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John Ross, Logan Ryan were highest-graded Giants in Week 8

WR John Ross and S Logan Ryan earned the New York Giants’ highest offensive and defensive grades in a Week 8 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

The New York Giants whiffed on an upset bid on Monday night, falling the Kansas City Chiefs by a score of 20-17. They were undone by poor clock management, untimely penalties and back-breaking mistakes.

But there were some positives (if you care to hear about them), especially on the defensive side of the ball.

Safety and team captain, Logan Ryan, had his best game of the season and it was reflected in the Pro Football Focus grades. Ryan earned a unit-high grade of 79.2 (min. 15 snaps).

Just behind Ryan were cornerbacks James Bradberry (78.5) and Adoree’ Jackson (78.4), and safety Julian Love (69.1).

Other notable defensive grades include cornerback Darnay Holmes (66.0), defensive lineman Leonard Williams (60.7) and linebacker Oshane Ximines (52.7).

The lowest-graded Giants defenders were linebacker Tae Crowder (26.5) and Benardrick McKinney (23.9).

On the offensive side of the ball, wide receiver John Ross was the top dog with his grade of (90.3). Checking in just below Ross were tight end Kyle Rudolph (76.4), left guard Matt Skura (73.3) and, somehow, center Billy Price (71.1).

Other noteworthy offensive grades include left tackle Matt Peart (68.1), wide receiver Kadarius Toney (60.2), running back Devontae Booker (55.8) and quarterback Daniel Jones (47.3).

The lowest-graded Giants on offense were right guard Will Hernandez (41.8) and tight end Kaden Smith (39.5).

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Giants injury report: Kadarius Toney returns to practice

New York Giants WR Kadarius Toney returned to practice on a limited basis Friday, while LB Carter Coughlin was added to the injury report.

The New York Giants were back on the practice field on Friday and with Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” blaring over the speakers, wide receiver Kadarius Toney (ankle) re-joined his teammates.

Head coach Joe Judge indicated that was possible prior to practice and suggested running back Saquon Barkley (knee) and wide receiver Kenny Golladay (knee) might return as well. However, they remained with trainers during the portion of practice open to the media.

The same can be said for linebacker Carter Coughlin, who did not appear on Thursday’s injury report. His status for Monday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs is now uncertain.

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

Did not participate: RB Saquon Barkley (ankle), LB Lorenzo Carter (ankle), DB Nate Ebner (ankle), WR Kenny Golladay (knee), LB Carter Coughlin (ankle)

Limited participant: TE Evan Engram (calf), DL Danny Shelton (pec), WR Sterling Shepard (hamstring), TE Kaden Smith (knee), WR Kadarius Toney (ankle)

Full participant: N/A

Giants injury report: Saquon Barkley, Kadarius Toney and three others sit

The New York Giants had a lengthy injury report on Thursday, including five who did not practice and four others who were limited.

The New York Giants returned to the practice field on Thursday without safety Jabrill Peppers, who has been placed on injured reserve with a ruptured ACL and high-ankle sprain.

Eyes turned to running back Saquon Barkley and wide receivers Kenny Golladay, Sterling Shepard and Kadarius Toney, all of whom sat out last week.

The good news? Shepard was on the field participating with his teammates. The bad news? Golladay, Barkley and Toney were not, although they did work on the side with trainers. All are considered 50-50 shots to play on Monday night against the Kansas City Chiefs.

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

Did not participate: RB Saquon Barkley (ankle), LB Lorenzo Carter (ankle), DB Nate Ebner (ankle), WR Kenny Golladay (knee), WR Kadarius Toney (ankle)

Limited participant: TE Evan Engram (calf), DL Danny Shelton (pec), WR Sterling Shepard (hamstring), TE Kaden Smith (knee)

Full participant: N/A

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Giants’ Saquon Barkley, Kadarius Toney out vs. Panthers

New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley and WR Kadarius Toney are among three out and four questionable vs. the Carolina Panthers.

