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Daniel Jones Diagnosis: Hamstring Strain; Status for Sunday TBA

 Daniel Jones has a strained hamstring according to multiple reports, with the good news being that there was no structural damage, as the Giants take a "wait-and-see" approach. 

According to ESPN it is unlikely -- at least right now -- that Jones will be ready for the Giants next contest at Seattle on Sunday. When the Giants return home for the Arizona Cardinals in Week 14 is "more likely." 

Giants Head Coach Joe Judge told reporters "I couldn't give you an answer on if its one week or more than one week right now. I am not qualified and, to be honest, and the doctors I talked with today, they don't have a crystal ball." 


The Giants can ill afford to lose Jones long term at this stage in the season. Hamstring injuries are tricky, so the Giants are going to take every precaution before putting Jones back onto the field. 

If Jones does not start on Sunday against the Seahawks, veteran back-up Colt McCoy will get the start. McCoy has started 28 games in his career and posted a record of 7-21. He completed six of 10 passes on Sunday for 31 yards against the Bengals. He helped engineer three field goal drives for New York on Sunday in a 19-17 win. 

The Seahawks were going to be a difficult test no matter who starts for the Giants on Sunday. The Seahawks are 8-3, and are one of the favorites to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl this winter. This is going to be a very tough ask of McCoy to get a win. In fact it might be down right impossible. 

The Giants hope that Jones returns in time for the Cardinals game in two weeks. The Giants play three of their final four games at MetLife Stadium including games against the Browns and Cowboys. They visit the Baltimore Ravens in Week 16. 

The Giants are clinging to first place in the NFC East, and control their own destiny. If Jones returns and the Giants can go 2-2 in their final four games, it might be enough to take the division at say, 6-10. Yes, I said it, 6-10 might be enough to win the NFC East this year. Only in 2020.

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