With the bye week officially in the rearview mirror, the Giants are back in the building to begin the second half of the season.
The Giants surprised many around the NFL world by going 6-2 under first-year head coach Brian Daboll. With nine games remaining, the Giants will play four of their next five at MetLife Stadium.
The first game of the second half is against the Houston Texans (1-6-1). This weekend's contest is the second of three consecutive games against the NFC East for Lovie Smith and his struggling Texans team. They welcomed the Philadelphia Eagles to Houston last Thursday, and despite the game being tied at halftime, the Eagles eventually pulled away for a 29-17 win. The Texans will return to Houston next week to take on the Washington Commanders.
Here are five storylines to follow in the Week 10 matchup.
1. Starting second half strong
Coming out of the bye week, the Giants have nine games remaining on the schedule. They have an opportunity to begin the second half of the season on a strong note with back-to-back games at MetLife Stadium against struggling teams. The Giants will take on the Houston Texans and Detroit Lions over the next two weeks, with the two teams entering Week 10 with a combined record of 3-12-1.
"Important game. At home. Going to have to play well," Daboll told the media Tuesday. "Came off a bye. Feel like we're rested. The guys have had a lot of good energy here these last couple of days, and we need to go out there and have a good week like we do every week."
The last time we saw them take the field, the Giants fell to the Seahawks, 27-13, in Seattle. It was only their second loss of the season. The week after their first loss of the year, the Giants were able to rebound to beat the Chicago Bears, 20-12. Brian Daboll's squad is 3-1 playing in front of the home crowd.
View rare photos of the all-time history between the New York Giants and Houston Texans.

New York Giants' Tiki Barber (21) runs down the sideline for a gain of 70 yards as Houston Texans' Matt Stevens (26), Jeff Posey (98) and Marcus Coleman (42) chase him during the second quarter Sunday, Nov. 24, 2002, in Houston. (AP Photo/Richard Carson)

New York Giants' Michael Strahan (92) flexes his muscle after sacking Houston Texans quarterback David Carr during the first quarter Sunday, Nov. 24, 2002, in Houston. (AP Photo/Richard Carson)

Houston Texans' tight end Owen Daniels (81) loses the ball as he is hit by New York Giants' Corey Webster while Giants' James Butler (37) looks on in fourth quarter NFL football action at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006. The Giants won, 14 - 10. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Houston Texans' running back Wali Lundy, right, looks for running room around New York Giants' R.W. McQuarters (25) during first quarter NFL football action at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Houston Texans safety Glenn Earl (26) attempts to tackle New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) as he picks up 21 yards during first quarter NFL football Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Texans' Dunta Robinson (23) and Giants' Jim Finn look on. The Giants beat the Texans, 14-10. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, right, passes the ball as he is pressured by Houston Texans linebacker DeMeco Ryans (59) during second quarter NFL football Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants beat the Texans, 14-10. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Houston Texans fullback Jameel Cook fumbles the ball as he is hit by New York Giants linebacker Gerris Wilkinson during fourth quarter NFL football Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants beat the Texans, 14-10. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) is tackled New York Giants linebacker Carlos Emmons (51) and safety Will Demps during third quarter NFL football Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants beat the Texans, 14-10. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Houston Texans' Glenn Earl (26) tries to tackle New York Giants' running back Brandon Jacobs (27) during first half NFL football action at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Nov. . 5, 2006. The Giants won, 14 - 10. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

New York Giants' running back Brandon Jacobs (27) runs with the ball as Houston Texans' Glenn Earl tries to bring him down during first quarter NFL football action at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

New York Giants' Tiki Barber, center, tries to squeeze past Houston Texans defenders Morlon Greenwood (56) and C.C. Brown, right, during fourth quarter NFL football action at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006. The Giants won, 14-10. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

New York Giants' Corey Webster (23) recovers a fumble by Houston Texans' Jameel Cook in the fourth quarter of NFL football action at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006. Texans' Zach Wiegert (72) tries to pull Webster down and Giants' Will Demps (47) is also on the play. Giants won, 14 - 10. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

New York Giants running back Tiki Barber (21) scores on a 16-yard touchdown run as Houston Texans free safety C.C. Brown pushes him during first-quarter NFL football Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

New York Giants running back Tiki Barber (21) is stopped by Houston Texans free safety C.C. Brown, right, and cornerback Demarcus Faggins, left, during second quarter NFL football Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) goes over the top and under Houston Texans defensive end Mario Williams (90) to score a touchdown in the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

New York Giants tight end Kevin Boss (89) is tackled by Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing (56) in the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

New York Giants running back Darius Reynaud (15) is double teamed by Houston Texans Jonathan Weeks (46) and Darryl Sharpton in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)

New York Giants running back Darius Reynaud (15) in the second quarter an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) in the first quarter an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

New York Giants' Brandon Jacobs (27) runs against the Houston Texans in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Houston. The Giants won 34-10. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

New York Giants' Hakeem Nicks (88) in the first quarter an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)

New York Giants' Hakeem Nicks (88) is stopped by Houston Texans' Glover Quin in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

New York Giants' Steve Smith (12) is chased by Houston Texans' Kareem Jackson (25) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) in the second quarter an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

