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Giants injury report: Brian Burns expected to play vs. Falcons

New York Giants LB Brian Burns missed practice again on Thursday, joining a 21-player injury report, but is expected to play vs. Falcons.

The New York Giants took the field on Thursday for their second of three practices ahead of a Week 16 game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

Beforehand, head coach Brian Daboll updated the status of several injured players, including linebacker Brian Burns, who he said would not practice for the second straight day but could suit up come Sunday.

“Should be ready to go for the game,” he said of Burns.

Daboll was also optimistic that quarterback Tommy DeVito, who remains in concussion protocol, would serve as QB2 against the Falcons.

“I think he’ll be available,” he said.

Meanwhile, quarterback Drew Lock, who is dealing with heel and elbow issues, made it through Wednesday’s practice okay and remains the projected starter on Sunday.

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

Did not participate: OL Aaron Stinnie (concussion), LB Bobby Okereke (backs), LB Brian Burns (ankle), LB Patrick Johnson (knee), CB Greg Stroman Jr. (shoulder/shin)

Limited participant: QB Tommy DeVito (concussion), CB Deonte Banks (ribs), CB Cor’Dale Flott (quad/finger), CB Art Green (shoulder), DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches (neck/shoulder), CB Andru Phillips (shoulder), OL John Michael Schmitz (ankle), RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (ankle)

Full participant: LB Dyontae Johnson (ankle), OL Austin Schlottmann (fibula), S Dane Belton (knee), DL Cory Durden (shoulder), QB Drew Lock (heel/elbow), TE Chris Manhertz (ankle), WR Malik Nabers (knee/foot), WR Wan’Dale Robinson (shoulder)

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Giants’ Malik Nabers keeping close eye on record books

With nothing else to play for, New York Giants WR Malik Nabers is carefully tracking his statistics with an eye on the record books.

With three games remaining in this miserable season, New York Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers is closing in on some league and franchise records.

Nabers has had a solid debut season despite missing two games with a concussion and playing through a slew of other nagging health issues in a Giants’ offense that has seen four different quarterbacks throw passes this season.

On Wednesday, Nabers was reminded at his media session that he is just one reception away from tying the Giants’ franchise record for a rookie (91, held by Odell Beckham Jr. and Saquon Barkley) and 15 receptions shy of Puka Nacua’s NFL record of 105.

“Yeah, I’m keeping track of it. I’m keeping track of it,” he said.

Nabers was asked if any record in particular stood out to him.

“All of them,” Nabers said. “They just all do. If I can put my name in the record books, I’m going to do it.”

Can’t blame him for that. The Giants will do everything in their power to help Nabers out, too. He’s fourth in the NFL in targets this season, so the opportunities are there.

In addition, Nabers is one of five rookies in NFL history to record 11-plus games with five-plus receptions and 50-plus receiving yards. He can tie Terry Glenn’s 1996 record of 12 this week.

Nabers and running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. can become the first pair of rookie teammates to amass more than 1,000 yards from scrimmage since Reggie Bush and Marques Colston of the New Orleans Saints in 2006.

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Giants list an astonishing 21 players on injury report

The New York Giants listed an astonishing 21 players on their Wednesday injury report, including linebackers Brian Burns and Bobby Okereke.

The New York Giants returned to practice on Wednesday afternoon in preparation for a Week 16 game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

Before taking the field, head coach Brian Daboll stepped up to the podium and spoke with reporters.

Two days after lacking clarity on the quarterback situation, Daboll revealed that Drew Lock is expected to start on Sunday barring a setback. He also expects Tommy DeVito to clear concussion protocol and serve as QB3.

“Drew should be okay,” Daboll told reporters. “(DeVito) moving through the protocol. He’ll do something today. I envision him being — I mean, who knows with concussions, but he’ll have a chance. If he is, he’ll be number two.”

Tim Boyle, who took over in Week 15, will fill the role of emergency third quarterback.

Meanwhile, Daboll revealed that linebacker Patrick Johnson will likely miss Sunday’s game with a knee issue.

