The Giants may be staring at another thin spot on offense, but the bigger picture out of Friday’s injury report is that they’re still in decent shape heading into Week 9 against the Eagles.
Cam Skattebo is the name to watch. The rookie running back is listed as doubtful after a hamstring injury he picked up on his long overtime run against the Houston Texans. He missed practice on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and even with the bye week in the rearview mirror, he still doesn’t look close to playing Sunday.
If Skattebo can’t go, New York’s backfield would be left in the hands of veteran Devin Singletary and rookie UDFA Greg Desrosiers Jr. The Giants would likely need to elevate Phil Mafah to the active roster to give themselves a third option.
There was better news elsewhere on the injury front, especially for Malik Nabers. The receiver showed up on the report with a knee issue, which had to set off alarms after the offseason questions surrounding the knee injury that ended his 2025 campaign. But Friday brought relief: Nabers was a full participant, and he carries no injury designation into Sunday.
That matters for a Giants passing game that hasn’t gotten much from the rest of the receiver room. Malachi Fields has shown encouraging growth, but the last thing New York wants is to ask him to carry WR1 duties against Philadelphia.
Overall, the Giants’ report is more encouraging than alarming. Skattebo may be the one notable question mark, but for the most part this looks like the same group that handled the Texans.
Philadelphia, meanwhile, comes into the game short-handed at receiver too. DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks have both been ruled out, which leaves Makai Lemon, Darius Cooper and Hollywood Brown to handle most of the work in the passing game.
That sets up a favorable matchup for New York’s defense. The Giants’ secondary hasn’t been elite, but it should have a chance to control that receiving group, especially with Joe Milton III at quarterback. Dennard Wilson’s unit should have its best outing of the season in Week 9.
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