Montgomery is the RB1 of the team, though the Texans operate on a committee where he shares plenty of snaps, mainly to Woody Marks. Now, it seems like a workhorse role is coming to the latter against the Titans. This is the RB depth chart now that Montgomery is out:

• Woody Marks
• Dare Ogunbowale

Woody Marks is still a reliable option

Woody Marks might actually be the most explosive back on the roster. Marks is also younger than Montgomery and has been with the Texans longer, knowing the playbook better.

As it currently stands, Montgomery holds more yards than Marks, but that’s because he has more attempts. In fact, Montgomery is averaging a very mediocre 2.7 yards per carry. Marks averages a more reasonable 3.1, though that is still a low average per NFL standards.

The Texans running game is very bad

Houston’s running game is ranked 30th in the NFL. Hence, the Texans should really try to bring a real difference-maker. However, there’s more to just upgrade the running back. The offensive line is very bad.

The Houston Texans’ team offensive line ranks 24th overall in the NFL with a Pro Football Focus (PFF) grade of 67.4 for the 2026 season. Only right guard Wyatt Teller has a run block grade higher than 60.

Key takeaways

• David Montgomery was ruled out against the Titans after suffering a groin injury.
• Woody Marks is averaging 3.1 yards per carry compared to Montgomery’s 2.7 average.
• The Houston Texans’ running game ranks 30th overall in the NFL.

Jackson’s injury came at a particularly important moment for the Ravens because they entered the second half with a 24-7 advantage. With a 17-point cushion, Baltimore lost its star quarterback for the rest of the game.

Now, the Ravens are scheduled to face the Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars over their next five games. That stretch could become a major test for Baltimore, making Jackson’s health even more important.

What’s Lamar Jackson’s injury update?

Lamar Jackson was officially listed as questionable to return after suffering the ankle injury. He did not return to start the second half, with Huntley taking over at quarterback as Baltimore continued to protect its lead.

After the game, head coach Jesse Minter offer an update about Lamar’s situation. “I don’t know enough about it right now, but we’ll have to see where that’s at. Hopefully, it’s in a good spot.” Minter also admitted that there were talks about Jackson coming back to the game, but, ultimately, they decided to keep Huntley.

It’s important to note that Lamar was seen walking along the sideline and supporting his teammates after leaving the game. That does not provide a definitive indication of the severity of an ankle injury, but seeing the quarterback able to move around the sideline was certainly a positive development for Baltimore.

Key takeaways

• Lamar Jackson suffered an ankle injury against the Titans.
• Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley took over while Baltimore held a 24-7 advantage. The Ravens won 24-18.
• Jackson was listed as questionable to return and was seen walking along the sideline. A new update will be announced on Monday.

Before the end of the first half, Jackson attempted to escape from a sack by Jermaine Johnson II but got his left ankle twisted underneath the defensive end’s body. As Baltimore returned for the second half, Jackson was seen on the sidelines while Huntley warmed up.

Although the Ravens didn’t report any new development with Jackson, he didn’t return to the field against the Titans in Week 4. Fortunately for Baltimore, a favorable matchup against the 0-3 Titans helped them survive the evening even with Jackson unable to finish the game.

Ravens QB depth chart

With Jackson missing the rest of the game and Huntley filling in, the Ravens only had one option left on the quarterback depth chart. Skylar Thompson is on Injured Reserve (IR), meaning Joe Fagnano is the team’s third, emergency quarterback for Week 4 against the Titans.

Fagnano can only enter the game if something happens to Huntley and Jackson is downgraded to out for the remainder of the game at M&T Bank Stadium.

Lamar Jackson’s stats before injury

Jackson had gotten off to a hot start against the Titans in Week 4 of the 2026 NFL season. Before being listed as questionable at the half, Jackson had thrown 15 passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns, while rushing twice for a total of 20 yards, as well.

So far this season, and until he left the game against the Titans, Jackson has thrown 68 passes for 967 yards, six touchdowns, and an interception. It remains to be seen the extent of Jackson’s injury, though there is a scenario in which Baltimore played it safe and kept Huntley in the game just to be careful.

Key takeaways

• Ankle injury forced Ravens quarterback to exit the game against the Titans.
• Tyler Huntley came in under center to replace the injured starter.
• Lamar Jackson threw for 222 yards and two touchdowns before exiting the game.

The postgame of New York‘s fine-margin, too-close-for-comfort triumph over Tennessee was very revealing. On the one hand, John Harbaugh confirmed Jameis Winston’s Week 4 decision after the ugly win. On the other hand, Skattebo had a bold reminder for his former head coach, Daboll, who returned to MetLife Stadium as offensive coordinator for the Titans.

