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Hakeem Nicks listed as doubtful a few weeks ago (1 Viewer)
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Hakeem Nicks acknowledged that his troublesome knee "wasn't feeling great" in Sunday's Week 6 win over San Francisco.
Nicks seems to be over his early-season foot injury, but the knee had him "clearly hobbled" at certain points in the game. He caught three balls for 44 yards. "I didn’t expect to come out here and be ‘great great’ in my first game back," Nicks admitted afterwards. "But I know it’ll get better by next week and the week after that. It just takes time." The Giants face the Redskins next.
Source: New York Daily News
Nicks seems to be over his early-season foot injury, but the knee had him "clearly hobbled" at certain points in the game. He caught three balls for 44 yards. "I didn’t expect to come out here and be ‘great great’ in my first game back," Nicks admitted afterwards. "But I know it’ll get better by next week and the week after that. It just takes time." The Giants face the Redskins next.
Source: New York Daily News
mr roboto
Footballguy
You are the king of the hindsight bump RN.
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Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
Evidently not.
"The Waterboy"
Footballguy
Nowadays the theory of "never bench your studs" just isn't the high percentage play it used to be! We've seen so many times lately when a player coming off injury, mostly WR's in this case, are used as "decoys" or are just used sparingly (snaps and/or targets) as they try to come back from said injury slowly. I almost put Nicks in over Maclin but luckily this time I didn't make that move. Granted, Maclin's not as bad an option as others had to decide from but you get the point. Anyways, just a thought on that subject........
WB
WB
Run It Up
Footballguy
Apology for what mook? you asked a question, I answered you, I rolled with Nicks as my WR3 over Maclin and Flexed Bradshaw. Wash.Had I started Maclin then I would have benched Bradshaw for Nicks.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
I wasn't addressing you, chach. Read it again tomorrow when you're sober.
SameSongNDance
Footballguy
Oh hey, welcome back WR1.
steveski
Footballguy
Excellent news as a Nicks owner and more importantly, a Giants fan. Just as a heads up to people, the Giants are notorious for struggling against the Redskins. I'm not saying that this isn't a good matchup for Nicks, I'm just saying that it might not be as good of a matchup as it would for a non-NFC East team playing the Redskins. Then again, this is a Redskins team that is nothing like any team in the recent future and I'd venture to say that this is the most complete (balanced attack) Giants team that they've had in a while. There's no doubt that both secondaries are subpar, but I think this game will be lower scoring than people think.
netnalp
Footballguy
It would be unusual, but it is also possible he will practice today and not the rest of the week to give his knee an extra day of rest before the game. Just have to see if he practices tomorrow.
netnalp
Footballguy
Didn't realize 'Skins pass defense was so bad. As posted on BBI:
Game 1: Drew Brees - 24/52, 339yds, 3 TDs, 2 INTs
Game 2: Sam Bradford - 26/35, 310yds, 3 TDs, 1 INTs
Game 3: Andy Dalton - 19/27, 328yds, 3 TDs, 1 INTs
Game 4: Josh Freeman - 24/39, 299yds, 1 TDs, 1 INTs
Game 5: Matt Ryan - 34/52, 345yds, 2 TDs, 1 INTs
Game 6: Christian Ponder - 34/52, 355yds, 2 TDs, 2 INTs
The Washington Redskins are on pace to surrender 5,464 yards (shattering the record of 4,796 set by last year's Packers) and 40 TDs.
Game 1: Drew Brees - 24/52, 339yds, 3 TDs, 2 INTs
Game 2: Sam Bradford - 26/35, 310yds, 3 TDs, 1 INTs
Game 3: Andy Dalton - 19/27, 328yds, 3 TDs, 1 INTs
Game 4: Josh Freeman - 24/39, 299yds, 1 TDs, 1 INTs
Game 5: Matt Ryan - 34/52, 345yds, 2 TDs, 1 INTs
Game 6: Christian Ponder - 34/52, 355yds, 2 TDs, 2 INTs
The Washington Redskins are on pace to surrender 5,464 yards (shattering the record of 4,796 set by last year's Packers) and 40 TDs.
netnalp
Footballguy
I'm not seeing anything about being limited in practice. Giants Beat writerI see it now. Can't argue with it being on the official Giants twitter.
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Raiderfan32904
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(RotoWire) Nicks (undisclosed) was limited in practice Wednesday, the Giants' official Twitter page reports. Analysis: Nicks return to action in Week 6 after he sat out three weeks with a foot injury, catching three passes for 44 yards. We'll assume at this point that he's resting up for another week of hits against Washington, but Nicks' status should be more clear as the weekend draws closer.
ponchsox
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Hakeem Nicks (knee, foot) practiced on Wednesday.
He was officially limited. It's Nicks' first Wednesday practice of the season and a tangible sign that he's feeling real progress with his health. His stock can only rise after a limited outing against the Niners that saw him post a 3/44/0 line. Nicks should be able to push off with more explosion against the Redskins' league-worst secondary this week.
While limited, I take it as a positive sign he practiced today. Hopefully his knee pain is getting better and he will be more explosive this week.