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

Did not participate: OL Aaron Stinnie (concussion), LB Bobby Okereke (backs), LB Brian Burns (ankle), LB Patrick Johnson (knee), CB Greg Stroman Jr. (shoulder/shin)

Limited participant: QB Tommy DeVito (concussion), QB Drew Lock (heel/elbow), CB Deonte Banks (ribs), S Dane Belton (knee), DL Cory Durden (shoulder), CB Cor’Dale Flott (quad), CB Art Green (shoulder), TE Chris Manhertz (ankle), WR Malik Nabers (knee/foot), DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches (neck/shoulder), CB Andru Phillips (shoulder), WR Wan’Dale Robinson (shoulder), OL John Michael Schmitz (ankle), RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (ankle)

Full participant: LB Dyontae Johnson (ankle), OL Austin Schlottmann (fibula)

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Giants-Ravens Week 15: Offense, defense and special teams snap counts

The New York Giants lost their Week 15 game against the Baltimore Ravens. Here are the snap counts on offense, defense and special teams.

The New York Giants remain winless at MetLife Stadium this season following a 35-14 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday — a game that wasn’t even as close as the score would indicate.

Adding injury to insult, quarterback Tommy DeVito was forced to exit the game after suffering a concussion in the second quarter. That ushered in Tim Boyle, who was recently signed off the practice squad and had not thrown a single first-team rep in practice.

To their credit, the Giants played hard but the deck was heavily stacked against them. They’re an inferior team with inferior leadership.

Here are the snap counts that contributed to the Giants’ Week 15 loss.

Offensive snaps: 68
Defensive snaps: 59
Special teams snaps: 21

After expressing frustration with his diminished role, running back Devin Singletary saw 23 offensive snaps and responded with a touchdown. Rookie Tyrone Tracy Jr. still doubled him up with 46 snaps.

On defense, linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux took 52 snaps but you’d never even know he was on the field. He was completely neutralized by the Ravens and accounted for just a single assisted tackle late in the game.

Cornerback Adoree’ Jackson saw a 76 percent snap share and it was arguably his best game of the season. He played better than anyone else in the secondary.

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Giants’ Devin Singletary unhappy with diminished role

New York Giants RB Devin Singletary admits he’s unhappy with his diminished offensive role and “doesn’t plan on getting used to it.”

After the New York Giants let superstar running back Saquon Barkley leave via free agency, they sought to replace him by bringing in veteran Devin Singletary, who was familiar with both general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll from their time in Buffalo.

Singletary started each of the team’s first four games and had played admirably well, but suffered a groin injury during a Week 4 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

“Motor” would return after missing two games but his starting job was not there waiting for him. Instead, the Giants had inserted rookie Tyrone Tracy Jr. as the lead back.

Despite some fumble issues, Singletary, who signed a three-year deal worth $16.5 million in the offseason, failed to wrangle the starting job back from Tracy.

“I’m surprised,” Singletary recently told the New York Post. “That’s just where we are right now.”

Singletary has rushed the ball just 33 times since his return, averaging just 4.7 carries per game. He believes a more even snap-share would work but admits that Daboll is the one who makes those decisions.

“It’s really tough. I don’t know any backs getting two or three carries going crazy,” he said. “[A two-back system] definitely can work. I don’t call the plays, I don’t make that decision.”

The diminished role doesn’t sit well with Singletary and it likely never will.

“This is the first year I feel this great in December,” he said. “That’s just what’s been going on this year. Not used to it, I don’t plan on getting used to it but that’s just where we’re at right now.”

Singletary is happy for Tracy and admits it’s been “fun” to watch him, but he’d also like to see the field and be given some opportunities. After all, that’s why he signed in the first place.

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Giants’ lost season has some small silver linings

Things have not gone well for the New York Giants this season but there are some small silver linings entering the final few weeks.

The New York Giants are 2-11 after 14 weeks of this 2024 NFL season and with a loss on Sunday to the Baltimore Ravens will enter into some infamous territory.

A loss would be their ninth straight, tying the franchise record for consecutive losses set in 1976 and equaled in 2003-2004 and again in 2019.

