Ed Valentine
@edvalentine.bsky.social
Editor of BigBlueView.com, covering the NY Giants. Fully-credentialed. PFWA member. Proud grandpa. Bad golfer. Brian Daboll says I have swag.
Defensive snap counts for the #NYGiants in Mike Kafka's coaching debut:
-- Elijah Chatman played 26 at DT (47%) in addition to to 2 at FB
-- Abdul Carter played 49 (89%). He sat out the first six snaps as a disciplinary measure, then never came off the field.
-- Elijah Chatman played 26 at DT (47%) in addition to to 2 at FB
-- Abdul Carter played 49 (89%). He sat out the first six snaps as a disciplinary measure, then never came off the field.
November 17, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Defensive snap counts for the #NYGiants in Mike Kafka's coaching debut:
-- Elijah Chatman played 26 at DT (47%) in addition to to 2 at FB
-- Abdul Carter played 49 (89%). He sat out the first six snaps as a disciplinary measure, then never came off the field.
-- Elijah Chatman played 26 at DT (47%) in addition to to 2 at FB
-- Abdul Carter played 49 (89%). He sat out the first six snaps as a disciplinary measure, then never came off the field.
Offensive snap counts for the #NYGiants in Mike Kafka's coaching debut:
-- WR Isaiah Hodgins 57 (79%) just days after being signed.
-- WR Jalin Hyatt 44 (61)
-- RB was split with Tyrone Tracy playing 37 and Devin Singletary 35
-- DT Elijah Chatman got 2 at fullback.
-- WR Isaiah Hodgins 57 (79%) just days after being signed.
-- WR Jalin Hyatt 44 (61)
-- RB was split with Tyrone Tracy playing 37 and Devin Singletary 35
-- DT Elijah Chatman got 2 at fullback.
November 17, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Offensive snap counts for the #NYGiants in Mike Kafka's coaching debut:
-- WR Isaiah Hodgins 57 (79%) just days after being signed.
-- WR Jalin Hyatt 44 (61)
-- RB was split with Tyrone Tracy playing 37 and Devin Singletary 35
-- DT Elijah Chatman got 2 at fullback.
-- WR Isaiah Hodgins 57 (79%) just days after being signed.
-- WR Jalin Hyatt 44 (61)
-- RB was split with Tyrone Tracy playing 37 and Devin Singletary 35
-- DT Elijah Chatman got 2 at fullback.
NYG Week 10 defensive snap counts:
-- 53 (78%) for Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles
-- Abdul Carter played 45 snaps (665); Kayvon Thibodeaux played 42
-- CB Tae Banks got 51 snaps (75%); The other 17 snaps went to Korie Black
-- With Jevon Holland back, Dane Belton played just 15 snaps (22%).
-- 53 (78%) for Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles
-- Abdul Carter played 45 snaps (665); Kayvon Thibodeaux played 42
-- CB Tae Banks got 51 snaps (75%); The other 17 snaps went to Korie Black
-- With Jevon Holland back, Dane Belton played just 15 snaps (22%).
November 10, 2025 at 3:47 PM
NYG Week 10 defensive snap counts:
-- 53 (78%) for Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles
-- Abdul Carter played 45 snaps (665); Kayvon Thibodeaux played 42
-- CB Tae Banks got 51 snaps (75%); The other 17 snaps went to Korie Black
-- With Jevon Holland back, Dane Belton played just 15 snaps (22%).
-- 53 (78%) for Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles
-- Abdul Carter played 45 snaps (665); Kayvon Thibodeaux played 42
-- CB Tae Banks got 51 snaps (75%); The other 17 snaps went to Korie Black
-- With Jevon Holland back, Dane Belton played just 15 snaps (22%).
NYG offensive snap counts for Week 10:
-- Only 20 (27%) for Ray-Ray McCloud; 28 (38%) for Gunner Olszewski; 0 for Jalin Hyatt
-- Just 3 for TE Chris Manhertz; Theo Johnson played 71 (97%).
