Overview
- In his first NFL start in Week 4 against the Arizona Cardinals, Hudson allowed no sacks or pressures and posted a 73.8 Pro Football Focus grade and an 82.7 Pro Football/Sports Network Impact score.
- John Michael Schmitz missed practice for the birth of his child, which opened the chance for Hudson to start and show his readiness.
- Coaches publicly praised Hudson's run and pass play, but head coach John Harbaugh declined to name a permanent starter and said the staff will evaluate both players ahead of Sunday.
- Hudson earned the roster spot after beating Lucas Patrick in training camp, and his exclusive-rights status in 2027 gives the Giants easier team control than a standard contract would.
- Because center is a high-communication position, the staff is weighing in-game continuity, protection calls and run-block matchups as they decide whether Hudson's performance warrants keeping him as the starter.