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

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

The New York Giants collapsed in soul-crushing fashion on Sunday afternoon, falling to the New York Jets, 13-10, in overtime despite having multiple opportunities to secure a victory.

Not only did the Giants lose the game, but they also lost quarterback Tyrod Taylor and tight end Darren Waller to injuries that may keep both out for a while.

Here are the snap counts that contributed to the Giants’ most recent loss.

Offensive snaps: 75
Defensive snaps: 64
Special teams snaps: 37

Punter Jamie Gillan took 17 special teams snaps (46 percent), which is a remarkable number that you rarely see in the NFL. It speaks to the offensive futility.

That futility is also highlighted by wide receiver Sterling Shepard taking a grand total of zero snaps. He was active and in uniform, but you’ll note that his name does not even appear above. Giants wide receivers combined for zero receptions on three targets for -1 yard.

Speaking of wide receivers, one of the Giants’ big offseason additions, Parris Campbell, took just three offensive snaps.

Finally, in his return from a shoulder injury, rookie center John Michael Schmitz took all 75 of the team’s offensive snaps.

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Giants vs. Jets: 5 biggest storylines for Week 8

The New York Giants face the New York Jets in Week 8. Here are the five biggest storylines to follow for this contest.

The New York Giants (2-5) play host to the New York Jets (3-3) this Sunday afternoon at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. ET.

Here are five storylines we are following ahead of the Week 8 clash.

Giants injury report: Daniel Jones still not cleared for contact

New York Giants QB Daniel Jones is still not cleared for contact while WR Wan’Dale Robinson was added to the injury report.

The New York Giants were back on the practice field in East Rutherford on Thursday and once again, all eyes were on quarterback Daniel Jones and his progress.

Unfortunately for Jones and the Giants, there was no change in his participation level from the day prior. He remained limited and not cleared for contact.

The news was a bit better for left tackle Andrew Thomas, who saw an uptick in his practice workload. However, he remains uncertain if he’ll be able to play against the New York Jets in Week 8.

Nose tackle Dexter Lawrence was given a rest day.

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

Did not participate: RB Gary Brightwell (hamstring), NT Dexter Lawrence (rest)

Limited participant: QB Daniel Jones (neck), LT Andrew Thomas (hamstring), OL John Michael Schmitz (shoulder), RB Saquon Barkley (elbow), CB Adoree’ Jackson (neck), OL Evan Neal (ankle), LB Kayvon Thibodeaux (knee), TE Darren Waller (hamstring), WR Wan’Dale Robinson (knee)

Full participant: DL Leonard Williams (rest), K Graham Gano (knee)

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Giants injury report: Daniel Jones still not cleared for contact

New York Giants QB Daniel Jones was limited in practice on Wednesday and is not yet cleared for contact, while other key pieces returned.

The New York Giants were back on the practice field on Wednesday and all eyes were on quarterback Daniel Jones, who has missed the past two games with a neck injury.

Unfortunately for Jones and the Giants, his status has not changed. He was a limited participant in practice but is not yet cleared for contact.

“Same as he was last week,” head coach Brian Daboll told reporters. “He’ll do stuff in practice; non-contact. Getting better but the same.”

The Giants did receive good news elsewhere, welcoming back offensive linemen Andrew Thomas and John Michael Schmitz. Both players were limited in practice and have a chance to play on Sunday.

Defensive lineman Leonard Williams was given a veteran rest day.

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

Did not participate: DL Leonard Williams (rest), RB Gary Brightwell (hamstring)

Limited participant: QB Daniel Jones (neck), LT Andrew Thomas (hamstring), OL John Michael Schmitz (shoulder), RB Saquon Barkley (elbow), K Graham Gano (knee), CB Adoree’ Jackson (neck), OL Evan Neal (ankle), LB Kayvon Thibodeaux (knee), TE Darren Waller (hamstring)

Full participant: N/A

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Giants vs. Commanders: 5 biggest storylines for Week 7

The New York Giants face the Washington Commanders in Week 7. Here are the five biggest storylines to follow for this contest.

The New York Giants (1-5) host the Washington Commanders (3-3) at MetLife Stadium on Sunday afternoon is an NFC East matchup that could determine the direction the Giants will go the rest of the season.

Here are five storylines to follow in Week 7.

Giants’ Daniel Jones questionable, 3 out vs. Commanders in Week 7

New York Giants QB Daniel Jones is questionable for a Week 7 game against the Washington Commanders and three offensive linemen are out.