New York Giants' Eli Manning (10) calls to teammates in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

New York Giants' Steve Smith (12) is chased by Houston Texans' Kareem Jackson (25) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

New York Giants' Ahmad Bradshaw (44) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Houston Texas, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)

New York Giants' Chris Canty (99) moves past Houston Texans' Wade Smith in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Houston. The Giants won 34-10. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

New York Giants' Brandon Jacobs (27) pulls along four Houston Texans defenders, including Adewale Ogunleye (99), in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Houston. The Giants won 34-10. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) in the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) and Houston Texans safety Bernard Pollard (31) in the first quarter an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

New York Giants' Hakeem Nicks (88) is stopped by Houston Texans' Glover Quin in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

New York Giants' Steve Smith (12) is chased by Houston Texans' Kareem Jackson (25) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) in the first quarter an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Houston Texans' Matt Schaub (8) throws a shuttle pass as he is pressured by New York Giants' Chris Cantyin the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Houston Texans cornerback Brice McCain (21) stops New York Giants wide receiver Steve Smith (12) in the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) drags Houston Texans safety Troy Nolan (33) for a first down in the first quarter an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)

New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) scores a touchdown in the first quarter an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) in the first quarter an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

New York Giants cornerback Corey Webster (23) intercepts a pass intended for Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) in the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) is pulled down by Houston Texans cornerback A.J. Bouye (34) on his way to a touchdown in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) scores a touchdown during a week 3 football game against the Houston Texans on September 21, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)

New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) brings the all up field against the Houston Texans in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

A look down the line of scrimmage as the New York Giants take on the Houston Texans during a week 3 football game on September 21, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)

New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) takes the ball up field for a first down against the Houston Texans in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) waits for the snap against the Houston Texans in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

New York Giants strong safety Antrel Rolle (26) takes the ball up field after intercepting a pass against the Houston Texans in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

New York Giants running back Andre Williams (44) carries the ball against the Houston Texans during a NFL week 3 regular season football game on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 30-17. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)

New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) brings the all up field against the Houston Texans in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) falls across the goal line for a touchdown against Houston Texans cornerback A.J. Bouye (34) in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) looks for a hole in the Houston Texans defense during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

New York Giants tight end Daniel Fells (85) pulls in a pass for a touchdown against Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

New York Giants wide receiver Rueben Randle (82) leaps over Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws against the Houston Texans in the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

New York Giants tight end Daniel Fells (85) pulls in a pass for a touchdown against Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

New York Giants tight end Daniel Fells (85) is pushed out of bounds after catching a touchdown pass against Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

New York Giants strong safety Antrel Rolle (26) intercepts a pass intended for Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) as New York Giants cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (21) looks on in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) falls across the goal line for a touchdown against Houston Texans cornerback A.J. Bouye (34) in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) avoids a tackle from Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) on his way to a touchdown in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Houston Texans quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) is sacked by New York Giants defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (95) in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

New York Giants strong safety Antrel Rolle (26) returns an interception 25 yards during a week 3 football game against the Houston Texans on September 21, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)

New York Giants tight end Larry Donnell (84) is tripped up by Houston Texans free safety Kendrick Lewis (21) in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) runs the ball against the Houston Texans in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) is tackled by Houston Texans strong safety D.J. Swearinger (36) in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

A look down the line of scrimmage as the New York Giants take on the Houston Texans during a week 3 NFL football game on Sunday September 23, 2018 in Houston (Evan Pinkus via AP)

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

New York Giants defensive end Kerry Wynn (72) strips the ball away from Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (26) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Houston. The Giants recovered the fumble.(AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

New York Giants tight end Rhett Ellison (85) dives for a touchdown after catching a pass as Houston Texans linebacker Zach Cunningham (41) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) runs with ball as Houston Texans defensive back Aaron Colvin (22) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) breaks away from Houston Texans nose tackle D.J. Reader (98) as rushes for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (26) is tackled by New York Giants' Damon Harrison Sr. (98) and B.W. Webb (23) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

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A look down the line of scrimmage during a NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday November 14, 2022 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )

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New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday November 14, 2022 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )

New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) during a NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday November 14, 2022 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )



