TheNew York Giantswill be hosting the San Francisco 49ers this weekend at MetLife Stadium on Sunday Night Football. They will be looking to extend their winning streak to three games as they are beginning to get things rolling on both sides of the ball. They will be looking to contain another mobile quarterback inColin Kaepernickthis week, but it will be a tall task with how the injury report has looked thus far this week.
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One of the Giants strengths this season has been the play of their defensive front. It has been one of the bigger surprises in football possibly, as the Giants have went from a sieve of a run defense in 2014 to the best one in 2015 through Week 4. They have done a good job up front without any real pass rushing threats, while also battling injuries. Well, they will have to step up again as the Giants are looking at a lot of losses along the defensive line this week.
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Robert Ayerslooks like he is in real danger of missing his third consecutive game. Ayers was penciled in as a starter because of his ability to stop the run, but also because he is arguably the most accomplished pass rusher the Giants have on their active roster. But, a hamstring injury has forced him out of the last two games, and it looks like it will keep him out this weekend against the 49ers; he has yet to practice this week.
Also along the defensive line,George Selviehasn’t practiced this week. Selvie has been starting and playing more with Ayers sidelined, but he is now in danger of missing the game. He has not participated in practice this week because of a calf injury and looks to be extremely questionable to suit up. Special teams ace and linebackerJonathan Casillasis also battling a calf injury and missed Thursday’s practice after being a full participant Wednesday.
The biggest loss would be at linebacker though, whereDevon Kennardis banged up. Kennard has been outstanding for the Giants this season, as his speed and athleticism help him as a pass rusher and sideline to sideline defending the run. He also has a hamstring injury and his chances to play aren’t strong. He would be the biggest loss of the injured players as the Giants; unlike the defensive ends who are similar and rotate normally, the Giants do not have a player with the skill set or talent of Kennard to replace him with.
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CornerbackJayron Hosleyalso hasn’t practiced this week because of a concussion. But, on a positive note, he was on the sideline so it would be fair to think he is getting closer to getting through the NFL concussion protocol. Also, cornerbackTrumaine McBride, who did not participate Wednesday because of a groin injury, was a limited participant Thursday.Victor Cruzhas also not participated in practice this week, as expected, but is hoping to receive good news on his injured calf as he approach the one year anniversary of his knee injury against the Philadelphia Eagles last season.
On a positive note, the Giants hasMarkus Kuhnreturn to practice to add depth to their defensive line. Also, Owa Odighizuwa made it through his NFL debut without a setback and is not on the injury report for the first time in his NFL career. Tight endJerome Cunninghamhas also returned to practice, which is huge for the Giants withDaniel Fellsbeing placed onseason-ending IRearlier this week with a staph infection.
The 49ers are not without injured players as well. LinebackerAhmad Brookswill not be playing after the death of his sister. Offensive tackleJoe Staleyhas yet to practice this week, and his status looks in doubt. Tight endsVernon DavisandVance McDonaldand safetyL.J. McCrayhave been limited in both practices this week. Offensive guardAlex Booneand wide receiverQuinton Pattonwere able to both return in a limited amount Thursday after missing practice Wednesday.NaVorro Bowmanwas on the injury report, but it was not injury related. He missed practice Wednesday but returned as a full participant Thursday and should be all systems go.
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