Barkley electrified fans in Week 1 with 164 rushing yards on 18 carries. The fifth-year running back played a key role in the Giants' season-opening 21-20 victory over the Tennessee Titans. Barkley racked up 194 yards from scrimmage, averaging 9.1 yards per carry. To go along with 164 yards on 18 carries, Barkley added a team-high six receptions for 30 yards. With … [Read more...] about Giants running back Saquon Barkley named NFC Offensive Player of the Week
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Giants get first win for Brian Daboll in thriller over Titans
Maybe, just maybe, with Brian Daboll, it’s not the same ol’ Giants, after all. It’s only Week 1, there’s plenty of regular season left to negate that theory. But, for now, the Giants gave their fan base plenty of reason to feel optimistic about what’s ahead. Daboll, the first-time head coach, dialed up a gutsy – some call crazy – two-point conversion with 1:06 left, … [Read more...] about Giants get first win for Brian Daboll in thriller over Titans
Giants lose Collin Johnson to torn Achilles
Johnson was having a breakout camp for the Giants. With injuries continuing to pile up, losing the 24-year old wide receiver is another body blow to the roster. Injuries happen, it's part of the reality which comes with a sport where they pay for play. For the Giants, however, injuries are ravaging their depth chart. With the regular season less than a month away from … [Read more...] about Giants lose Collin Johnson to torn Achilles
Giants activate Sterling Shepard, returns to practice
Shepard passed his physical and was activated off the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, clearing the way for his return to practice. The veteran receiver suffered a season-ending Achilles injury last season in Week 15. A second-round draft choice in 2016, Shepard has the eighth-most receptions (349) in Giants history. The return of Shepard to the practice … [Read more...] about Giants activate Sterling Shepard, returns to practice
Tyrod Taylor isn’t starting QB for the Giants — yet.
Taylor brings more than depth to the quarterback's room for the Giants. His skill set and resume is enough for fans to wonder when, not if, he'll replace Daniel Jones. The current starting quarterback for the Giants may or may not be on borrowed time as QB1 on the depth chart. In April, when the Giants decided not to pick up the fifth-year option for Daniel Jones, it … [Read more...] about Tyrod Taylor isn’t starting QB for the Giants — yet.
