The New York Giants are hoping to turn things around and earn their first win of the season in Week 3. However, it would be much more difficult without Brian Burns on the field.
Burns was added to injury report Friday with a groin injury, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. He is now doubtful for New York’s game against the Cleveland Browns.
He had been training hard all week, making his addition on Friday all the more worrisome. His groin strained Friday, forcing New York to prevent him from training. Their hope is to get him treated and ready for Sunday, according to Art Stapleton of USA Today. But if he is forced to miss the game, New York’s defense would be in dire straits.
Through the first two weeks of the season, the Giants rank 26th in total defense, allowing 368.5 yards per game. They have been brutal against the run, ranking 28th in giving up 163 YPG. Their average of 24.5 points allowed per game is seventh-highest in the league.
Brian Burns has yet to make a major impact on the scoreboard. He has seven tackles and one pass defended so far. However, the edge rusher earned a solid score of 70.6 from Pro Football Focus. Burns will continue to be a player the Giants build their defense around, especially after signing him to a monstrous five-year, $150 million contract extension.
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However, that might not be the case in Week 3. His groin injury raised eyebrows just because of the timing of it. If the Giants are going to have any hope of making the playoffs in 2024, they need to start stringing together wins. But their defense might not have the firepower to control the Browns with Burns on the bench.
New York’s coaching staff will be keeping a close eye on Brian Burns until their Week 3 inactives arrive. The Giants are hoping the edge rusher won’t be on the roster.