The New York Giants will host the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey this Sunday and will be down several key players.

Quarterback Daniel Jones (neck) is questionable but still not cleared for contact, likely meaning Tyrod Taylor will get his second start of the season.

Additionally, the offensive line will again see another combination.

“No excuses. This is the National Football League. People get hurt. You’ve got to get the next guy ready, and you’ve got to get ready to play a game,” head coach Brian Daboll told reporters on Friday.

Meanwhile, for the Commanders, their final injury report was completely void of all names. They are as healthy as any team could be going into Week 7.

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

Giants injury report: Daniel Jones remains limited

New York Giants QB Daniel Jones (neck) remains limited in practice and is still not cleared for contract, leaving his Week 7 status in doubt.

The New York Giants were back on the practice field on Thursday and little had changed from the day prior. Quarterback Daniel Jones remains limited and was not cleared for contact.

“He’ll throw out here at practice, same as yesterday,” head coach Brian Daboll told reporters. “Like I said yesterday, doctors will let me know when he’s ready to play.”

“When the doctors tell me he’s ready to play he’ll be ready to play,” Daboll repeated when asked again.

Meanwhile, offensive lineman Shane Lemieux was placed on injured reserve (IR) with a torn biceps and five other linemen were at least limited in practice.

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

Did not participate: LT Andrew Thomas (hamstring), OL John Michael Schmitz (shoulder), OL Matt Peart (shoulder)

Limited participant: QB Daniel Jones (neck), RB Saquon Barkley (ankle), K Graham Gano (knee), CB Adoree’ Jackson (neck), OL Evan Neal (ankle)

Full participant: RB Gary Brightwell (ankle), DL D.J. Davidson (knee), CB Tre Hawkins (knee), CB Cor’Dale Flott (ankle/shoulder), OL Mark Glowinski (quad/ankle), WR Wan’Dale Robinson (knee)

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Giants injury report: Daniel Jones limited in return to practice

New York Giants QB Daniel Jones returned to practice in a limited capacity on Wednesday, while LT Andrew Thomas continues to sit out.

The New York Giants returned to the practice field on Wednesday and so did quarterback Daniel Jones, who is still nursing a neck injury.

Although Jones is not yet cleared for contact, he was able to do some throwing and could be in play for Sunday, although that should be considered unlikely.

“He’s doing better and he’ll be out here at practice today doing some stuff. We’ll see where we’re at,” head coach Brian Daboll said. “He’s cleared to throw so that’s what he’s going to do today.”

Asked if there’s any concern DJ misses the rest of the season, Daboll said his quarterback will “be back.”

The news wasn’t as positive for several others, including left tackle Andrew Thomas, who continues to sit out with a hamstring injury.

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

Did not participate: LT Andrew Thomas (hamstring), OL John Michael Schmitz (shoulder), OL Evan Neal (ankle), WR Wan’Dale Robinson (knee), OL Matt Peart (shoulder)

Limited participant: QB Daniel Jones (neck), RB Saquon Barkley (ankle), CB Cor’Dale Flott (ankle/shoulder), K Graham Gano (knee), OL Mark Glowinski (quad/ankle), CB Adoree’ Jackson (neck), OL Shane Lemieux (groin/biceps)

Full participant: RB Gary Brightwell (ankle), DL D.J. Davidson (knee), CB Tre Hawkins (knee)

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Giants vs. Bills: 5 biggest storylines for Week 6

The New York Giants face the Buffalo Bills in Week 6. Here are the five biggest storylines to follow for this contest.

The New York Giants (1-4) travel to Western New York to face the Buffalo Bills (3-2) on Sunday Night Football.

Here are five storylines for you to follow heading into the game.

Giants’ Daniel Jones, 4 others out vs. Bills in Week 6

The New York Giants will be without QB Daniel Jones and many other key starters on Sunday night in Week 6 against the Buffalo Bills.

The New York Giants will take on the Buffalo Bills this Sunday night and they will do so incredibly shorthanded.

After three days on the sideline, head coach Brian Daboll officially ruled quarterback Daniel Jones (neck) out for the game. He will be joined by a multitude of others, including left tackle Andrew Thomas (hamstring).

Running back Saquon Barkley is also unlikely to play although the Giants say that will be a game-time decision. That’s been the case in each of the previous three weeks but Barkley has been ruled out prior to warmups each time.

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