On October 29, an eagerly awaited matchup will unfold as the New York Jets square off against the Giants. While these two teams have emerged as formidable contenders this season, both teams have many injured players, including the Jets’ CB Sauce Gardner and Giants’ RB Saquon Barkley whose chances of playing in the game are very slim.
As the Giants’ cornerback’s medical clearance remains uncertain, they are compelled to select a backup. This vulnerability of the Giants may provide the Jets with added advantages. In this article, we dive into recent injury reports for both teams, providing a detailed look at their current status as they prepare for a memorable clash at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Jets vs Giants injury report
The eagerly anticipated “Battle of the Big Apple” is a showdown that has been brewing for four years. The New York Jets and New York Giants are gearing up for their next matchup.
Although both the Jets and Giants are very strong teams, they are doubtful this time because of the injuries of their many crucial players.
Jets’ CB Sauce Gardner missed the game against the Eagles, and later it was revealed that he had a concussion. According to the recent injury report, the CB had full participation in practice, which means there are chances that Gardner will be playing in the next game against the Giants.
Besides Gardner, many other players on the Jets are injured, including CB Joe Tippmann (quad injury) and WR Randall Cobb (shoulder injury), and they didn’t participate in the practice.
The other players who had limited participation in the Wednesday practice include WR Irvin Charles (shoulder Injury) and CB Michael Carter II (hamstring injury).
The players, including DL Will McDonald IV (back injury), CB D.J. Reed Jr. (concussion), CB Brandin Echols (hamstring injury), LB Jermaine Johnson (foot injury), and DL Micheal Clemons (ankle injury) had full participation in the game, which means they will play in the upcoming game against the Giants.
Similarly, the New York Giants are also facing injuries. The team’s running back, Saquon Barkley is listed as unknown with an elbow injury and had limited participation in practice. His chances of playing in the next game are slim.
The team’s QB Daniel Jones, who had a neck injury, didn’t participate in the practice. The other players, including RB Gary Brightwell (hamstring injury), OT Andrew Thomas (hamstring injury), OT Evan Neal (ankle injury), and CB Adoree’ Jackson (neck injury) had limited participation in the practice. The chances of these players participating in the game are also slim.
As these two formidable teams prepare to face off, the outcome of this matchup is far from certain, especially in light of the recent injury reports for both teams. While Sauce Garner participated fully in practice, Saquon Barkley’s limited participation has raised questions about his availability for the game.
Jets vs Giants H2H record
The Jets and the Giants are poised to square off for the 15th time in their history at MetLife Stadium. The all-time head-to-head record between the two teams leans in favor of the Giants, as they hold an 8-6 lead. This signifies that, historically, the Giants have emerged victorious in eight of their 14 previous encounters.
But the Jets have a two-game winning streak against the Giants, as they won the last two games between the two teams in 2015 and 2019. As the two New York teams prepare to face each other once more, the recent injury reports of both teams add an element of unpredictability to this long-standing rivalry.
This Sunday’s game is a must-watch for all football fans. Let’s wait and see whether the Jets will maintain their winning streak against the Giants or if the Giants will improve their record to 9-6.
