Likely avoided high-ankle sprain
The Giants are optimistic that Barkley (ankle) avoided a high-ankle sprain Sunday against the Cardinals and is dealing with a less severe regular sprain, but he will have an MRI on his ankle Monday to confirm that diagnosis, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Barkley was injured in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 31-28 win over Arizona. He was instrumental in the Giants' comeback from a 21-point deficit, scoring a rushing touchdown and a receiving touchdown. Even a regular ankle sprain would likely keep Barkley out of Thursday's game against the 49ers, but he would be projected to miss only one or two additional games if Monday's MRI confirms a regular sprain, while a high-ankle sprain usually entails a recovery of 4-to-6 weeks.
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Saquon Barkley
RB | NYG
Making progress
Coach Brian Daboll said Tuesday that Barkley is "getting better" as he recovers from a sprained right ankle, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Saquon Barkley
RB | NYG
Could be back for Week 4
Barkley (ankle) has "a chance" to get back on the field for the Giants' Week 4 game Oct. 2 versus the Seahawks, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Jalin Hyatt
WR | NYG
Gets no targets in Thursday's loss
Hyatt didn't receive any targets against the 49ers in a Week 3 loss Thursday.
Parris Campbell
WR | NYG
Leads team in catches Thursday
Campbell caught all six of his targets for 24 yards in Week 3 during a loss to San Francisco.
Isaiah Hodgins
WR | NYG
Shut out Thursday
Hodgins failed to catch his only target in a Week 3 loss to San Francisco on Thursday.
Wan'Dale Robinson
WR | NYG
Four catches in season debut
Robinson (knee) secured four of five targets for 21 yards in the Giants' 30-12 loss to the 49ers on Thursday night.
Darren Waller
TE | NYG
Quiet night in loss
Waller secured three of six targets for 20 yards in the Giants' 30-12 loss to the 49ers on Thursday night.
Darius Slayton
WR | NYG
Leads team with modest yardage
Slayton secured three of six targets for 32 yards in the Giants' 30-12 loss to the 49ers on Thursday night.
Daniel Jones
QB | NYG
Significant downturn in Week 3 loss
Jones completed 22 of 32 passes for 137 yards with no touchdowns and one interception and added two rushes for five yards in the Giants' 30-12 loss to the 49ers on Thursday night.
Matt Breida
RB | NYG
Meager opportunity in loss
Breida rushed four times for 17 yards and a touchdown and brought in all three targets for one yard in the Giants' 30-12 loss to the 49ers on Thursday night.