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‘Weird’ seeing Nick Gates on opposite sideline

When the New York Giants take the field against the Washington Commanders on Sunday afternoon, an old friend will be on the opposite sideline looking back at them.

Nick Gates, once a Giants captain, is now the starting center for their division rivals. And instead of beating up on opponents for Big Blue, it will be his job to stop the likes of Dexter Lawrence and Leonard Williams.

For many Giants, including quarterback Daniel Jones, it will be odd to see Gates in different colors.

“I’ve a lot of respect for Gates, obviously a close friend and close teammate that I played a lot with, and I think a lot of,” Jones told reporters on Wednesday. “Weird seeing him on the other side, but pulling for him — not this week, but I’ve got a lot of respect and appreciation for him.”

Jones and Gates spent four seasons together as teammates and remain close friends to this day, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be a little trash talk leading up to kickoff.

“I’ve got to call Daniel and see what he’s up to,” Gates said when asked if he’d have any words for his former mates. “That’s my boy. Me and Daniel are good friends.”

Gates took a pass on trash-talking Lawrence, who often has a lot to say himself.

“Dexter… That’s a big boy. He’s a tough player. He’s a really good player,” Gates said. “It’s the first time I’ve gone against him in a game, so we’ll see how that goes. In practice, he was tough.

“He (made) me better, though. It was good going against him every day. He taught me things and got me to learn some things about hand placement. I learned how to block him. It will be fun. It’s exciting.”

Gates said there are no hard feelings between him and the Giants after their free agency separation. He understands the NFL is a business and wishes the Giants success, just not this Sunday or any other time they play the Commanders.

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Daniel Jones limited in return to practice

The New York Giants returned to the practice field on Wednesday and so did quarterback Daniel Jones, who is still nursing a neck injury.

Although Jones is not yet cleared for contact, he was able to do some throwing and could be in play for Sunday, although that should be considered unlikely.

“He’s doing better and he’ll be out here at practice today doing some stuff. We’ll see where we’re at,” head coach Brian Daboll said. “He’s cleared to throw so that’s what he’s going to do today.”

Asked if there’s any concern DJ misses the rest of the season, Daboll said his quarterback will “be back.”

The news wasn’t as positive for several others, including left tackle Andrew Thomas, who continues to sit out with a hamstring injury.

The Giants’ full Wednesday injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: LT Andrew Thomas (hamstring), OL John Michael Schmitz (shoulder), OL Evan Neal (ankle), WR Wan’Dale Robinson (knee), OL Matt Peart (shoulder)

Limited participant: QB Daniel Jones (neck), RB Saquon Barkley (ankle), CB Cor’Dale Flott (ankle/shoulder), K Graham Gano (knee), OL Mark Glowinski (quad/ankle), CB Adoree’ Jackson (neck), OL Shane Lemieux (groin/biceps)

Full participant: RB Gary Brightwell (ankle), DL D.J. Davidson (knee), CB Tre Hawkins (knee)

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Giants’ Daniel Jones ‘still dealing with symptoms’ from neck injury

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones appeared on Up & Adams with Kay Adams on Tuesday and the update provided on his neck injury wasn’t exactly optimistic in nature.

“Still dealing with some of those symptoms from it,” Jones revealed.

“I’m not gonna get specifically into what exactly they are. But I’m trying hard to get back, still dealing with it a little bit, but trying to do everything I can to heal up and prove to the doctors and trainers that I’m ready to go.”

The Giants will return to practice on Wednesday and given Jones’ commentary, it seems unlikely that he will take the field. It also leaves his availability for Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders in doubt.

“I’m doing everything I can to get back. I hope I can play,” Jones said.

The fact that the Giants haven’t placed Jones on injured reserve is encouraging but it’s clear this is a slow-healing injury.

Several online doctors have weighed in with their own personal speculation on the matter and those takes have varied. Some have gone as far as to suggest this is a potentially career-threatening injury, but that does not appear to be the case. That seems more like engagement chasing.

Whatever the truth is, Jones isn’t saying.

“It’s tough not playing,” he said. “You want to be out there, with the team, with the guys, and help win. I thought we played well, played hard, just came up a little short there at the end. It was a tough way to finish. I thought we played well, I thought Tyrod (Taylor) certainly played well, too.”