“That was a great win. A year ago, we lose that game 100 per cent. This year we were able to pull through,” Skattebo said during his postgame media availability, via ESPN’s Jordan Raanan.

Although Skattebo didn’t directly name Daboll, he may not have needed to do so. The fact that he voiced such a statement after facing former head coach Daboll, and that he wasn’t the only Giants player to say something along those lines, may have given away everything there was to know about the real intentions behind the message.

Other Giants agree with Skattebo

Skattebo wasn’t alone in pointing out just how much this Giants team has matured since the disappointing 2025 NFL season, in which Daboll was fired after a 2-8 start and replaced by interim head coach Mike Kafka.

“We lose that game last year. No question. There’s no debate. We lose that game. But we didn’t,” Jermaine Eluemunor said postgame, according to Art Stapleton of NorthJersey.com.

Whether the players in East Rutherford believe John Harbaugh’s culture-changing arrival deserves credit or Daboll’s tenure deserves to be blamed, it doesn’t matter. What’s clear is that the mood has all changed in New York, and the G-Men are happy they’ve left the losing-culture days behind.

Another rough outing for Daboll and the Titans

In what was yet another head-scratching performance from former first overall pick quarterback Cam Ward, the Titans couldn’t get much done during their visit to the rainy Meadowlands. Just when the offense could get some heat under its tires and reach the red zone, Tennessee stalled.

If it wasn’t for (another former Giant) Wan’Dale Robinson’s touchdown grab, the Titans could’ve been blanked by New York. Needless to say, the sophomore quarterback must bear a big percentage of the blame, but OC Daboll isn’t off the hook whatsoever.

The Titans walked away from MetLife Stadium with a total of 262 yards (181 passing and 81 rushing) and their third loss in as many games in the 2026 NFL season. Tennessee has now lost five straight games going back to last year.

Still, the Titans’ last two losses were in one-possession, last-play-decided games against NFC East rivals. They were one better throw from Ward away from stealing an improbable win in New York. As much as the Giants are enjoying their victory lap around Daboll, the close encounter should serve as a reminder.

Key takeaways

• Cam Skattebo noted New York would have lost a game like this last year.
• Brian Daboll was replaced after a 2-8 start during the 2025 season.
• Tennessee fell to 0-3 in 2026 after generating 262 total yards against New York.

“John Harbaugh expects Jameis Winston to be the starting QB next week, he says, regardless of what moves the Giants make,” as reported by Pat Leonard of NY Daily News Sports.

Although Winston’s performance was abysmal at times and the Giants needed a horrible throw from Cam Ward to be intercepted by safety Jevon Holland (three INTs in 2026) with seconds left in the fourth quarter to defeat the Titans, it seems Harbaugh has seen enough positive things from Winston to guarantee him the starting role when the Cardinals visit MetLife Stadium next weekend.

Winston’s performance against Titans

Coming off a deflating performance against the Los Angeles Rams on Week 2’s Monday Night Football, Giants fans expected Winston to look better against a much weaker Tennessee side and with a full week of preparation and a game plan suited to his abilities.

However—and although the inclement weather in the Northeast of the country didn’t help, either—Winston was in for another head-scratching outing against Robert Saleh’s Titans. Winston finished the day 14-for-22 passing for 118 yards and no touchdowns.

Winston didn’t throw a pick

The former first overall pick in 2015 had no turnovers, though, which is a positive and arguably the main thing New York needed. Against a team as desperate for wins, yet as clueless offensively as the Titans, the Giants couldn’t afford to hand the visitors any free possessions. Perhaps that was a reason why Harbaugh didn’t look too much into Winston’s otherwise poor outing.

With Dart out, at least for the remainder of the regular season, the Giants have made it clear they will address their quarterback room. A signing could happen in the coming days, with New York bringing in another quarterback to compete for the starting role in Dart’s absence.

Sticking with Winston is smart decision

For the time being, Winston won’t be benched, though. Not in Week 4, at least, as an incoming QB would only have a few days to learn the playbook and settle into New York’s offense. The G-Men still believe he is the safest bet in the short term.

If Winston still can’t find his footing as the weeks progress in the NFL season, and if New York starts falling behind in the standings, a change could be in order. For the time being, however, Harbaugh is in no hurry to make a change. At the end of the day, Winston led the Giants to a win in Week 3. What’s not broken needs no fixing appears to be the message coming out of East Rutherford.

It’s a double-edged sword, but until the Giants get cut, they will continue to roll the dice and live out the full Jameis Winston experience in the 2026 NFL campaign.

