 22 in this week’s power rankings.
Just as they assume first place in lowly NFC Least, QB Daniel Jones hurts a hammy. Backup Colt McCoy hasn’t engineered a win since 2014, Nate Davis, USA TODAY.
Jones is believed to have avoided a serious injury, but the Giants certainly hope to have him back sooner than later

Giants K Graham Gano named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week

Giants K Graham Gano has been named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week.
Gano made three field goals against Washington from 38, 48 and 42 yards out.
This is the third time Gano has been named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week in his career

Giants K Graham Gano has been named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week.
Gano made three field goals against Washington from 38, 48 and 42 yards out.
This is the third time Gano has been named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week in his career

Giants K Graham Gano named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week

Giants K Graham Gano has been named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week.
Gano made three field goals against Washington from 38, 48 and 42 yards out.
This is the third time Gano has been named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week in his career

Giants K Graham Gano has been named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week.
Gano made three field goals against Washington from 38, 48 and 42 yards out.
This is the third time Gano has been named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week in his career

Giants injury report: Devonta Freeman out vs. Washington

Devonta Freeman has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Washington Football team.
Freeman was limited on Thursday and Friday but is still not healthy enough to play in a game.
Freeman hasn’t played since Week 7 when the injury occurred and has since been replaced by Wayne Gallman.
This season, Freeman has 54 carries for 172 yards and one touchdown

Devonta Freeman has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Washington Football team.
Freeman was limited on Thursday and Friday but is still not healthy enough to play in a game.
Freeman hasn’t played since Week 7 when the injury occurred and has since been replaced by Wayne Gallman.
This season, Freeman has 54 carries for 172 yards and one touchdown

Giants injury report: Devonta Freeman out vs. Washington

Devonta Freeman has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Washington Football team.
Freeman was limited on Thursday and Friday but is still not healthy enough to play in a game.
Freeman hasn’t played since Week 7 when the injury occurred and has since been replaced by Wayne Gallman.
This season, Freeman has 54 carries for 172 yards and one touchdown

Devonta Freeman has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Washington Football team.
Freeman was limited on Thursday and Friday but is still not healthy enough to play in a game.
Freeman hasn’t played since Week 7 when the injury occurred and has since been replaced by Wayne Gallman.
This season, Freeman has 54 carries for 172 yards and one touchdown

Giants player tests positive for COVID-19, place Will Hernandez on reserve list

The Giants are working to contain a potential COVID-19 outbreak after a player tested positive on Thursday.
The team is still proceeding with practice, but all but four offensive linemen have been quarantined.
Additionally, Will Hernandez has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
The Giants are scheduled to face the Buccaneers on Monday Night Football in Week 8

The Giants are working to contain a potential COVID-19 outbreak after a player tested positive on Thursday.
The team is still proceeding with practice, but all but four offensive linemen have been quarantined.
Additionally, Will Hernandez has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
The Giants are scheduled to face the Buccaneers on Monday Night Football in Week 8

Giants player tests positive for COVID-19, place Will Hernandez on reserve list

The Giants are working to contain a potential COVID-19 outbreak after a player tested positive on Thursday.
The team is still proceeding with practice, but all but four offensive linemen have been quarantined.
Additionally, Will Hernandez has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
The Giants are scheduled to face the Buccaneers on Monday Night Football in Week 8

The Giants are working to contain a potential COVID-19 outbreak after a player tested positive on Thursday.
The team is still proceeding with practice, but all but four offensive linemen have been quarantined.
Additionally, Will Hernandez has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
The Giants are scheduled to face the Buccaneers on Monday Night Football in Week 8

Giants vs. Washington: 3 causes for concern in Week 6

Here are three 3 causes for concern in Week 6 for the Giants.
Andrew Thomas vs. Sweat and Young: Washington’s pass-rushing tandem is a problem for New York.
Antonio Gibson: An elusive and dynamic running back who’s a great receiver out of the backfield.
Can the Giants play error-free? Turnovers and penalties have plagued the offense all season

Here are three 3 causes for concern in Week 6 for the Giants.
Andrew Thomas vs. Sweat and Young: Washington’s pass-rushing tandem is a problem for New York.
Antonio Gibson: An elusive and dynamic running back who’s a great receiver out of the backfield.
Can the Giants play error-free? Turnovers and penalties have plagued the offense all season