Okereke logged 14 tackles (seven solo) in the Giants' loss to the 49ers on Sunday.
Okereke was one of the few bright spots during the loss, leading the team with 14 tackles. The 29-year-old has now posted double-digit tackles four times this season and will look to keep producing in the Week 10 matchup versus the Bears.
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Giants' Dane Belton: Racks up 13 tackles in loss
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Belton recorded 13 tackles (four solo) in the Giants' loss to the 49ers on Sunday.
Belton continues to dominate while filling in for Jevon Holland (knee), as he racked up a season-high 13 tackles in the loss. If Holland remains sidelined for the team's Week 10 matchup versus the Bears, Belton would get the start at safety for the third straight game.
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Giants' Darius Muasau: Done for Week 9
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Muasau (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the 49ers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Muasau was injured in the first half and was ruled out just after halftime. He'll finish Week 9 with four tackles (two solo). Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles has stepped into Muasau's role at linebacker.
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Giants' Darius Muasau: Suffers ankle injury
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Muasau has an ankle injury and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
The inside linebacker recorded four tackles (two solo) before leaving the contest. Zaire Barnes, Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles and Neville Hewitt could all see more action in his absence.
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Giants' Rico Payton: Active Sunday
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Payton (lower body) is active for Sunday's matchup with the 49ers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
The cornerback will make his season debut after landing on injured reserve in late August. Payton will likely play mostly on special teams, though he could see time on defense with Cor'Dale Flott (concussion) and Paulson Adebo (knee) both out.
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Giants' Art Green: Lands on IR
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Green (hamstring) was placed on the reserved/injured list Saturday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Green suffered the injury in Week 8 against the Eagles and had already been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the 49ers. He'll miss a minimum of four games total, with his first chance to return coming in Week 13 against New England.
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Giants' Jevon Holland: Questionable for Week 9
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Holland (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.
Holland was able to get in a trio of limited practices this week, giving him a chance to play against San Francisco after he missed last Sunday's loss to the Eagles. Dane Belton would be in line to start if Holland can't play.
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Giants' Cor'Dale Flott: Ruled out for Week 9
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Flott (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.
With Flott joining Paulson Adebo (knee) on the sidelines this week, Korie Black should once again see increased playing time at cornerback alongside Deonte Banks and Dru Phillips.
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Giants' Paulson Adebo: Ruled out for Week 9
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Adebo (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.
Adebo is dealing with an MCL injury and will miss his second straight contest. Deonte Banks logged 100 percent of the defensive snaps last Sunday against the Eagles and will continue to fill in as a starting cornerback.
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Giants' Cor'Dale Flott: Unable to practice Wednesday
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Flott (concussion) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Flott sustained a concussion during Sunday's game at Philadelphia, and now he's sitting out practice as the Giants begin preparations for Week 9. He'll probably need to get back to practice Thursday or Friday to have a chance to suit up Sunday versus the 49ers.
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Giants' Paulson Adebo: Not practicing Wednesday
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Adebo (knee) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Adebo was already expected to miss multiple weeks with the sprained MCL he suffered in Week 7 at Denver, so it's not a surprise to see he's still not in football shape just yet. Unless he manages to return to practice Thursday or Friday, he figures to be sidelined in Week 9 versus the 49ers.
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Giants' Rico Payton: Designated to return
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Payton (hamstring) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
The Pittsburgh State product has yet to play this season due to a hamstring injury, but it now appears he's nearing a return. Payton appeared in 16 games for the Saints last season and played 242 special-teams snaps, recording 11 total tackles. He now has 21 days to be added to the Giants' active roster before reverting to IR, and he'll likely have a similar role once fully healthy.
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Giants' Dane Belton: Racks up seven tackles
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Belton logged seven tackles (four solo) in the Giants' loss to the Eagles on Sunday.
Belton was one of the team's few bright spots during the loss, finishing second in tackles behind Bobby Okereke's eight. Belton benefited from increased playing time with Jevon Holland sidelined with a knee injury, and he could start again next week versus the 49ers if Holland remains out.
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Giants' Bobby Okereke: Tallies first sack of season
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Okereke recorded eight tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Sunday's loss to the Eagles.
Okereke has now played 100 percent of defensive snaps in five consecutive games. Across eight regular-season appearances, Okereke has now racked up 68 tackles (36 solo) including 1.0 sacks, plus two pass breakups. He remains a high-floor fantasy option in IDP formats heading into a Week 9 home game against the 49ers.
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Giants' Paulson Adebo: Dealing with MCL sprain
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Adebo (knee) has been diagnosed with a sprained MCL and is expected to miss multiple weeks, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
Adebo missed Week 8 against the Eagles and appears likely to miss more game action. With Adebou out against Philadelphia, Deonte Banks logged 100 percent of the defensive snaps at cornerback, followed by Dru Phillips, Korie Black and Cor'Dale Flott.
Flott (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Eagles, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Flott went to the locker room late in the first half after taking a hit to the head, and he has entered the league's concussion protocol after being evaluated by medical staff. Deonte Banks and Korie Black will serve as the Giants' outside corners the rest of the way.
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Giants' Cor'Dale Flott: Possible concussion
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Flott is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Eagles, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
Flott took a hit to the head late in the second quarter, and he'll be evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. With Paulson Adebo (knee) inactive, Deonte Banks and Korie Black will see extended work at outside corner for as long as Flott is sidelined.
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Giants' D.J. Davidson: Will play vs. Philadelphia
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Davidson (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Paul Schwartz of the New York Post reports.
Davidson drew the questionable tag for Week 8 after upgrading from a DNP to a limited practice Friday, and he's been cleared to play after going through pregame warmups. He's operated in a rotational role on the defensive line this season and has accumulated three solo tackles through seven regular-season games.
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Swayze Bozeman: Let go by Giants
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The Giants waived Bozeman on Saturday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
The move corresponds with the Giants activating Graham Gano (groin) from injured reserve. Bozeman missed the Giants' last two games due to an ankle injury but was cleared for Week 8 against the Eagles before being waived. He logged three tackles through four regular-season games while mostly serving on special teams.
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Giants' Jevon Holland: Won't play Sunday
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Holland (knee) has been downgraded and ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
The Oregon product sustained a knee injury in the Week 7 loss to the Broncos and was unable to practice all week, so it's no surprise that he'll be sidelined Sunday. While Holland misses his first game as a Giant, Dane Belton is expected to step in and start at free safety.
