SEPT 29 – SHEP ASSIST – The New York Giants are always down to watch the Philadelphia Eagles lose football games. On Sunday, they got some help from one of their own. Former Giants receiver Sterling Shepard – who was elevated from the Tampa Bay practice squad on Saturday – caught three passes for 51 yards against a porous Philadelphia secondary.
His first catch went for 18 yards on 2nd-and-12, extending a drive that would culminate in a field goal. He also hauled in a 30-yard catch on another field goal drive – the game’s final score. Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports The Buccaneers won, 33-16, advancing to 3-1 and sending the Eagles to 2-2.
New York will host Philadelphia in Week 7. SEPT 28 – ANOTHER INJURY – The New York Giants suffered an injury scare on Thursday when receiver Malik Nabers sustained a concussion. But the injury list for New York’s future opponents continues to grow.
On Monday, the Cincinnati Bengals lost to the Washington Commanders, 38-33. They also lost right tackle Trent Brown, who went down with a knee injury during the prime-time affair. It was announced shortly after that Brown had torn his patellar tendon, ending his season.
New York will host the Bengals on Sunday Night Football on Oct. 6 to wrap up Week 6. Instead of the veteran Brown, it will be rookie Amarius Mims handling the right tackle duties.
That takes on more importance given the potential of New York’s pass rush, who have yet to fully take off but can take over game.