INJURY REPORT

Out: WR Beaux Collins (Neck/Concussion), DL D.J. Davidson (Neck/Concussion), G Evan Neal (Neck), S Tyler Nubin (Neck), OT Andrew Thomas (Hamstring)

Doubtful: C John Michael Schmitz (Finger)

Questionable: OL Joshua Ezeudu (Calf), CB Cor’Dale Flott (Knee), DL Rakeem Nuñez-Roches Sr. (Ankle/Toe)

Out: DE Maxx Crosby (Knee), OT Kolton Miller (Ankle)

Questionable: WR Jack Bech (Back), RB Raheem Mostert (Ankle/Knee)

HOW TO WATCH, LISTEN & STREAM

Announcers: Kevin Harlan (Play-By-Play), Trent Green (Analyst), Melanie Collins (Sideline)

Postgame: Giants Postgame Live presented by Hackensack Meridian Health

MSG Networks, The Gotham Sports App, YouTube, Giants.com, Giants App, Giants TV

Channel: WFAN 101.9PM / 66 AM

Announcers: Bob Papa (Play-by-Play), Carl Banks (Analyst), Howard Cross (Sideline)

Pre- and Postgame: John Schmeelk, Tiki Barber

Pregame: Giants Gameday begins at 11:00 AM, presented by Hackensack Meridian Health.

Postgame: Giants Extra Point

This week’s game can be streamed on NFL+.

JAXSON LOOKS TO BOUNCE BACK

For essentially the first time in his rookie campaign, Jaxson Dart had a rough outing last week against the Vikings. Dart attempted just 13 pass attempts, of which he completed seven for 33 yards, no touchdowns and an interception. The attempts, completions and yards were all season-lows for the rookie quarterback — by a wide margin. He ran the ball only twice for seven yards and got sacked five times as he went up against one of the NFL’s top defensive play-callers in Brian Flores. With that being said, Mike Kafka is confident the 22-year-old will learn and grow from last week’s struggles.

“I knew exactly how he would respond, like he would respond to anything,” Kafka said about the rookie bouncing back from last week’s performance. “The highs, the lows, he would respond the same way, with great attention to detail, urgency to get better. And so Jaxson’s had that approach, our whole offense has had that approach, and he’s the leader of the ship, and they’re going to follow his direction and the leaders that we have on offense.”

Dart is faced with an easier matchup this week as the Raiders pass defense ranks middle of the pack this year. Las Vegas has allowed the 17th-most passing yards and 13th-most passing touchdowns on the season, but has held each of its last five opponents to under 210 net passing yards. Talking to the media on Wednesday, Dart expressed confidence in his ability to bounce back this weekend.

“You look back at the tape, look at the things that you can correct,” the rookie QB said about last week’s game. “At the same time, I know the kind of player I am. I’m going to bounce back. I think everybody in their careers is going to have a game that they’re unhappy about. But I’ve done some really good things too and I know that my work ethic and my ability to perform, I don’t doubt that at all. I’m excited to have that opportunity and play close to home.”

INJURIES ALONG O-LINE

One of the biggest positives to come out of the 2025 season has been the performance of the offensive line. For most of the campaign, the Giants have been able to trot out the same five starters up front. The continuity of the group produced consistent results week in and week out, with the Giants’ O-line even being ranked in the top 10 of Pro Football Focus’ offensive line rankings for multiple weeks.

Unfortunately for the Giants, the group could be without two of its starters this week. Left tackle Andrew Thomas suffered a hamstring injury during last week’s loss, as the star tackle departed Week 16 early and was unable to return against the Vikings. Thomas once again did not participate in practice on Friday and was later ruled out for Week 17.

Center John Michael Schmitz was also forced out of last week’s game early due to a finger injury. The third-year center has taken a step in the right direction this season. In 13 starts, Schmitz is credited with just one sack and 14 total pressures allowed, according to Pro Football Focus, both of which are well-below his previous career-best marks. After being listed as a non-participant on the first two injury reports of the week, the 26-year-old was able to get back on the practice field Friday as a limited participant. However, he was listed as doubtful on the final injury report.

With Thomas ruled out and Schmitz listed as doubtful, it will be next man up for the O-line. Rookie Marcus Mbow will get the start at left tackle, according to Kafka, where he has played 125 snaps this season, all at the beginning of the year while Thomas worked his way back from last year’s foot injury. Meanwhile, if Schmitz can’t go, Austin Schlottmann would start his third game of the season at center, where he has performed well in limited action. Schlottmann has surrendered zero sacks and just two total pressures across 130 pass block snaps this year.

“He’s had a couple starts already and he’s done a really nice job,” Kafka said about Mbow. “And just stepping in, he’s always dialed into his opportunities and the game plan. So, I expect nothing different if he has to step up.”