Key takeaways

• John Harbaugh all but named Jameis Winston as New York’s starting quarterback for Week 4.
• Winston threw for 118 yards and zero touchdowns on 14-of-22 passing against Tennessee.
• The Giants may bring in another quarterback to compete following Jaxson Dart’s season-ending injury.

Dart’s injury is a significant setback for the Giants, as the young QB had established himself as the team’s starter. With Dart unavailable, veteran Jameis Winston will take over under center, while New York evaluates its options to add more depth at the position.

The injury required surgery, and the initial recovery timeline suggests Dart will miss the remainder of the 2026 regular season. Head coach John Harbaugh confirmed that, although he has not officially closed the door on a potential return if the Giants clinch a spot in the playoffs.

When will Jaxson Dart play with NY Giants?

Jaxson Dart’s estimated recovery timeline following surgery is between four and six months. That puts his potential return well beyond the regular season, meaning the Giants will have to move forward with Winston and their other available quarterbacks for the foreseeable future.

Harbaugh has confirmed that Dart will not return during the regular season, but he has not completely ruled out the possibility of the quarterback being available if New York reaches the playoffs. However, that scenario would depend on how his recovery progresses and whether the Giants remain in contention.

Undoubtedly, the most realistic scenario is that Dart will be ready for the start of the 2027 NFL season. While the Giants have not officially ruled out every possible postseason scenario, his recovery timeline makes a return this year difficult. For now, the priority will be allowing the young quarterback to recover fully before he returns to the field.

What’s the Giants QB depth chart after Jaxson Dart’s injury?

Jameis Winston is QB1 for the New York Giants after Jaxson Dart’s injury and his performance against the Tennessee Titans will determine the next moves by the team’s front office. Jake Haener is the backup quarterback.

Key takeaways

• Jaxson Dart will miss Week 3 game vs Titans due to a knee injury.
• Dart’s recovery timeline is four to six months following knee surgery.
• Jameis Winston is starting QB with Jake Haener as the backup.

However, Nabers has made progress throughout the week and appears ready to return to the field. His participation in practice has provided encouraging signs for the Giants, who need their top offensive weapon available as Jameis Winston takes over at quarterback following Jaxson Dart’s injury.

The Giants have received positive news regarding Nabers’ recovery, as the receiver was a full participant in both Thursday and Friday’s practices. That development suggests he has overcome the issue that threatened to keep him out of the game, putting him in position to play against Tennessee.

Is Malik Nabers injured with NY Giants?

Malik Nabers does not have an injury designation on the Giants’ final game status report, meaning he is expected to be available against Tennessee. After being listed as a full participant in Thursday and Friday’s practices, the receiver appears to have avoided any complications that could prevent him from playing.

The Giants will need Nabers to be a major part of their offensive game plan against the Titans. With Winston taking over as the starting quarterback, establishing a connection with the team’s top receiver will be especially important as New York adjusts to life without Dart. Nabers’ ability to create separation and make plays downfield could provide Winston with a reliable target.

For now, all indications point toward Nabers being available in Week 3. His recovery from the shoulder injury is encouraging news for the Giants, who will look to get their offense back on track against Tennessee. Unless an unexpected setback occurs before kickoff, the wide receiver is expected to play. Furthermore, there was no setback about his knee injury recovery.

Key takeaways

• Malik Nabers expected to play in Week 3 against Titans despite shoulder injury.
• Full participant in Thursday and Friday practices without injury designation.
• Jameis Winston takes over at quarterback following Jaxson Dart’s injury.

That said, many are beginning to wonder who will serve as Winston’s backup for this game. According to ESPN’s Ian Rapoport on X, the G-Men have signed Jake Haener to the active roster, meaning he will be available to the coaching staff if needed.

The Titans’ depth chart appears to be a bit clearer. Just as in the previous games, Ward’s backup will be the experienced Mitch Trubisky, so the quarterback position appears to be well covered in Tennessee.

The Giants also have an emergency option at quarterback. According to ESPN’s Joe Buck, wide receiver and kick returner Braxton Berrios would serve as the Giants’ emergency QB in case anything happened to Winston. For the Titans, WR Tyler Boyd fills that role.

What happened to Dart?

Jaxson Dart‘s promising second season in the NFL has come to an abrupt halt. After taking a heavy hit during the opening quarter against the Los Angeles Rams, initial hope for a simple MCL sprain vanished when further medical evaluations revealed significant damage to his MCL, PCL, and meniscus.

The latest injury update confirmed knee surgery is required, effectively ruling him out for the remainder of the 2026 campaign while Winston will over under center.

Ward continues to settle into the NFL

Through the first two weeks of the 2026 season with the Titans, Cam Ward has thrown for 323 passing yards, completing 32 of 52 passes (61.5%) with 1 touchdown and 0 interceptions, while adding 2 rushing touchdowns on the ground.

