Arizona Cardinals at New York Giants

Injuries noted

Arizona Cardinals: James Conner (IR-R) — The Cardinals are placing Conner (foot) on injured reserve with a designation to return, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM Phoenix reports.; Tip Reiman (PUP-R) — The Cardinals moved Reiman (ankle) from the active/PUP list to the reserve/PUP list Sunday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.; Joey Blount (IR) — Neck; Zachary Carter (IR-R) — The Cardinals placed Carter (knee) on injured reserve Sunday with a designation to return, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.; Kaleb Proctor (IR) — ir; Chase Bisontis (IR) — ir; Trey Benson (IR) — Benson (knee) reverted to the Cardinals' injured reserve list Tuesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.; Jameson Geers (IR) — Undisclosed; Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (Out) — Taylor-Demerson (back) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.; Kitan Crawford (IR) — The Cardinals placed Crawford (ankle) on their injured reserve list Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.; Roy Lopez (Questionable) — questionable; Will Johnson (IR) — The Cardinals placed Johnson (neck) on injured reserve Wednesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.; Hjalte Froholdt (Questionable) — questionable; Walter Nolen III (Questionable) — questionable; Mack Wilson Sr. (Questionable) — Wilson (thumb) was a limited participant in Arizona's practice Wednesday, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.; Josh Sweat (Questionable) — Sweat (groin) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

New York Giants: Gunner Olszewski (IR) — Achilles; Roy Robertson-Harris (IR) — ir; Rico Payton (IR) — Undisclosed; Jarrick Bernard-Converse (IR) — ir; Thaddeus Dixon (IR) — Achilles; Kendrick Green (IR) — ir; Calvin Austin III (IR) — The Giants placed Austin (knee) on injured reserve Thursday, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports.; Korie Black (IR-R) — Black (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return by the Giants on Monday, Dan Salomone and Matt Citak of the team's official site report.; Tyrone Tracy Jr. (Questionable) — Tracy (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.; Paulson Adebo (IR) — The Giants placed Adebo (knee) on injured reserve Friday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.; Deonte Banks (Questionable) — Banks (calf) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.; Andrew Thomas (Questionable) — Thomas (groin) did not participate at the Giants' practice Thursday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.; Jaxson Dart (IR) — Dart recently underwent surgery to repair the meniscus and MCL in his left knee, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.; Brian Burns (IR) — The Giants placed Burns (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.; Tyler Nubin (Questionable) — Nubin (calf) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice session, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

QUARTERBACK

• Jacoby Brissett is the projected starting quarterback for ARI

  5.57 Y/A

  Through 3 games in 2026, Jacoby Brissett threw for 652 passing yards, completed 70.1% of his passes and averaged 5.57 yards per attempt. Last season over 14 games he threw for 3366 yards, completed 64.9% and averaged 6.94 yards per attempt, 23-8 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 4-1 touchdown-to-interception line is 3 games in.

• Jameis Winston is the projected starting quarterback for NYG

  4.67 Y/A

  Through 2 games in 2026, Jameis Winston threw for 229 passing yards, completed 51% of his passes and averaged 4.67 yards per attempt. Last season over 3 games he threw for 567 yards, completed 56.1% and averaged 8.59 yards per attempt, 2-2 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 0-1 touchdown-to-interception line is 2 games in.

TRENCHES

• NYG: 104.3 rushing yards allowed per game to ARI's 127.7

  23.3 YPG

  ARI is at 127.7 rushing yards allowed per game over 3 games; NYG is at 104.3 over 3 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 3.

PASS RUSH

• ARI: 1.33 sacks recorded per game to NYG's 0.33

  1 SACKS

  Arizona has 1.33 sacks a game, and the Giants have 0.33 over three games. Both pass rushes have been quiet, and sack numbers this low often reflect the quarterbacks faced. Neither side looks set to wreck the game up front, so quarterbacks in this one should have time, especially Arizona's.

PACE & SCRIPT

• NYG: 18.3 points allowed per game to ARI's 27

  8.7 PPG

  The Giants are allowing 18.3 points a game through three, a big improvement on last season's 25.8, while Arizona is at 27, close to its 28.7 from a year ago. Arizona's defense looks like the same group, while New York's three-game number is likely to move back up. Arizona's offense facing a defense that has been better than its history is the matchup that decides how many points this game produces.

• ARI: 21 points per game to NYG's 15.3

  5.7 PPG

  ARI is at 21 points per game over 3 games; NYG is at 15.3 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 3. Last season ARI was at 20.9 over 17 games and NYG at 22.4 over 17 games.

• ARI: 66.7 offensive plays per game to NYG's 60.3

  6.3 PLAYS

  ARI is at 66.7 offensive plays per game over 3 games; NYG is at 60.3 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 3. Last season ARI was at 63.2 over 17 games and NYG at 63.8 over 17 games.

RED ZONE

• ARI: 3.67 red-zone trips per game to NYG's 2.67

  1 TRIPS

  ARI is at 3.67 red-zone trips per game over 3 games; NYG is at 2.67 over 3 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 3. Last season ARI was at 3.59 over 17 games and NYG at 3.47 over 17 games.

MISMATCH

• NYG: 18.3 points allowed a game to ARI's 27

  18.3 VS 27

  The Giants are allowing 18.3 points a game over three games, Arizona 27. Arizona was at 28.7 last season, so its number looks real, while the Giants jumped from 25.8 and could slide back. At home the Giants have the stronger defense so far, and Arizona's defense needs to hold up against a Giants offense facing a unit that has struggled both seasons.

