New York Giants Depth Chart
- NFC East
- Stadium
- MetLife Stadium
- Head Coach
- Joe Judge
- Offensive Coordinator
- Jason Garrett
- Defensive Coordinator
- Patrick Graham
- Special Teams Coach
- Thomas MCGaughey
- Defensive Scheme
- 3-4
The New York Giants Defense could have both safety Xavier McKinney (foot) and linebacker Oshane Ximines (shoulder) back in the mix Sunday versus Cincinnati after having designated both to return from Injured Reserve on Monday. McKinney was the team's second-round draft choice this year, although he would likely play a limited role in his first game, per head coach Joe Judge. Ximines has started three of the four contests that he has appeared in this year, combining for five tackles and three quarterback hits. Their availability will become clearer following Wednesday's practice. While not a standout group in their own right, the Giants defense should have streaming appeal due to its matchup versus Bengals backup quarterbackRyan Finley, who will be making his first start in place of the injuredJoe Burrow.
The New York Giants placed wide receiver Dante Pettis, tight end Kaden Smith, and offensive lineman Matt Peart (COVID-19) on the COVID-19/reserve list Friday, adding to kicker Graham Gano, who went on earlier in the week. All three players tested positive for the virus, meaning that they're status for Week 12 against Cincinnati is highly in doubt, as 10 days of quarantine is required by NFL rules for those who test positive. None of the three figured to play a significant role in the team's offense by fantasy standards, although it's worth keeping an eye on the Giants over the coming days to see if they are able to stem the spread.
The New York Giants fired offensive line coach Mark Colombo on Wednesday and are bringing in longtime NFL assistant Dave DeGuglielmo to replace him, according to sources. First-round left tackle Andrew Thomas hasn't really developed up front, which appears to be the primary motivation for this move. Head coach Joe Judge was spending more time with the offensive line in recent weeks, so the move to a new assistant coach should free him up for his many other responsibilities. The change should only help quarterback Daniel Jones and the Giants running game in the second half of the season.
New York Giants kicker Graham Gano will be placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list after testing positive for coronavirus on Tuesday. Two staff members were identified as high-risk close contacts. Gano is expected to miss some practice but play in the team's Week 12 game against the Bengals. They have their bye in Week 11. Gano just signed a three-year extension with the team on Sunday. The 33-year-old has been really solid for the G-Men this year and ranks ninth in football at his position in overall fantasy points through 10 weeks. He's made a league-high 21 of his 22 field-goal attempts and has been perfect in his 16 extra-point tries this season. Gano will be firmly in starting consideration when the team returns from their bye, as long as he's officially cleared from COVID-19 protocols.
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard caught all six of his targets for 47 yards in a win over the Eagles on Sunday. Shepard has now been targeted six times or more in all four games since returning from a toe injury. Shepard has the most consistent role in this offense and is the most trustworthy Giants receiver to roster in fantasy. He'll be a start-worthy WR2/3 in a solid matchup versus the Bengals in Week 12 after the bye week.