Giants news, 9/16: Giants fall to 0-2, Malik Nabers, Brian Burns, more headlines

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Other Giant observations

Instant Analysis: Giants fall to Commanders, 21-18 | Giants.com

Overall, the Giants sacked the second overall pick five times: Phillips (1.0), linebacker Micah McFadden (1.0), safety Jason Pinnock (2.0), linebacker Bobby Okereke (1.0). The defense finished the day with 10 tackles for loss and seven quarterback hits.

Malek Nabers discussing the last offensive play of the game for the Giants

Brian Burns blasts Giants’ ‘f—ing yourself’ third-down failures in devastating loss at Commanders | NJ.com

Brian Burns still in his uniform when we entered the locker room, “pissed” as he said the Giants’ “competitive stamina” needs to improve and have to stop beating themselves.

“When you shoot yourself in the foot, you’re f—-ing yourself,” Burns said

Gassed Giants defense just not good enough in loss to Commanders | NJ.com

The good news for Giants fans is that their team’s defense showed glimpses of being clutch against the Commanders. In six red zone opportunities, Washington’s offense went 0 for 6, settling for a field goal each time.

Now for the bad news: They completely fell on their face just when it mattered most.

Brian Daboll smashes headset as Giants lose

Giants CB Adoree’ Jackson, LB Darius Muasau fined for hip-drop tackles | Pro Football Talk

Cornerback Adoree’ Jackson was fined $9,804 for a tackle on Vikings tight end Johnny Mundt and linebacker Darius Muasau was fined $4,696 for a tackle on wide receiver Jordan Addison. Addison left the game with an ankle injury and he will not play this weekend.

This week’s opponent

Browns claim first win of the season over the Jaguars | ClevelandBrowns.com

The Browns offense developed a rhythm as QB Deshaun Watson finished with 186 passing yards and a rushing touchdown, with WR Jerry Jeudy tallying 73 receiving yards off five receptions. The Browns defense also played well throughout the game, holding the Jaguars to three punts, a missed field goal and a safety.

Browns WR David Bell dislocated his hip in Sunday’s win | Pro Football Talk

Bell was carted off the field during the third quarter of the game and head coach Kevin Stefanski said that he has been diagnosed with a dislocated hip. Stefanski said that Bell will be flying home with the team. Bell had three catches for 27 yards before leaving the game.

Around the league

Eagles downgrade A.J. Brown to out for Monday night | Pro Football Talk

Alvin Kamara scores 4 TDs as Saints’ offense explodes again to beat Cowboys | ESPN.com

Cowboys pass rusher Micah Parsons content to wait until next offseason for potential massive contract extension | NFL.com

Braelon Allen scores 2 TDs to help Aaron Rodgers and Jets beat Titans 24-17 | CBSSports.com

Jermaine Johnson believed to have torn Achilles | Pro Football Talk

Packers’ Malik Willis beats Colts in place of injured Jordan Love | CBSSports.com

What we learned about Vikings, 49ers as Sam Darnold leads Minnesota to 2-0 start | The Athletic

Justin Jefferson has quad injury, Vikings optimistic it’s not serious | Pro Football Talk

Jags TE Evan Engram out after hurting hamstring in warmups | ESPN.com

Justin Herbert had X-rays after getting “rolled up” during Sunday’s win | Pro Football Talk

Ja’Marr Chase reportedly feels Bengals misled him during negotiations for record-setting contract | CBSSports.com

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa has no plans to retire after suffering latest concussion | NFL.com

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