from a few minutes ago on the NY Post although not much of an update
4:13 PM, October 25, 2010 ι By PAUL SCHWARTZ
ARLINGTON, Texas – Hakeem Nicks is a go for tonight.
Unless something dramatic happens during pregame warm-ups, Nicks is expected to play for the Giants as they face the Cowboys. Nicks sat out practice on Friday with what the team described as a “fatigued’’ hamstring but he insisted he would not miss the game.
Nicks was able to get on the field Saturday for some limited participation in practice and since then has not experienced any setbacks. That’s obviously good news for the Giants, as Nicks leads the team with 36 receptions for 417 yards and six touchdowns.
Two weeks ago, Nicks erupted for career highs in catches (12) and receiving yards (130) and also scored two touchdowns in a 34-10 victory over the Texans in Houston. Nicks was much quieter last week, managing three catches for eight yards as the Giants beat the Lions.
The key tonight will be determining if Nicks is running freely and without pain and how long he can last on what is expected to be a warm night at Cowboys Stadium.
“Well, if he can’t run, obviously it’s going to be a detriment and it’s going to detract from what he can do, but I’m assuming that he’s going to be able to go full speed,’’ offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride said. “What he does is he gives you a big, strong receiver that is able to physically battle those guys, so even if they are with him stride for stride, he’s got great hands, he does a great job of adjusting to the ball, so he’s able to make plays even when he’s covered, which not everybody in the league can do, so hopefully that won’t affect him.’’