It sounds like Jones may have to watch at least one more from the sideline before he returns to the field.

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New York Giants fall to Buffalo Bills, 14-9: Here’s how X reacted

The New York Giants traveled to face the Buffalo Bills on Sunday Night Football. The Giants’ came in as the biggest underdogs of the NFL season so far.

They gave the Bills all they could handle and made it a very competitive game.

The Giants surprisingly led most of the way mostly because of the defensive effort, shutting out the Bills’ offense for three quarters.

However, clock management at the end of the first half, along with Big Blue’s inability to score a touchdown, cost them the game down the stretch.

The game came down to an untimed play at the one-yard line and the Giants were unable to punch it in.

The score was much closer than anyone expected, but the Giants fell short in a game they easily could have won.

Here is how X, formerly known as Twitter, reacted to the loss.



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New York Giants’ Daniel Jones, 4 others out vs. Buffalo Bills in Week 6

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Out: QB Daniel Jones (neck), LT Andrew Thomas (hamstring), OL John Michael Schmitz (shoulder), LB Azeez Ojulari (hamstring), OL Matt Peart (shoulder)

Doubtful: N/A

Questionable: RB Saquon Barkley (ankle), OL Shane Lemieux (groin), DL D.J. Davidson (knee), LB Micah McFadden (ankle), OL Evan Neal (ankle), TE Darren Waller (groin), RB Gary Brightwell (ankle)

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Daniel Jones continues to miss practice

The New York Giants returned to the practice field on Thursday but did so without starting quarterback Daniel Jones, who remains sidelined due to a neck injury.

Although head coach Brian Daboll refused to rule Jones out for a Week 6 game against the Buffalo Bills, things appear to be trending in that direction.

In addition to Jones and the remaining injury report, which was already large in scale, punter Jamie Gillan was added as a non-participant. He missed Thursday’s practice with what the Giants called an “illness.”

The Giants’ full Thursday injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: QB Daniel Jones (neck), LT Andrew Thomas (hamstring), OL John Michael Schmitz (shoulder), OL Matt Peart (shoulder), LB Azeez Ojulari (ankle), P Jamie Gillan (illness), RB Gary Brightwell (ankle)

Limited participant: DB Deonte Banks (ankle), RB Saquon Barkley (ankle), DB Cor’Dale Flott (ankle), OL Shane Lemieux (groin), OL Marcus McKethan (knee), DL D.J. Davidson (knee), LB Micah McFadden (ankle), OL Evan Neal (ankle), WR Wan’Dale Robinson (knee), TE Darren Waller (groin)

Full participant: N/A

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6 keys to victory in Week 6

This season has been… we’ll call it less than stellar. To put it mildly. The New York Giants are at the bottom of the league in most categories and no signs of improvement are visible.

There are plenty of places to lay blame, but ultimately, the team has to work as a cohesive unit to have any hope of winning a game. They haven’t been able to do that thus far.

On Sunday, the Giants face the Buffalo Bills in prime time on the road.

The Bills’ season, while going better than the Giants, still hasn’t been what they expected. They’re coming off of a loss in London, and the last time they played after a loss, they beat the Dolphins, 48-20.

The Giants will have their hands full on Sunday, but there are six things they can do to help earn a win.

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For the offense, it all starts and stops with the quarterback. Last week, Daniel Jones injured his neck due to a lack of protection. He has been sacked 29 times and because of that, he might not play on Sunday. Whether he ends up cleared and playing or Tyrod Taylor gets the nod, the line has got to step up and protect him. The offense’s ability to function relies solely on the quarterback’s ability to get the ball out. He can’t do that without protection.

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The Giants haven’t thrown a deep pass since their win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 2. A large part of that is due to the lack of protection around the quarterback, but it also stems from poor passes and a lack of effort by the receivers to make a catch. Airing it out worked against the Cardinals, so the Giants need to find a way to make it happen again.

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This isn’t just about completing passes and pressuring the quarterback. Execution matters. The Giants have to make sure they are lined up properly at the start of each play, no holes in any line. They must run accurate routes, complete passes and run efficiently without turning the ball over.

They have to stop the opposing team, which means reading the offense and adjusting the defense accordingly. It means tackling the first time. It means putting forth more effort to ensure plays are positive for the Giants.

