The New York Giants got the win they needed on Sunday, but it came with a problem that could dwarf the final score. Brian Burns, already working through an ankle issue and unavailable in practice all week, finished the game on the sideline after a knee injury in the fourth quarter of a 12-7 victory over the Tennessee Titans.
Burns still managed to suit up and make an early impact despite the injury concerns surrounding him entering the game. New York leaned heavily on its defense while trying to protect a slim lead in tough weather, and Burns was part of that effort before the night turned.
The troubling news came after he went down while rushing Cam Ward. Burns was helped off the field, went to the training room, and was later listed with a knee injury on the Giants’ in-game report.
The fear now is that the Giants are staring at the worst possible outcome. According to Adam Schefter, Burns is believed to have torn his ACL during the win, with Schefter reporting that news alongside NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Giants standout pass rusher Brian Burns is believed to have torn his ACL during Sunday’s win over the Titans, sources tell @rapsheet and me. Burns entered Sunday’s game with an ankle injury, then hurt his knee. pic.twitter.com/eflSKWX2s8
- Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 28, 2026
If that diagnosis holds, it would be another brutal blow for New York. The Giants are already without quarterback Jaxson Dart, who suffered a season-ending knee injury earlier in September. Burns had been one of the driving forces behind a defense that helped push the team to 2-1.
His value is easy to measure. The three-time Pro Bowl edge rusher finished second in the NFL in sacks last season, trailing only Myles Garrett, and his pressure off the edge has made him one of the Giants’ most vital defensive pieces.
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