Giants Q&A: Wan'Dale Robinson among multiple Giants injured in Sunday's loss to Lions
Wan'Dale Robinson of the Giants runs with the ball after making a catch against the Lions at MetLife on Sunday. Credit: Mike Stobe
Which injured Giants might be ready to go Thursday?
To be determined.
It appeared that receiver Wan’Dale Robinson (knee) likely suffered the most serious injury after the rookie fashioned an outstanding game with nine catches for 100 yards in a 31-18 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Both starting cornerbacks also were injured, with Adoree’ Jackson hurting his knee and Fabian Moreau injuring his ribs.
Jackson said after the game that he is confident his injury is not serious, pending an MRI.
Two starting offensive linemen also left the game — center Jon Feliciano (knee) and right tackle Tyre Phillips (neck).
“You never want to see anybody go down, but that’s the nature of the NFL,” coach Brian Daboll said. “There’s injuries every game. You feel bad for the guys that do go out, but you’ve got to get ready to play.”
Defensive end Jihad Ward said this would be an opportunity for players waiting for their chance.
“Don’t be sitting around here saying, ‘I ain’t playing,’ ” he said. “It’s your time to shine now.”
Any regrets from Daboll about Jackson returning punts?
After Richie James fumbled two punt returns in Seattle, the coaching staff turned to Jackson for that role — seemingly a big risk for a starting cornerback and one of the team’s most important players on defense.
Any second-guesses of himself by Daboll for putting Jackson in that position, then seeing him leave the game with a knee injury after an early second-quarter punt return?
“Look, it’s football,” he said. “Obviously, it was unfortunate.”
Asked about the risk/reward calculation, Daboll said, “I’d say there’s a risk playing every player, regardless of what the position is.
“I told you before: I’ve been part of a lot of teams where starting receivers, starting DBs played. You just try to do what’s best for the team.”
Did Kenny Golladay contribute against his former team?
Yes!
The embattled receiver caught two passes for 29 yards, matching his receptions total for the season entering the game.
When Golladay caught his first pass for 15 yards early in the second quarter, fans at MetLife Stadium gave him a standing ovation.
“He did a good job in practice,” Daboll said. “We were going to play him, and he made the plays that came his way. So we’ll try to build off that.”
Why did Joshua Ezeudu replace Shane Lemeiux at left guard in the second half?
“I’d just say we wanted to play Ezeudu,” Daboll said. “I think Shane will work hard, but we talked about it. We made the switch there.”
Lemieux was active for the first time after a preseason toe injury that led to surgery.
What is the latest on the Odell Beckham Jr. sweepstakes?
The NFL Network reported that the free-agent receiver plans to meet with the Giants and Cowboys after Thanksgiving.
So Beckham figures to be watching intently when the teams meet in Texas on Thursday afternoon, right?
Neil Best first worked at Newsday in 1982, returned in 1985 after a detour to Alaska and has been here since, specializing in high schools, college basketball, the NFL and most recently sports media and business.