He was officially limited. It's Nicks' first Wednesday practice of the season and a tangible sign that he's feeling real progress with his health. His stock can only rise after a limited outing against the Niners that saw him post a 3/44/0 line. Nicks should be able to push off with more explosion against the Redskins' league-worst secondary this week.
While limited, I take it as a positive sign he practiced today. Hopefully his knee pain is getting better and he will be more explosive this week.
Ted Lange as your Bartender
Footballguy
I have Hixon as a Nicks handcuff. Wondering if it would be crazy to roll out both this week.
5-ish Finkle
Footballguy
If Hixon is definitely the third WR, not totally nuts. Washington's pass D is turrrrible.If there's any question that he and Randle are splitting snaps, then I couldn't see doing it unless you just had horrendous options otherwise.
From Roto:
Hakeem Nicks (knee, foot) practiced again on Thursday.
Owners should be downright giddy. Nicks is putting in back-to-back practices and appears to have finally turned a corner with his health. He'll be almost impossible to sit against the Redskins' No. 32 pass defense Sunday.
A very nice sign.
Hakeem Nicks (knee, foot) practiced again on Thursday.
Owners should be downright giddy. Nicks is putting in back-to-back practices and appears to have finally turned a corner with his health. He'll be almost impossible to sit against the Redskins' No. 32 pass defense Sunday.
A very nice sign.
Buck Bradcanon
Footballguy
Slowly at first.
Superdbs
Footballguy
Well played, there
Buck Bradcanon
Footballguy
netnalp
Footballguy
Worst day ever for dancing pickle.
solorca
Footballguy
Am I missing some kind of joke here?
Dought Man
Footballguy
Nope
Buck Bradcanon
Footballguy
Excited for the prospect of a healthy Nicks..but i thought there were reports saying he was clearly limited by the knee in the game against SF. I don't know how he goes from that to practicing 3 straight days.
Doesn't matter. We are all starting him.
Doesn't matter. We are all starting him.
ponchsox
Footballguy
Hakeem Nicks (probable, knee) confirmed Friday that he believes he's turning a corner in his recovery.
"It's feeling better," Nicks said of his previously ailing knee. "I feel like starting to practice is a way to break it back in and get it better, so I took that approach this week and got the green light to do it. It's definitely getting better." Nicks should be locked into fantasy lineups against Washington.
netnalp
Footballguy
Coughlin press conference
Q: How has it been to have Hakeem Nicks out there for three straight days of practice?
A: He’s fought through everything. Everyday he comes back out and he tells me he feels good about it and so he gets probably half the reps. So he’s excited and anxious and hopefully it will be consistent; physically, there will be no setbacks.
Q: How has it been to have Hakeem Nicks out there for three straight days of practice?
A: He’s fought through everything. Everyday he comes back out and he tells me he feels good about it and so he gets probably half the reps. So he’s excited and anxious and hopefully it will be consistent; physically, there will be no setbacks.
solorca
Footballguy
Very good news! Wish I wasn't playing him against the Eli owner this week, but I think that this will be his breakout (#2) week. I doubt we'll get a repeat of week 2, but I think he'll be much more involved in the gameplan.
I'm looking forward to having him back in my lineup, hopefully on a weekly basis.
I'm looking forward to having him back in my lineup, hopefully on a weekly basis.
dickey moe
Fingerpicker
...or, a hobbling unhealthy Nicks could be a real pisser.
SameSongNDance
Footballguy
Tine for a bump..
If this is true you can officially welcome your WR1 back.
The Man With No Name
Footballguy
Cool. My wr 2
Excellent news. So far, he was clearly not the same player as in previous years (sure, he's always banged up, but this year he looked like he was running through a wading pool). Given that he wasn't a complete disaster up till now, I think he'll be great down the stretch.
Buck Bradcanon
Footballguy
I've recently started to notice that CBS has been providing some pretty good/extensive takes..better than kffl or Roto on many occasions. Thought I'd share their Nicks update.
Hakeem Nicks, WR, NYG
News: After Giants coach Tom Coughlin issued an encouraging report Monday about wide receiver Hakeem Nicks' recovery from lingering foot and knee injuries, it was quarterback Eli Manning's turn to boast Nicks' progress Wednesday. Nicks practiced in full as the team prepares for Week 8 at Dallas. "I saw just a different burst, running differently, so I think hes getting more confident and trusting everything and feeling better, thats always good for us,'' Manning said, per the New York Post. Nicks is also happy with his progress. Im a lot healthier now, especially over the last couple weeks, Nicks said. "I feel like my bodys feeling good again. In two career games at Dallas, Nicks has 17 catches for 271 yards and two touchdowns.
Analysis: Nicks has played the last two games after missing three straight. However, he has just eight catches for 97 yards and no touchdowns since returning Week 6, which is clearly disappointing for Fantasy owners. Nicks was targeted 10 times Sunday against the Redskins, so the Giants are trying to get him heavily involved again. The fact he practiced in full and Manning raved about Nicks is a very good sign heading into Sunday's NFC East showdown with Dallas. Nicks was held to four catches for 38 yards Week 1 vs. Dallas, but he remains a viable Fantasy start.
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