The New York Giants will limp into Week 7 against the Carolina Panthers, who are down a few key players of their own.

The Giants, however, are completely injury ravaged and will be without a slew of skill position players, offensive linemen and other role players. That lists includes running back Saquon Barkley and Kenny Golladay.

The Giants’ final injury report of the week can be found below:

Out: RB Saquon Barkley (ankle), WR Kenny Golladay (knee), WR Kadarius Toney (ankle)

Doubtful: DT Danny Shelton (pectoral)

Questionable: WR Darius Slayton (hamstring), WR John Ross (hamstring), TE Evan Engram (calf), WR Sterling Shepard (hamstring)

Meanwhile, for the Panthers, here is how their final injury report stacked up to close out the work week:

Out: Shaq Thompson (foot), Terrace Marshall Jr. (concussion), Gio Ricci (concussion)

Doubtful: N/A

Questionable: Cam Erving (illness), Alex Erickson (concussion)

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Giants injury report: Evan Engram, Sterling Shepard added

Tight end Evan Engram and wide receiver Sterling Shepard were added to a growing New York Giants injury report.

The New York Giants took the field for their first full practice of the week on Thursday and things weren’t much better than they were on Wednesday.

Running back Saquon Barkley (ankle), and wide receivers Kenny Golladay (knee) and Kadarius Toney (ankle) were not participating during the portion of practice open to the media.

Practice squad offensive lineman Isaiah Wilson (illness) was also not participating.

Then good news was that wide receiver John Ross (hamstring), tight end Kaden Smith (knee) and rookie linebacker Azeez Ojulari (personal) were back on the field.

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

Did not participate: RB Saquon Barkley (ankle), WR Kenny Golladay (knee), TE Evan Engram (calf), WR Kadarius Toney (ankle)

Limited participant: OL Ben Bredeson (hand), DL Danny Shelton (pec), WR Darius Slayton (hamstring), WR John Ross (hamstring), TE Kaden Smith (knee), WR Sterling Shepard (hamstring), DB Sam Beal (hamstring)

Full participant: LB Azeez Ojulari (not injury related)

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Giants injury report: Kadarius Toney among six who don’t practice

New York Giants WR Kadarius Toney (ankle) was among six who did not practice on Wednesday and among nine on the injury report.

The New York Giants returned to the practice field on Wednesday for a walkthrough and as anticipated, it was more like an episode of “The Walking Dead.”

Fresh off adding left tackle Andrew Thomas (foot/ankle) and wide receiver C.J. Board (ankle) to injured reserve, the Giants saw a large chunk of their roster sit out.

Among those not in attendance during the media portion of practice were wide receivers Kadarius Toney and Kenny Golladay, running back Saquon Barkley and rookie edge rusher Azeez Ojulari . . . to name a few.

Additionally, wide receiver John Ross was working on the side with trainers.

Simply put, this is not a great situation for the Giants. Their season is already circling the proverbial bowl and now their depth has been completely shattered.

The Giants’ full Wednesday injury report can be found below (projected due to practice being a walkthrough):

Did not participate: RB Saquon Barkley (ankle), WR Kenny Golladay (knee), LB Azeez Ojulari (not injury related), WR John Ross (hamstring), TE Kaden Smith (knee), WR Kadarius Toney (ankle)

Limited participant: OL Ben Bredeson (hand), DL Danny Shelton (pec), WR Darius Slayton (hamstring)

Full participant: N/A

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Giants vs. Cowboys: 5 biggest storylines for Week 5

The New York Giants face the Dallas Cowboys in Week 5. Here are the five biggest storylines to follow for this contest.

The New York Giants (1-3) face their long-time rivals, the NFC East-leading Dallas Cowboys (3-1), this Sunday down in Arlington.

Here are the major storylines ahead of the Week 5 tilt.

Daniel Jones, Andrew Thomas were highest-graded Giants in Week 4

QB Daniel Jones and LT Andrew Thomas were the highest graded New York Giants in a Week 4 victory over the New Orleans Saints.