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2. Establishing the run
Saquon Barkley has been nothing short of outstanding this season. Heading into Week 10, Barkley ranks third in the NFL in both rushing yards (779) and total yards from scrimmage (968). His 97.4 rushing yards per game would easily top his previous career-high of 81.7, set in his Offensive Rookie of the Year campaign in 2018. His 4.8 yards per carry would also be his highest rushing average since his rookie season. Barkley's 28 receptions are the most on the team, while his 189 receiving yards ranks third.
One of the most impressive parts about Barkley's season has been his ability to stay on the field. During the Week 5 matchup against the Packers in London, the fifth-year back briefly left the game due to a shoulder injury. However, he returned in the fourth quarter and ended up scoring the game-winning touchdown. Outside of that game, Barkley has played at least 80 percent of the team's offensive snaps every week. Even in the game briefly departed, he still played 69 percent of the snaps. Barkley entered the season with a clean bill of health and it's shown in his performance.
Barkley is now faced with perhaps his most appetizing matchup of the year. The Texans rank last in the league in rushing yards allowed at 180.6 yards per game. Their 12 rushing scores allowed is tied for 28th, while their 5.5 yards per carry average ranks 30th. Houston has allowed 135+ yards on the ground in seven of their eight games, including two games in which they allowed over 280 rushing yards. Despite Houston's struggles, Daboll knows there is talent along the Texans' front seven.
"They have some good veteran players on the defense in particular," said Daboll. "(Defensive lineman) Jerry Hughes is a guy that I'm familiar with at Buffalo, and he's playing at a high, high level right now, which I'm not surprised with. (Defensive lineman) Mario Addison is back there; (linebacker Christian) Kirksey (is back there.) They've got a lot of players. They're competitive, and we're going to need to be at our best."
3. Generating pressure in the pass rush
The Giants did a good job of generating pressure against the Seahawks in Week 8. The team registered three sacks of Geno Smith and racked up 10 quarterback hits. Defensive lineman Leonard Williams had his best game of the season as he led the team with an impressive five quarterback hits and picked up one of the sacks. He also finished tied for the team-lead in total tackles with eight.
Williams will be leaned upon in the pass rush in Week 10, along with fellow defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence. The fourth-year DL is in the midst of his strongest overall season since entering the NFL in 2019. Lawrence already has four sacks, 11 quarterback hits and one forced fumble, all of which matches his previous career-high marks which came across 16 games. Lawrence has been the team's most effective pass rusher, as his four sacks are more than twice as many as anyone else while his 26 total pressures are nine more than Kayvon Thibodeaux, who ranks second on the unit with 17. Lawrence has been doing this while playing some of the highest snap totals of his young career.
The Texans have given up 19 sacks on the season, which is tied for 13th in the league. However, the numbers are a bit skewed. In three of their eight games, Texans QB Davis Mills was sacked just once apiece. But in the other five games, he was taken down at least three times. Houston has allowed six total sacks in the last two games, losses to the Eagles and Titans.
4. Slowing down Dameon Pierce
Without a doubt, the brightest spot of the Texans' 2022 season has been the play of running back Dameon Pierce. The rookie won the starting job out of training camp and has started every game. Pierce has carried the ball 148 times for 678 yards, good for an average of 4.6 yards per carry, and three touchdowns. He has also played a solid role in the passing game as his 20 receptions are the third-most on the team, totaling 98 yards and an additional receiving touchdown.
It was Pierce's performance last week that kept the Texans in the game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The rookie toted the ball a season-high 27 times for 139 yards (5.2 avg.). But his stats were even more impressive than the box score indicates. Of his 139 yards, 102 came after contact. He was able to break nine tackles against the Eagles' staunch defense, which brought his season total up to 50, the third-most in the NFL.
This weekend's matchup will be the second consecutive game in which the Giants face off against a top rookie running back. The unit did a good job of slowing down Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker in Week 8, holding him to just 51 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries. His scoring run went for 16 yards, and if you were to remove that one run from his final stats, Walker's average yards per carry would have finished at 2.1.
5. Injury updates; McKinney sidelined
The Giants come out of the bye week relatively healthy. Unfortunately, the team returned to the building to some bad news, as it was revealed that starting safety Xavier McKinney suffered a hand injury during the time off. McKinney was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list Monday and will now miss at least the next four games.
"I think we're all disappointed in what happened," Daboll said about McKinney's injury. "He'll do everything he can do to get back. I feel bad for him. I feel bad for us. It's an unfortunate thing that happened."
Outside of McKinney, the rest of the injury news was pretty positive. The Giants announced Tuesday morning that Shane Lemieux was designated to return, and the offensive lineman participated in Tuesday's practice. Lemieux has been out since suffering a toe injury during training camp.
"The first thing we're going to do is see him out there on the field and give him a few reps on the look team and see how he responds to that and start with that," the head coach said about Lemieux's return.
Additionally, wide receiver Kenny Golladay (knee), outside linebacker Oshane Ximines (quad) and cornerback Cor'Dale Flott (calf) participated in Tuesday's practice. While Daboll would not go so far as to guarantee anyone's return, he shared that all three players "should be ready to go" this weekend. The only players on the active roster who did not partake in Tuesday's practice were tight end Daniel Bellinger (eye) and right tackle Evan Neal (knee).
Daboll also announced that defensive lineman Nick Williams, who suffered a biceps injury in Seattle, is done for the year after being placed on injured reserve, while cornerback Aaron Robinson (knee) is "doubtful" to return this season.
Re-live the season with the best photos from the Giants' 2022 playoff campaign.


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The New York Giants take on the Baltimore Ravens at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on Sunday October 16, 2022. (Ben Solomon/New York Giants)

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New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger (82) catches a 2 point conversion during a NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Saturday December 24, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )

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The New York Giants take on the Baltimore Ravens at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on Sunday October 16, 2022. (Ben Solomon/New York Giants)



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New York Giants wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins (18) makes a touchdown catch during a NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday December 4, 2022 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )


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New York Giants safety Landon Collins (21) during a NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Saturday December 24, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )


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