Overview
- Earlier this week Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending knee injury, and the Giants confirmed Jameis Winston as their starter.
- Andrew Thomas left Monday’s game with a groin injury, was limited Wednesday, missed Thursday’s practice, and was a limited participant Friday while saying he intends to play.
- Local reporting says Thomas is not carrying an injury designation for Sunday, but the team has contingency plans if he can’t go.
- If Thomas cannot play, backup Marcus Mbow would likely start at left tackle and the offense would rely on quicker throws and extra tight end or back blocking, which would cut into immediate receiving options.
- Defensive health is also in flux with edge defender Brian Burns unlikely to play and Deonte Banks and Tyler Nubin listed questionable, and the final Friday practice and game-day rulings will determine the Giants’ game plan for Sunday at MetLife Stadium.