After taking a lot of sacks during a rough 3-14 rookie campaign, Ward is taking better care of the football and aiming to refine his decision-making in the pocket as he looks to establish himself as a steady franchise quarterback.

Key takeaways

• Jameis Winston and Cam Ward will start at quarterback in the Week 3 matchup.
• The G-Men signed Jake Haener to their active roster to back up Winston.
• Mitch Trubisky will serve as the backup signal-caller for Tennessee.

The Giants removed Nabers from the injury report, which puts him on track to start vs. Titans, indicating he overcame his shoulder issue suffered in Week 2. Nabers is the clear-cut WR1 of the team, so it’s positive news.

Jameis Winston delivered a strong message as the new Giants QB, but for Winston to succeed, then he needs Nabers to step up. Winston usually throws caution to the wind, but Nabers could bail him out in 50/50 passes.

Nabers is the homerun receiver, but who is Winston’s safety net?

Jameis Winston loves to launch his passes. Hence, he usually tends to be a ‘go-big-or-go-home‘ kind of quarterback. Still, he needs a bit more help, a safety blanket. That guy is tight end Isaiah Likely.

Through two weeks, he leads the Giants in both targets and receptions. In fact, he has as much receptions as Malik Nabers has targets. If Winston plays smart, Likely should be in for a big role.

Winston’s stats since joining the NY Giants

Winston joined the Giants last season, but he got a new contract to keep him as a G-Men a few weeks back. He has played four games, starting two, in which he has completed 48 out of 93 passes (51.6%) for 678 yards and two touchdowns. However, in classic Jameis Winston fashion, he also has more interceptions (3).

Key takeaways

• Malik Nabers was removed from the injury report and is cleared to play in Week 3.
• Tight end Isaiah Likely currently leads the team in both targets and receptions through two weeks.
• Quarterback Jameis Winston has thrown three interceptions in four total appearances with the team.

According to Jordan Raanan of ESPN, Andrew Thomas, who was dealing with a groin injury, was practicing. Per Raanan, this is a “good sign” for him to play against the Titans.

Given that Jaxson Dart will be sidelined, and Jameis Winston being under center now, having Thomas back is key. After all, Winston is less mobile than Dart and needs more protection.

Is Andrew Thomas good?

Andrew Thomas is an elite, Pro Bowl-caliber left tackle for the New York Giants when healthy. He is very well-rounded and makes Winston have more peace in the pocket as Thomas guards his blind side.

Thomas ranked third among tackles with an 87.2 pass-blocking grade, allowing just zero sacks and very few pressures over a full heavy workload of snaps. He was also voted as the No. 8 overall offensive tackle in the NFL by league executives, coaches, and scouts via ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler rankings. Hence, he is key.

Giants need a win under Winston

Without Dart, the Giants expectations came crashing down. After all, he is a sensational signal-caller that fully executes the playbook. With Dart, the chains move. However, now it’s Jameis Winston.

To be fair, he is a very good backup, but he is a backup nevertheless. A win would give the team a positive outlook for the season. Even with Winston, the Titans aren’t precisely the best of teams, so the Giants should be brave.

Key takeaways

• Left tackle Andrew Thomas returned to practice ahead of the Week 3 game against Tennessee.
• Quarterback Jaxson Dart will undergo knee surgery, putting backup Jameis Winston under center.
• Thomas earned an 87.2 pass-blocking grade, ranking third among all NFL tackles.

The Eagles rely heavily on their running game as it helps the team unleash the rest of the offense and make life easier for quarterback Jalen Hurts. Fortunately for the Eagles, they have quite a good running back room:

• Saquon Barkley
• Will Shipley
• Tank Bigsby

What is an arm stinger?

An arm stinger —also called a burner or brachial plexus neuropraxia— is a temporary nerve injury that causes a sharp, electric-shock-like pain shooting from the neck down the arm. During the play where the stinger happened, Barkley’s brachial plexus must’ve gotten stretched or pinched.

It is very common in high-impact sports like football, rugby, wrestling, and ice hockey when the head is forced to one side while the shoulder is pushed down. To return, Barkley must recover completely in terms of pain, numbness, and weakness.

Barkley is in a bounce back year

Usually an elite running back, Saquon Barkley had some sort of a down year in 2025 after blowing the league away in 2024. Barkley went from 2005 rushing yards in 2024 to 1140 in 2025. Basically half. It also happened on the touchdowns where he went from 13 rushing TDs to just seven.

In Week 1 of this season, Barkley had 15 carries for 83 yards against the Commanders. While the raw numbers are great, he should be getting way more touches than that.