COVERAGE

• NYG: 5.77 yards per play allowed to ARI's 6.57

  0.8 Y/P

  The Giants allow 5.77 yards per play, and Arizona allows 6.57. Both numbers are on the soft side, and three games is a short sample, so the gap is modest. That points to a game where both offenses can move the ball, with a slight edge to the Giants offense.

• ARI: 44.8% third downs allowed to NYG's 54.5%

  9.7 PP

  Over 3 games, Arizona lets offenses convert 44.8% of third downs, and the Giants have allowed 54.5%, which means drives against New York keep going more than half the time. Without opponent detail on the sheet, it is hard to say how much of that is schedule. Third-down rates swing a lot over three games and usually drift back toward the middle. The gap points toward Arizona sustaining drives, so totals and Cardinals scoring lean that way if it holds.

REPLACEMENT

• Jaxson Dart (QB) is on injured reserve for NYG

  IR

  Dart had surgery to repair the meniscus and MCL in the left knee, and injured reserve means Dart is out for at least several weeks. The Giants face Arizona with a different quarterback, and with two ligament and cartilage repairs, this is a long-term absence rather than a week-to-week call.

• Chauncey Golston (DE) is questionable for NYG

  QUESTIONABLE

  Golston hurt his neck in Sunday's win over the Cardinals and did not return. Questionable puts his status for the next game in real doubt, and neck injuries tend to get handled carefully, so the practice reports this week will say more than the tag does. The sheet does not name who takes his snaps, so hold off on any read of the Giants front until his status firms up.

• Paris Johnson Jr. (OT) is questionable for ARI

  QUESTIONABLE

  Johnson protects the quarterback at tackle for Arizona, and coach Mike LaFleur confirmed a biceps injury after Sunday's 36-24 loss to the Giants. Questionable means his availability is unsettled. A backup tackle can mean more pressure on the quarterback, so check his practice status before leaning on Arizona's passing game.

• Jason Pinnock (S) is questionable for NYG

  QUESTIONABLE

  Pinnock took a concussion in Sunday's 36-24 win over the Cardinals. A concussion means he has to clear the league protocol before he plays again, so the questionable tag depends on medical steps more than how he feels. If he is still in protocol late in the week, plan on the Giants playing without him at safety.

• Isaiah Adams (G) is questionable for ARI

  QUESTIONABLE

  Adams hurt his ankle in Sunday's loss to the Giants, and he goes into the rematch in New York as questionable. That means the team hasn't ruled him in or out, and the call likely comes late in the week or near kickoff. An offensive guard rarely moves a line alone. If he sits, the Cardinals' run game and pass protection lose some reliability, which is worth weighing on rushing props.

• Brian Burns (LB) is on injured reserve for NYG

  IR

  The Giants placed Burns on injured reserve Tuesday with a knee injury, so he is out against Arizona. He is their top pass rusher, and losing him cuts into how much pressure New York can create. That gives the Cardinals' quarterback a cleaner pocket, worth factoring into Arizona passing markets.

• Will Johnson (CB) is on injured reserve for ARI

  IR

  The Cardinals placed Johnson (neck) on injured reserve Wednesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports. Reported Sep 23.

PRACTICE REPORT

• Dadrion Taylor-Demerson

  Out

  Back · Did not practice · Out

• Josh Sweat

  Questionable

  Not injury related - resting player, Groin · Limited practice · Questionable

• John Michael Schmitz Jr.

  DNP

  Did not practice

• Andrew Thomas

  LP

  Limited practice

• Tyrone Tracy Jr.

  FP

  Full practice

• Tyler Nubin

  FP

  Full practice

• Hjalte Froholdt

  FP

  Full practice

• Elijah Campbell

  FP

  Full practice

• Roy Lopez

  FP

  Full practice

• Nic Jones

  FP

  Full practice

• Isaac Seumalo

  FP

  Full practice

• Walter Nolen III

  FP

  Full practice

• Patrick Ricard

  FP

  Full practice

• Deonte Banks

  FP

  Full practice

• Budda Baker

  FP

  Full practice

• Mack Wilson Sr.

  FP

  Full practice

SITUATIONAL

• ARI: 100% fourth-down conversion rate to NYG's 50%

  50 PP

  Fourth-down rates over three games rest on very few attempts, so 100% and 50% can flip with one play. Last season Arizona converted 42.9% and the Giants 46.2%, which makes the Cardinals' perfect start look like a small-sample run. Expect it to come down, and weigh aggressiveness over the rate itself when thinking about late-game situations.

• ARI: 210 team passing yards per game to NYG's 153

  57 YPG

  Arizona is throwing for 210 yards a game and the Giants for 153 through three games. Both are below last season, ARI at 232.6 and NYG at 204.4, and New York's drop is the larger one. The Giants' passing should come back up some, but Arizona has the more reliable air attack in this one, which matters for passing yard props on both sides.

• ARI (1-2) at NYG (2-1)

  +9 PT GAP

  The Giants are 2-1 and 2-0 at home, yet -9 on the year, so the record flatters them some. Arizona is 1-2, -18 and has lost two straight. The Giants' home results are the best thing they have going, but negative margins tend to catch up with a team over a season. Both teams carry negative margins, which makes this a matchup of two flawed sides more than a clear edge.

AFTER GARY

• ARI -2.5 → -2.5

  NOW +1.16PP

  Gary's number was -2.5; the market closed at -2.5.