It would also be their eighth home loss of the season, a new high (or low, however you look at it). The record for consecutive home losses is 10, set between 1973-75.

The Giants are averaging 14.9 points per game. If they continue at this pace, it will be their second-lowest offensive output since the league expanded to a 16-game format in 1978. In 1979, they averaged 14.8 PPG.

So, is there any good news coming out of this depressing season? Any “silver linings?”

Yes, there are a few.

Let’s start with the bittersweet story of second-round pick Tyler Nubin. The rookie safety was leading the Giants — and all NFL rookies — in tackles (98). Unfortunately, Nubin was placed on injured reserve (IR) this week with an ankle injury and will miss the remainder of the season.

Then, of course, there is first-round pick Malik Nabers, who is in line to set some franchise records. He currently has 80 receptions with four games remaining. He is on pace to record 109 catches, which would pass the franchise record for rookies (91 – Odell Beckham Jr., Saquon Barkley) and the all-time single-season record set by Steve Smith in 2009 (107).

Fifth-round pick Tyrone Tracy Jr. ranks second among NFL rookies in rush yards (664) and fourth in scrimmage yards (880) despite the Giants using him in a rotation with Devin Singletary.

Edge rusher Brian Burns is playing up to his billing and is not done yet. He leads the team with 12 tackles for a loss and has 7.0 sacks. Burns is one of three players with seven or more sacks in each of the past six seasons. Las Vegas’ Maxx Crosby and Myles Garrett of Cleveland are the others.

Inside linebackers Bobby Okereke and Micah McFadden are building their resumes further this season. Okereke needs seven tackles to achieve his fourth straight 100-plus tackle season (second with the Giants).

Last week, McFadden became the fifth player in the past five seasons with five tackles for a loss in a single game. This week, he’s aiming for his fourth game in a row at home with 11-plus tackles.

And that concludes the good news. With four weeks to go, there could be more as the Giants try to end this season on an uptick.

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

The New York Giants lost their Week 13 game against the Dallas Cowboys. Here are the snap counts on offense, defense and special teams.

The New York Giants became the first team officially eliminated from playoff contention on Sunday following a 27-20 loss to the Cooper Rush-led Dallas Cowboys.

For the Giants, it was also their seventh consecutive loss, tying the seventh-longest such streak in franchise history.

Adding injury to insult, Big Blue likely lost nose tackle Dexter Lawrence (elbow) for the season, while several other players also went down with injuries.

Happy Thanksgiving, Giants fans.

Here are the snap counts that contributed to the Giants’ Week 13 loss.

Offensive snaps: 63
Defensive snaps: 76
Special teams snaps: 31

Rookie tight end Theo Johnson has become the unquestioned starter at the position, while fellow tight end Daniel Bellinger has seen his role significantly reduced.

After starting the game on the bench, rookie running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. ended up taking 73 percent of the offensive workload. He did not have a fumble.

The defensive snaps were all over the place due to a multitude of injuries. Notably, rookie safety Tyler Nubin continues to assume a 100 percent snap share.

This week, it was shared by veteran cornerback Adoree’ Jackson, who stepped in to replace Deonte Banks (inactive).

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Giants vs. Cowboys: 3 reasons for optimism in Week 13

The New York Giants visit the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday in Week 13, and here are three reasons for optimism.

The New York Giants will face the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday in a Thanksgiving Day battle between the two bottom-feeders in the NFC East.

Each team will start a backup quarterback after the Cowboys lost Dak Prescott to a season-ending injury and the Giants released Daniel Jones, who remains unsigned.

The Giants are coming off their sixth straight loss in Week 12 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They were humiliated, 30-7.

Meanwhile, the Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders this past Sunday, snapping their five-game losing streak.

Both teams will be on short rest. However, the Giants may have a slight leg up given they are one week removed from their bye week.

Here are three reasons for optimism ahead of Week 13.

Cowboys against the run

Like the Giants, the Cowboys’ ability to stop the run this season has been underwhelming, to say the least. Coincidentally, one of the few bright spots for the Giants this season has been rookie Tyrone Tracy Jr. — when he’s not fumbling.

