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Will RB Rashad Jennings return this week, and what would that mean for Andre Williams?**
Speaking on a conference call on Monday, coach Tom Coughlin was optimistic that Jennings will return this week against San Francisco, saying, "we certainly do expect that he will be ready at the end of this week, but who knows? I can't tell you 100 percent, but I think he will, and if he is ready, then obviously he will have a big share of the load." Jennings has missed the last four games since suffering a knee injury in Week 5 after rushing for 396 yards to start the season, including 176 vs. Houston in Week 3. In his place, rookie Andre Williams has shouldered the load, but a Jennings return would be "good to have that 1-2 punch" back, as quarterback Eli Manning said yesterday.
Will the Giants sign another running back?
Unfortunately, the Giants lost fellow running backs Peyton Hillis (concussion) and Michael Cox (fractured leg) on Sunday, which could lead to the Giants needing to add someone to bolster the position. While the team awaits their health status, the Giants, who currently do not have a running back on the practice squad, could look to a player.
Odell Beckham Jr. has looked impressive, but how does his rookie season compare historically?
After posting 108 yards in Seattle and 156 the week before against Indianapolis, Beckham has a chance this Sunday to become the first rookie in Giants history with three consecutive 100-yard receiving games. In Week 9 against the Colts, Beckham became only the third Giants rookie to record at least eight catches and 150 receiving yards, joining Earnest Gray (1979) and Mark Bavaro (1985). On the NFL landscape, this has been a big year for rookie wide receivers. Not including Beckham, who has three touchdowns, seven rookie wide receivers have at least five touchdowns, which are already the most in any season in NFL history.
Who is the punt returner: Beckham, Preston Parker, or Rueben Randle?
It's a combination of all of them for a combination of reasons. Beckham is officially listed as the primary punt returner, followed by Parker and Randle in that order.
However, Randle has handled most of the duties the last few weeks as the rookie Beckham continues to develop in the offense. Randle, while not posting the most explosive numbers (he averages 7.8 yards on 44 career returns with 43 fair catches), has proven to be sure-handed on punts. The kick return outfit has also been a collective effort as special teams coordinator Tom Quinn has said he talks with Coughlin to see which player they want out there depending on the flow of the game.
Will there be any changes on the offensive line when Geoff Schwartz returns?
The offseason acquisition has spent the entire year so far on injured reserve/designated for return after suffering a dislocated toe in August. He has been eligible to return to game action since the bye but remains sidelined while the Giants continue to lengthen his workload in practices. Meanwhile, the Giants have started the same offensive line in every game this season, producing up-and-down results like the team as a whole. We'll wait to see what the Giants do when he is cleared to return, but Schwartz did start four preseason games at left guard before the injury and is one of the most experienced players on the line.
photos that tell the story of Sunday's loss to the Seahawks
Wide receiver Rueben Randle warms up before the Giants kick off against the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks and their vaunted secondary. >>VIEW PREGAME PHOTOS
The Giants huddle up in the tunnel before running out at CenturyLink Field, where the Seahawks had won 20 of their previous 22 games. >>VIEW PREGAME PHOTOS
After forcing the Giants to punt on the opening possession of the game, Seattle marches down on a six-play, 80-yard drive, capped by running back Marshawn Lynch's one-yard touchdown, his first of four on the day. >>WATCH MARSHAWN LYNCH 1-YD TD
Cornerback Zack Bowman intercepts Russell Wilson's pass intended for Paul Richardson, returning it seven yards down to Seattle's 24-yard line. It was Bowman's second interception of the season. >>WATCH ZACK BOWMAN'S INTERCEPTION
On the ensuing drive, the Giants capitalize on the turnover with a six-yard touchdown pass from Eli Manning to wide receiver Preston Parker for his first score of the year. >>WATCH PRESTON PARKER'S TD
With All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman tracking him for much of the game, rookie wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. catches a 44-yard pass from Manning that would be the Giants' longest play of the game. Two plays later Manning and Beckham hook up again for a 26-yard gain, setting up a first-and-goal at the three-yard line. >>WATCH ODELL BECKHAM'S 44-YD CATCH
Rookie running back Andre Williams, starting again in place of Rashad Jennings (knee), punches it in with a three-yard touchdown run. >> WATCH ANDRE WILLIAMS 3-YD TD
The Giants force their second turnover of the first half when linebacker Jameel McClain knocks the ball away from Robert Turbin and safety Antrel Rolle recovers near midfield. >>WATCH GIANTS VS. SEAHAWKS HIGHLIGHTS
Unable to capitalize on the turnover this time, the Giants punt the ball back to the Seahawks, who put together a 15-play, 85-yard drive, beginning with a 26-yard run by Wilson.
Lynch scores his second touchdown on a two-yard run to tie the game 14-14.
Running the two-minute drill before halftime, Manning hits tight end Larry Donnell three times to bring the Giants into Seattle territory.
Josh Brown makes a 41-yard field goal to give the Giants a 17-14 lead at halftime.
On the first drive of the second half, safety Quintin Demps intercepts Wilson's pass intended for Doug Baldwin. >>WATCH QUINTIN DEMPS INTERCEPTION
Wilson finds wide receiver Jermaine Kearse for a 60-yard gain. >>WATCH JERMAINE KEARSE'S 60-YARD RECEPTION
Steven Hauschka makes a 28-yard field goal to tie the game again 17-17.
Manning throws his first interception since Week 4 on a pass intended for Beckham in the end zone. >>WATCH ELI MANNING INTERCEPTION
The Seahawks respond with another Lynch touchdown from three yards out.
Demps forces Wilson to fumble, but Seattle is able to recover and maintain possession.
Pierre-Paul forces another fumble by Lynch, but Seattle is again able to recover the ball.
Lynch puts the Seahawks up 31-14 with a 16-yard touchdown run. >>WATCH MARSHAWN LYNCH 16-YD TD
The Giants fail on fourth-and-10 with an incomplete pass by Manning intended for Randle.
Wilson puts the game out of reach with a one-yard touchdown run. >>WATCH RUSSELL WILSON 1-YD TD
Manning is sacked and fumbles the ball, which the Seahawks are able to recover and take a knee for the victory.
Coach Tom Coughlin holds his post-game press conference. >>WATCH COACH TOM COUGHLIN'S POSTGAME INTERVIEW
Manning addresses the media following the 38-17 loss. >>WATCH ELI MANNING'S POSTGAME INTERVIEW
