The New York Giants announced on Tuesday that running back Saquon Barkley will miss Thursday night’s game against the San Francisco 49ers with an ankle injury. Barkley suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s win over the Arizona Cardinals, and he was unable to finish the game.
The Giants say that Barkley is expected to miss two to four weeks with the injury. This means that he could also miss the team’s Week 4 game against the Dallas Cowboys.
Barkley’s injury is a big blow to the Giants’ offense. He is one of the team’s most explosive players, and he is a threat to score every time he touches the ball.
In Barkley’s absence, the Giants will likely turn to running backs Matt Breida and Gary Brightwell to carry the load. Breida is a speedster who can break off big plays, while Brightwell is a more physical runner who is good at getting tough yards.
The Giants will also need to rely on their passing game more without Barkley. Quarterback Daniel Jones will need to be sharp and make good decisions, and the Giants’ wide receivers will need to step up.
Brian Daboll says that he's not ready to rule out Saquon Barkley for Thursday and that Saquon feels a lot better today: pic.twitter.com/ywRJMr7TVX
— Giants Videos (@SNYGiants) September 19, 2023The Giants are still trying to determine the severity of Barkley’s injury. They are hopeful that he will be able to return to the field in two weeks, but it is also possible that he could miss more time.
For now, the Giants will have to focus on getting ready for the 49ers without Barkley. It will be a tough challenge, but the Giants believe that they have the depth and talent to overcome it.
Here are some additional thoughts on Barkley’s injury and the Giants’ outlook without him:
- Barkley’s injury is a big blow to the Giants’ offense, but it is not a death knell. The Giants still have some talented players on offense, including Jones, wide receivers Kenny Golladay and Kadarius Toney, and tight end Evan Engram.
- The Giants will need to find ways to replace Barkley’s production in the running game. Breida and Brightwell are both capable runners, but they are not the same caliber of player as Barkley.
- The Giants will also need to rely on their passing game more without Barkley. Jones will need to be more consistent as a passer, and the Giants’ wide receivers will need to step up and make more plays.
- The Giants have a tough schedule in the coming weeks, with games against the 49ers, Cowboys, and Chicago Bears. However, the Giants have shown that they can win games without Barkley. They did it last season, and they can do it again this season.
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