The New York Giants picked up their first victory of the 2021 season on Sunday, coming back from a fourth quarter deficit before winning in overtime.

The comeback was led by quarterback Daniel Jones, who, unsurprisingly, was the highest-graded Giant on the day, earning an 84.6 from Pro Football Focus.

Right behind Jones was the team’s second-highest graded player, left tackle Andrew Thomas, who earned a 79.9. He was followed by wide receiver Kenny Golladay (77.7).

Other notable offensive grades include wide receiver John Ross (76.4), running back Saquon Barkley (65.8), left guard Matt Skura (61.0) and right tackle Nate Solder (55.0).

The lowest-graded Giants on offense were tight ends Evan Engram (43.8) and Kaden Smith (35.9).

On the defensive side of the ball, lineman Leonard Williams led the way with a 74.2.

Just behind Williams were defensive linemen Dexter Lawrence (71.3) and Austin Johnson (61.6), and cornerback James Bradberry (61.2). That’s with a 40-snap minimum.

Other notable defensive grades include rookie edge rusher Azeez Ojulari (55.2), cornerback Adoree’ Jackson (53.8) and safety Logan Ryan (44.5).

The lowest-graded Giants on defense were safety Julian Love (34.0) and linebacker Tae Crowder (31.0).

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Giants rule Sterling Shepard, two others out vs. Saints

The New York Giants have ruled WR Sterling Shepard, WR Darius Slayton and one other out against the New Orleans Saints in Week 4.

The New York Giants will take on the New Orleans Saints and an extremely hostile Caesars Superdome crowd this coming Sunday while shorthanded.

Wide receivers Sterling Shepard (hamstring) and Darius Slayton (hamstring) were unable to practice all week and have been officially ruled out. Ditto guard Ben Bredeson (hand).

Bredeson was expected to miss the game and it’s likely that former Baltimore Ravens center Matt Skura will replace him. Meanwhile, Kenny Golladay, who is dealing with a hip issue, and rookie receiver Kadarius Toney could see increased roles in Shepard and Slayton’s absence.

Finally, running back Saquon Barkley (knee) escaped designation for the first time this year.

The full and official injury report can be found below:

Out: OL Ben Bredeson (hand), WR Sterling Shepard (hamstring), WR Darius Slayton (hamstring)

Questionable: DB Keion Crossen (elbow), DB Nate Ebner (quad), TE Kaden Smith (knee), LB Tae Crowder (hamstring)

No designation: RB Saquon Barkley (knee), FB Cullen Gillaspia (ankle), WR Kenny Golladay (hip), LS Casey Kreiter (knee), DB Logan Ryan (hamstring)

For the New Orleans Saints, we are still waiting.

Out: N/A

Questionable: N/A

No designation: N/A

Giants injury report: LB Tae Crowder added, limited

New York Giants LB Tae Crowder (hamstring) was added to the injury report as a limited participant on Thursday.

The New York Giants returned to the practice field on Thursday for another abbreviated session (although more than a walkthrough) — this time down from two hours to 90 minutes.

The bad news is that wide receiver Sterling Shepard and Darius Slayton both remain sidelined with hamstring injuries.

The good news is that fellow wide receiver John Ross, who is still on injured reserve, participated for the second straight day. Running back Saquon Barkley (knee) was also limited.

Offensive lineman Ben Bredeson (hand) was not seen during the portion of practice open to the media.

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

Did not participate: OL Ben Bredeson (hand), WR Sterling Shepard (hamstring), WR Darius Slayton (hamstring)

Limited participant: RB Saquon Barkley (knee), DB Keion Crossen (elbow), DB Nate Ebner (quad), FB Cullen Gillaspia (ankle), WR Kenny Golladay (hip), LS Casey Kreiter (knee), DB Logan Ryan (hamstring), TE Kaden Smith (knee), LB Tae Crowder (hamstring)

Full participant: N/A

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