The Giants would be wise to lean on Tracy heavily during the game on Thursday. Opponents have rushed 50 percent of the time against Dallas, largely because the Cowboys are giving up 4.8 yards per carry, which is fifth most in the league.

Cowboys’ lacking ground game

On the other side of the ball, the Cowboys have had a rough go when it comes to the running game this year. Due to their lack of success, the Cowboys are running the ball just under 34 percent of the time, the second-lowest percentage in the league. They average 3.7 yards per carry and 82.5 yards per game on the ground — both rank 31st in the league.

This will be the worst running attack the Giants have faced all season and New York should expect the Cowboys to be pretty one-dimensional.

Turnover differential

The Cowboys have the third-worst turnover differential on the season at -9.

The Giants offense really struggled to have any success moving the ball down the field on Sunday with Tommy DeVito under center. However, if DeVito and the Giants have some extra opportunities due to turnovers, that could drastically help their chances of winning Sunday.

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Fantasy Football: Potential bargains, must-plays from Giants-Cowboys game

Here’s a look at some potential bargains for daily fantasy from the New York Giants-Dallas Cowboys Week 13 game on Thanksgiving Day.

The New York Giants (2-9) will face off against the Dallas Cowboys (4-7) at AT&T Stadium on Thanksgiving Day in a race to the bottom of the NFC East.

Fantasy enthusiasts will be looking to dumpster-dive in this game. DraftKings is including it in their three-game Thanksgiving “Milly Maker” tourney, so they’ll be some interest.

Most DK players will likely be picking from the other two games — Chicago at Detroit and Miami at Green Bay — so the newly-minted millionaire who wins this week will probably win it with a pick (or picks) from this game.

Here are three possibles to consider:

Dallas defense/special teams

The Cowboys ran back two kickoffs for touchdowns last week against Washington and the Giants have been average in kickoff coverage (15th). So, there’s that. The Giants’ offense is pathetic, scoring in single-digits again last week, and quarterback Tommy DeVito still hangs onto the ball too long. That will lead to sacks and hurries. The Cowboys’ defense is finally getting their footing, sacking Jayden Daniels four times last week.

Giants RB Tyrone Tracy Jr.

Tyrone Tracy Jr. has fumbled three times over the past two games (losing two) but when he’s managed to hang onto the ball, he’s been extremely productive. Dallas is 31st against the run this season, allowing over 150 yards per game on the ground. The Giants need to get Tracy right. This game means absolutely nothing’s why not take advantage of this plus matchup?

Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle

The Giants have not been able to stop the run the past month or so. They are allowing 24.5 FPS on DK this year (same as Dallas) and 185.5 yards per game over their last five. With quarterback Cooper Rush (knee) questionable, the Cowboys could simply try to pound the football on this sieve of a Giants’ defense on Thursday.

John Fennelly is a fantasy football pioneer, having played in leagues since the early 1980s. He was instrumental in the development of the industry over the years and has won many championships and DFS tournaments, including DraftKings’ “Milly Maker” in 2019.

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Giants-Bucs Week 12: Offense, defense and special teams snap counts

The New York Giants lost their Week 12 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Here are the snap counts on offense, defense and special teams.

The New York Giants laid another egg on Sunday at MetLife Stadium, falling to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 30-7, in a game that wasn’t even that close.

It felt like a tipping point for these Giants, who showed more fire in the postgame locker room than they had on the field.

The finger-pointing, which had largely been kept private until the Week 12 battle, is now playing out publicly. And it’s pretty clear in which direction the players are focusing their ire.

Now facing a quick turnaround and a nationally televised Thanksgiving Day game, things can only get worse for the Giants from here.

Here are the snap counts that contributed to the Giants’ Week 12 loss.

Offensive snaps: 59
Defensive snaps: 65
Special teams snaps: 20

Rookie safety Tyler Nubin continues to log a massive workload, once again taking 100 percent of the defensive snaps. This week, he was the only defender to handle the full bulk.

In his return from wrist surgery, edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux seemingly avoided a pitch count, handling 41 defensive snaps.

Offensively, rookie running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. was limited to just 24 snaps after briefly being benched due to another fumble.

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