Several key players will be sidelined when the New York Giants visit the Washington Commanders in Week 2, including star running back Saquon Barkley and Pro Bowl cornerback William Jackson III.
As the NFL's Week 2 slate approaches, several key players will be forced to watch from the sidelines when the New York Giants travel to take on the Washington Commanders.
Among the most notable inactives for the Giants is running back Saquon Barkley, who suffered a knee injury in the team's Week 1 loss to the Denver Broncos. Barkley's absence leaves the Giants without their top offensive weapon, putting added pressure on quarterback Daniel Jones and the passing game.
NFL Week 2 Inactives: Key Players Sit Out for Giants-Commanders Clash
Another significant loss for the Giants is cornerback William Jackson III, who is dealing with a back injury. Jackson, a Pro Bowl selection in 2021, is a key piece of the Giants' secondary and will be missed against the Commanders' potent passing attack.
Defensive tackle Leonard Williams, who is also battling a knee injury, is another key player who will be inactive for the Giants. Williams was a key contributor to the Giants' pass rush in Week 1, registering two tackles for loss and a quarterback hit.
In addition to Barkley, Jackson, and Williams, the Giants will also be without wide receiver Kadarius Toney, who is recovering from a hamstring injury. Toney emerged as a dangerous deep threat for the Giants in 2021, averaging 17.9 yards per reception.
For the Commanders, defensive end Chase Young will miss his second straight game due to a knee injury. Young is one of the most feared pass rushers in the NFL, and his absence will be a major blow to Washington's defense.
Cornerback Benjamin St-Juste, who started 16 games for the Commanders in 2021, will also be inactive with a concussion. St-Juste is a versatile defender who can play both outside and in the slot, making his absence a significant loss.
Other inactives for the Commanders include wide receiver Curtis Samuel, who is dealing with a groin injury, and running back J.D. McKissic, who is recovering from a foot injury.
Both the Giants and Commanders will be looking to bounce back from Week 1 losses, and the absence of these key players could have a major impact on the outcome of the game.
