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What the NFL Concussion Protocol Requires Before Jason Pinnock Can Play Again
Giants safety Jason Pinnock is listed with a concussion. The NFL protocol requires a team doctor and an independent consultant to clear him after five phases, with no set timeline.
How the NFL's Emergency Third QB Rule Works, and Why the Giants Can Use It Sunday
How the NFL's emergency third quarterback rule works, why the Giants could not use it in Weeks 2-4, and how Jake Haener's signing makes it available Sunday at Washington.
Giants' Points per Drive Nearly Triple Against Arizona After Weeks 2-3; Washington Allows Red-Zone TDs on 12 of 15 Trips
The Giants scored 2.50 points per drive against Arizona after 0.86 in Weeks 2 and 3. Washington, their Week 5 opponent, has allowed red-zone touchdowns on 12 of 15 trips.
Giants' Malik Nabers Drew 2 of 11 Second-Half Targets Against Cardinals, None in Fourth Quarter
Malik Nabers drew five of 18 first-half targets and two of 11 after halftime in the Giants' 36-24 win over Arizona. Through four games his share is 26% before halftime and 19% after.
Giants-Commanders Scouting Report: Daniels Back at Full Practice; Washington Allows TDs on 80% of Red-Zone Trips
Washington, 1-3, has Jayden Daniels back at full practice for Sunday's game against the Giants. Its defense has allowed touchdowns on 12 of 15 red-zone trips.
Giants Roster and Cap Check: Berrios to Injured Reserve, Haener Signed, Cap Databases $300,413 Apart
Giants put Braxton Berrios on injured reserve and signed Jake Haener to the 53. Spotrac and Over the Cap are $300,413 apart on cap space and now charge J.J. McCarthy's roster bonus to Minnesota.
Giants Quarterback Depth Chart: Winston Starts, McCarthy and Haener on 53-Man Roster, Dart on Injured Reserve
Winston starts, McCarthy and Haener are on the 53-man roster and Dart is on injured reserve. A week-by-week table and cap numbers for all four.
Giants Beat Cardinals 36-24 on Deonte Banks' 98-Yard Pick-Six as Time Expires
Deonte Banks returned an interception 98 yards for a touchdown as time expired, and the Giants beat the Cardinals 36-24 to improve to 3-1. Jameis Winston threw three touchdowns and two interceptions.
NFL Fines Four Giants a Combined $48,866 for Plays in Week 3 Win Over Titans
Isaiah Likely, Abdul Carter, Shelby Harris and Cam Skattebo were fined for plays in the 12-7 win over Tennessee. The four fines tied Jacksonville for the most in Week 3.
Giants Elevate Jake Haener, Trace Ford for Cardinals Game
Haener and Ford were elevated from the practice squad for Sunday's game. Harbaugh has not named Jameis Winston's backup since the J.J. McCarthy trade.
Giants-Cardinals Preview: How to Watch, the Line and a Red-Zone Offense 0 for 4 Under Winston
The Giants host Arizona as 2½-point underdogs with no red-zone touchdowns in four trips under Jameis Winston. How to watch, the line, injuries, weather and keys to the game.
Giants' Final Injury Report Lists No Designations vs. Cardinals; Andrew Thomas Limited
No Giant carries a game designation for Sunday's game against Arizona. Andrew Thomas returned as a limited participant, and Banks and Nubin practiced fully.
Malik Nabers Back From ACL Tear: Snaps and Targets Down, Longest Catch 16 Yards
Three games back from a torn ACL, Malik Nabers' snaps, targets and long catches are down. His yards after the catch are near his early-2025 rate, a 16-catch sample, but below 2024.
Giants' Dennard Wilson Says Coaches Take 'Full Responsibility' for Pass Rush
Defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson said the Giants will move players around, push the pocket up the middle and send extra pressure without Brian Burns.
Giants Safety Jevon Holland Named NFC Defensive Player of the Month for September
Jevon Holland's three interceptions, two forced fumbles and fumble recovery in September made him the first Giants player to win the NFC award since Landon Collins in 2016.
Giants Have the NFL's Lowest Pressure Rate, and Brian Burns Had 5 of Their 11 Pressures
Brian Burns had five of the Giants' 11 pressures in three games, and the team's pressure rate was the NFL's lowest with him. Here are the snap counts and who is left before Arizona on Sunday.
Giants Sign Edge Rusher Jihad Ward Off Vikings Practice Squad
The Giants signed edge rusher Jihad Ward off the Vikings' practice squad Thursday, two days after placing Brian Burns on injured reserve. Josh Tupou returned to the practice squad.
Harbaugh Thinks Andrew Thomas Will Be Fine, Calls Tyrone Tracy Jr. Day-to-Day After Both Miss Practice
Andrew Thomas and Tyrone Tracy Jr. missed Giants practice Wednesday. Coach John Harbaugh said he thinks Thomas will be fine and called Tracy day-to-day.
Giants' J.J. McCarthy Contract: $3.8 Million in 2027, Fifth-Year Option Due Before May 3
The Giants owe J.J. McCarthy $3.8 million for 2027. Minnesota keeps his signing-bonus charges, and a 2028 option would be priced at the lowest tier unless he makes this season's Pro Bowl.
New Giants QB J.J. McCarthy Had the Highest Interception Rate of Any Qualifying NFL Passer in 2025
J.J. McCarthy threw an interception on 4.9% of his 2025 passes, the highest rate among 33 NFL qualifiers, then had a 100.4 passer rating in his last four starts.
Scouting the Cardinals: Arizona Allows 8.4 Net Yards per Pass Attempt; Giants' Rush Is Without Burns
Arizona is 1-2 and allows 8.4 net yards per pass attempt. The Giants' pass rush, last in pressure rate, faces Jacoby Brissett's quick release without Brian Burns.
Dart Out for Regular Season, Burns Has Torn ACL: What Injured Reserve Means for the Giants
Jaxson Dart is out for the regular season and Brian Burns has a torn ACL. Injured reserve frees their roster spots, not their salaries. Dart's only way back this season is the playoffs.
Giants Beat Titans 12-7 Without a Touchdown, Their First Such Win Since 2013
The Giants' 12-7 win over the Titans was their first without a touchdown since 2013. Since 2022, NFL teams without one are 17-140 and rarely win unless the opponent scores 10 or fewer.
Giants Release Odell Beckham Jr., Sign Braxton Berrios and Charlie Jones to 53-Man Roster
The Giants released Odell Beckham Jr. after one target and no catches in three games and signed Braxton Berrios and Charlie Jones from the practice squad Tuesday.
Giants' J.J. McCarthy Trade Would Cost $3.8 Million in 2027; 2026 Roster Bonus Unsettled
What the J.J. McCarthy trade would cost the Giants through 2027, where the contract databases disagree, and where the roster, practice squad and 2027 picks stand.
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