INJURY REPORT
Out: CB Cor’Dale Flott (Knee), S Jevón Holland (Knee/Concussion), TE Theo Johnson (Illness), OL Evan Neal (Neck), DL Rakeem Nuñez-Roches Sr. (Ankle/Toe), WR Wan’Dale Robinson (Rib)
Questionable: WR Jalin Hyatt (Illness)
Out: G T.J. Bass (Knee), RB Malik Davis (Calf/Eye), LB DeMarvion Overshown (Concussion), CB Shavon Revel (Concussion/Neck), RB Javonte Williams (Shoulder/Neck)
Questionable: CB Josh Butler (Knee), RB Phil Mafah (Shoulder), DE Payton Turner (Ribs)
HOW TO WATCH, LISTEN & STREAM
Announcers: Kevin Kugler (Play-By-Play), Daryl Johnston (Analyst), Allison Williams (Sideline)
Postgame: Giants Postgame Live presented by Hackensack Meridian Health, MSG Networks, The Gotham Sports App, YouTube, Giants.com, Giants App, Giants TV
Channel: WFAN 101.9PM / 66 AM
Announcers: Bob Papa (Play-by-Play), Carl Banks (Analyst), Howard Cross (Sideline)
Pre- and Postgame: John Schmeelk, Tiki Barber
Pregame: Giants Gameday begins at 11:00 AM, presented by Hackensack Meridian Health.
Postgame: Giants Extra Point
This week’s game can be streamed on NFL+.
CLOSING OUT ROOKIE CAMPAIGNS
One of the biggest things to keep an eye on Sunday is how members of the rookie class close out their first NFL season. Quarterback Jaxson Dart and outside linebacker Abdul Carter are both coming off strong outings in Las Vegas. Dart completed a season-high 73.3 percent of his passes for 207 yards while adding 48 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. It marked his eighth game with a 90+ passer rating and the ninth time he’s accounted for multiple touchdowns in his 11 starts. Meanwhile, Carter picked up a half-sack, two tackles for loss and four quarterback hits against the Raiders. The No. 3 overall pick has now contributed to a sack in four consecutive outings, the most consecutive games by a Giants rookie since 1982.
Dart’s nine rushing touchdowns have already set a new franchise quarterback record and rank third all-time in NFL history among rookie quarterbacks. His 22 total touchdowns this season trail only Charlie Conerly (27) and Daniel Jones (26) for the most total touchdowns in Giants history by a rookie quarterback with one game remaining. As for Carter, his 22 quarterback hits this season are the most by a Giants rookie and tied for the seventh-most by any rookie since 2006. Additionally, his 44 quick pressures currently lead the NFL and are the 12th-most by any player in a season since 2019, according to Next Gen Stats.
But Dart and Carter are not the only two Giants rookies looking to end their seasons on a high note. Offensive tackle Marcus Mbow filled in for Andrew Thomas at left tackle last week, and while it wasn’t a perfect performance, Mbow did show some encouraging signs, especially in the run game. Mbow kicked outside and was the lead blocker and Tyrone Tracy Jr.’s 23-yard run, his biggest gain of the day. Defensive lineman Darius Alexander also picked up a sack and three total pressures against the Raiders. It marked his second game in the last five weeks with three pressures. Alexander has also picked up all three of his sacks during that same span, with his 3.5 sacks on the season ranking sixth among all rookies.
AIMING FOR MILESTONES
Outside linebacker Brian Burns made the Pro Bowl last week for the third time in his career and the first with the Giants. With an NFC-leading 16.5 sacks, which trails only Cleveland’s Myles Garrett, this was a well-deserved honor for the veteran edge rusher. Burns is tied with Jason Pierre-Paul for the fourth-most sacks in a single season by a Giant, and if he can get two more on Sunday, he would tie Michael Strahan for the third-most. Burns’ 30 quarterback hits are tied with Leonard Williams (2020) for the most by any Giant since the stat began being tracked in 2006.
Linebacker Bobby Okereke’s 137 total tackles this season are the fifth-most by a Giant in franchise history. If he can total 15 tackles against the Cowboys on Sunday, Okereke would set the new franchise single-season record with 152. Finally, Carter (4.5) and defensive lineman Darius Alexander (3.5) both rank inside the top six among rookies in sacks this season, and can climb up the rankings with strong performances on Sunday. Jaxson Dart needs one more rushing touchdown to join Cam Newton as the only rookies with 10+ passing touchdowns and 10+ rushing touchdowns.