The bye week comes at a great time for the Giants — one of the reasons being it provides them with the necessary timeframe to improve from a health standpoint.
This team has dealt with a number of injuries in recent weeks, including ones to running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) and left tackle Andrew Thomas (ankle and foot). The former hasn’t played since the Week 5 loss to the Cowboys while the latter sustained his injuries in Week 6 and has been on injured reserve.
Given the team doesn’t play again for another two weeks (Monday, Nov.