Navigation: Jump to content areas:


Pro Quality. Fan Perspective.
Login-facebook
Around SBN: Indy 500: 'Greatest Spectacle In Racing' Set For Sunday

Giants Injury News: Hakeem Nicks Expected to Play

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22:  Hakeem Nicks #88 of the New York Giants makes a reception in the second half against Dashon Goldson #38 of the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California.  (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

The Patriots aren't the only team that could be hampered by a Conference Championship injury to one of their key offensive playmakers. In the New York Giants' game against the San Fransisco 49ers, wide receiver Hakeem Nicks suffered a shoulder injury.

Nicks didn't practice at all last week, and is currently listed as questionable for Super Bowl XLVI. However, Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com reports that Nicks is expected to play:

Though Nicks returned, he didn't practice last week and, like Gronkowski, Nicks has been given the 50-50 "questionable" designation for Sunday.

Per a league source, Nicks is expected to play. Though it's unclear whether his range of motion will be limited, the source was optimistic that Nicks will be "fine."

No surprises here. But like we will need to keep an eye on Rob Gronkowski's ankles, we will also need to play particular attention to Nicks' shoulder. If Nicks isn't at 100%, it could limit the Giants' effectiveness in their 3-WR sets.

Comment 5 comments  |  0 recs  | 

Do you like this story?

Comments

Display:

The lack of practice time for two weeks could hamper the effectiveness of both Gronk and Hakeem Nicks even if they do play.

I hope that Gronk can at least practice catching the ball to help maintain is hand, eye coordination of fast moving projectiles.

by prioris on Jan 30, 2012 1:49 PM EST reply actions  

I believe Nicks, like Gronk, came back into the game

after the injury. They’ll both play, it will be an interesting plot to see how effective they are, but especially what happens after Nicks gets tackled on that shoulder, or a Giant defender twists Gronks ankle after a tackle.

by furiousd on Jan 30, 2012 3:33 PM EST reply actions  

So does this mean if Nicks gets tackled by Ihedigo they both go down in a lump?

It’s only logical. It’d be like using a pane of glass to tackle a sand castle

by satsunada on Jan 30, 2012 8:52 PM EST reply actions  

Wow, shoulder on shoulder

Y’know Ihedigbo didn’t get hurt in the playoffs, so maybe that bye week healed him up before the Denver game.

by furiousd on Jan 30, 2012 9:36 PM EST up reply actions  

Comments For This Post Are Closed


User Tools

A New England Patriots Blog

Media requests: Please email patspulpit at gmail.com


Managing Editor

Patriot_small Greg Knopping

Assistant Editor

Belichick_2_small Marima

Headshotoj_small Richard Hill

Dscn0127_small Jared Stegall

Contributing Writers

Photo_small Austin Martin

Small Stephen Verman

Bill-belichick_small Ashto12

Peter-heisman_small Alec Shane

Moderators

Kiwi_small Comedic.Sans

A-clockwork-orange-alex_small Jack'sAxe