If you’re not practicing during the week like you play on Sunday, execution becomes incredibly difficult. Practice like you play, execute on the field.

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Josh Allen is one of the top quarterbacks in the league today. But he is not infallible and has thrown five interceptions this season. That’s just one less than Jones has thrown, and Allen’s protection is far better than what the Giants provide Jones. The Giants have to force him to make a mistake on Sunday, and then they have to capitalize on that mistake to put points on the board.

Allen is surrounded by a team that can bounce back from mistakes if the other team doesn’t make use of those mistakes, so it’s not enough to force Allen to do something he’s uncomfortable with. When the Giants get the ball, they have to do something with it.

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One of the biggest reasons a team is unsuccessful in any league is a lack of communication. This starts from the top. Brian Daboll has to communicate with his players the things he expects out of them, how he envisions certain plays to be run, what he sees on the field that helps the team make adjustments, etc.

On the field, the players must do their jobs to execute what Daboll sees, but they also see the field and must communicate additional adjustments. This goes for both sides of the ball. Whichever player is charged with making those adjustments and seeing the field for what it is has to make sure the rest of the field knows what to do.

This also falls under execution. Communication is what gets the players the information they need for the current play. Execution happens when players practice how they play on game day. And if a player doesn’t understand an assignment, a coach or team leader must help them adjust and learn. The team is only as strong as its weakest link.

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The Giants have a lot of players who are injured, and many of them are impact players on their side of the ball. The NFL doesn’t care if there are injuries, neither do owners and neither do fans. Everyone expects a win regardless of who is on the field, so if the Giants are missing key players this week, it’s next man up. Everyone should know the play calls, everyone should know what is expected of them and everyone should know that the game rests on their shoulders.

Injuries make winning more difficult, but not impossible. And, who knows, maybe someone will surprise us on Sunday and be the missing piece the Giants have been looking for. Injuries are not an excuse. Next man up.

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Giants vs. Bills: 3 causes for concern in Week 6

The New York Giants will go on the road to battle the Buffalo Bills in Week 6. It’s the latest in a long line of tough games to start the season for Big Blue.

The Giants will try to avoid falling to 1-5 on the year but with them being near two-touchdown road underdogs, that seems unlikely even for the largest optimist.

Here are three causes for concern headed into Sunday.

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Daniel Jones among 8 missing practice

The New York Giants returned to the practice field on Wednesday ahead of a Week 6 game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park and all eyes were on quarterback Daniel Jones.

Despite head coach Brian Daboll expressing optimism that Jones could play on Sunday, and DJ sharing similar sentiments, the news was anything but positive.

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Jones was unable to practice because his neck was “more sore” than the day prior. Compounding matters, multiple other players also missed practice due to injury, including offensive linemen Andrew Thomas, Matt Peart and John Michael Schmitz, wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson, tight end Darren Waller and linebacker Azeez Ojulari.

In total, the Giants were able to field just six offensive linemen from their 53-man roster during Wednesday’s practice.

The Giants’ full Wednesday injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: QB Daniel Jones (neck), LT Andrew Thomas (hamstring), OL John Michael Schmitz (shoulder), OL Matt Peart (shoulder), LB Azeez Ojulari (ankle), LB Micah McFadden (ankle), TE Darren Waller (groin), WR Wan’Dale Robinson (knee/rest)

Limited participant: DB Deonte Banks (ankle), RB Saquon Barkley (ankle), RB Gary Brightwell (ankle), DB Cor’Dale Flott (ankle), OL Shane Lemieux (groin), OL Marcus McKethan (knee)

Full participant: N/A

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New York Giants’ Brian Daboll optimistic Daniel Jones plays vs. Bills

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll had a positive update on quarterback Daniel Jones during his Monday morning session with the beat pool.

“He doesn’t feel terrible today,” said Daboll.

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Jones said as much after the game on Sunday.

Jones exited the Giants’ 31-16 loss to the Dolphins in Miami after being sacked by linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel early in the fourth quarter and did not return.

This Sunday’s game in Buffalo is another night game on national television and the Giants will need all hands on deck as their season teeters on the precipice of disaster.

They still may be without left tackle Andrew Thomas, who is still battling a hamstring injury, and running back Saquon Barkley (ankle). Daboll said that Barkley was ‘closer’ to coming back than Thomas is at this time.



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