INJURY REPORT
Out: LB Swayze Bozeman (Ankle), LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (Hamstring), C John Michael Schmitz (Concussion), DL Chauncey Golston (Neck), WR Darius Slayton (Hamstring)
Questionable: OLB Abdul Carter (Hamstring), OLB Victor Dimukeje (Pec)
Out: OLB Jonah Elliss (Shoulder)
Questionable: LB Dre Greenlaw (Quad)
HOW TO WATCH, LISTEN, & STREAM
Channel: CBS | Paramount +
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 2:05 PM, presented by Hackensack Meridian Health.
Postgame: Giants Extra Point
This week’s game can be streamed on NFL+.
DART, SKATTEBO SPARK OFFENSE
After starting the season 0-3, the Giants have won two of their last three games while averaging 23 points. This comes after the offense failed to reach double-digit points in two of the first three games of the season.
Dart has completed nearly 66 percent of his passes for 508 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions since taking over as the starter. But it’s his dual-threat ability that has really made a big impact on the offense. Dart has two touchdowns on the ground to go with 50+ rushing yards in each of his three starts, which has provided a massive spark to the run game and has helped open things up for Skattebo. The rookie running back has no fewer than 90 yards of offense in each of the last three games and is coming off a three-touchdown performance against the Eagles. Skattebo’s five touchdowns on the season have him tied with Ashton Jeanty for the most among all rookies. While they are both only in their first season, it’s clear the two rookies have provided a needed jolt to the entire locker room.
“I would just say that they’re very competitive individuals who have a lot of pride, toughness and belief in themselves, and I think that’s important for any team when you have players like that,” Daboll said after last week’s win over the Eagles. “I know they’re two rookies. We have a number of other rookies I feel are in a similar situation relative to how they compete and what they do to prepare and how they go out and play. Those two guys, they care about their teammates, they prepare very diligently, and I trust them a lot out on the field.”
BRONCOS DEFENSE ‘AS GOOD AS IT GETS’
Sunday’s matchup in Denver will be the toughest test to date for the new-look offense. The Broncos’ defense comes in at No. 2 in both points and yards allowed while boasting top 10 units against the run and pass. And they get even better in key situations, too, with Vance Joseph’s unit ranking No. 1 in third down defense, fourth down defense and red zone defense.
The Broncos have talent throughout their defense, but especially up front and in the secondary. Nik Bonitto leads the NFL with eight sacks and has played a big role in Denver racking up 30 total sacks through six games. Not only does this lead the league by a wide margin, but it also puts the Broncos on pace to shatter the previous NFL record of 72 sacks in a season by the 1985 Bears. Twelve different players have at least a half-sack for Denver as they have been able to generate constant pressure on the quarterback each and every week. Moving to the secondary, the Broncos have several players who can wreck a game for an opposing offense. But of course, the unit is led by reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Pat Surtain II. At just 25 years old, Surtain has established himself as the league’s top cornerback.
“They’re impressive,” Daboll said about the Denver defense. “They’re impressive every game. They create a lot of negative plays. They have 30 sacks in six games. There were nine last week, I think. They rotate guys. But Bonitto is an unbelievable pass rusher. You can’t have a plan for all of them. They all can rush. I think 12 guys have at least a sack on their defense. We’ve got the reigning defensive player of the year, as a corner, Surtain II, an Alabama guy. They’re just really good. They play good coverage, complemented with the front. They disguise well. They’re as good as it gets right now.”