-- 49 for Tyrone Tracy; 24 for Devin Singletary
-- Only 20 (27%) for Ray-Ray McCloud; 28 (38%) for Gunner Olszewski; 0 for Jalin Hyatt
-- Just 3 for TE Chris Manhertz; Theo Johnson played 71 (97%).
-- 49 for Tyrone Tracy; 24 for Devin Singletary
November 10, 2025 at 3:43 PM
NYG offensive snap counts for Week 10:
-- Only 20 (27%) for Ray-Ray McCloud; 28 (38%) for Gunner Olszewski; 0 for Jalin Hyatt
-- Just 3 for TE Chris Manhertz; Theo Johnson played 71 (97%).
-- 49 for Tyrone Tracy; 24 for Devin Singletary
-- Only 20 (27%) for Ray-Ray McCloud; 28 (38%) for Gunner Olszewski; 0 for Jalin Hyatt
-- Just 3 for TE Chris Manhertz; Theo Johnson played 71 (97%).
-- 49 for Tyrone Tracy; 24 for Devin Singletary
Defensive snaps for the #NYGiants vs. the 49ers:
-- Only 39 (59%) for Abdul Carter
-- Darius Alexander only played 14 snaps. Huh?
-- Dru Phillips only played 19 snaps (29%). As the only healthy starter at CB, I do not get that.
In short, I don't get a lot of what is going on with the defense.
-- Only 39 (59%) for Abdul Carter
-- Darius Alexander only played 14 snaps. Huh?
-- Dru Phillips only played 19 snaps (29%). As the only healthy starter at CB, I do not get that.
In short, I don't get a lot of what is going on with the defense.
November 3, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Defensive snaps for the #NYGiants vs. the 49ers:
-- Only 39 (59%) for Abdul Carter
-- Darius Alexander only played 14 snaps. Huh?
-- Dru Phillips only played 19 snaps (29%). As the only healthy starter at CB, I do not get that.
In short, I don't get a lot of what is going on with the defense.
-- Only 39 (59%) for Abdul Carter
-- Darius Alexander only played 14 snaps. Huh?
-- Dru Phillips only played 19 snaps (29%). As the only healthy starter at CB, I do not get that.
In short, I don't get a lot of what is going on with the defense.
Offensive snap counts for the #NYGiants on Sunday:
-- I fail to get why Devin Singletary (32) is playing more snaps than Tyrone Tracy (25).
-- if Chris Manhertz is only going to play 2 snaps, why is he on the roster.
-- Jalin Hyatt returned kickoffs, but did not play a single snap on offense.
-- I fail to get why Devin Singletary (32) is playing more snaps than Tyrone Tracy (25).
-- if Chris Manhertz is only going to play 2 snaps, why is he on the roster.
-- Jalin Hyatt returned kickoffs, but did not play a single snap on offense.
November 3, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Offensive snap counts for the #NYGiants on Sunday:
-- I fail to get why Devin Singletary (32) is playing more snaps than Tyrone Tracy (25).
-- if Chris Manhertz is only going to play 2 snaps, why is he on the roster.
-- Jalin Hyatt returned kickoffs, but did not play a single snap on offense.
-- I fail to get why Devin Singletary (32) is playing more snaps than Tyrone Tracy (25).
-- if Chris Manhertz is only going to play 2 snaps, why is he on the roster.
-- Jalin Hyatt returned kickoffs, but did not play a single snap on offense.
Some Giants-Eagles numbers from NextGen Stats:
October 26, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Some Giants-Eagles numbers from NextGen Stats:
Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas on winning:
October 20, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas on winning:
The Giants had a 99% chance of winning with 5:21 to go in Sunday's game.
October 20, 2025 at 12:38 AM
The Giants had a 99% chance of winning with 5:21 to go in Sunday's game.
Defensive snaps for the #NYGiants on Thursday:
-- Only 3 snaps for Deonte Banks as the Banks/Cor'Dale Flott rotation ended.
-- Only 9 snaps for rookie DT Darius Alexander.
-- Only 3 snaps for Deonte Banks as the Banks/Cor'Dale Flott rotation ended.
-- Only 9 snaps for rookie DT Darius Alexander.
October 10, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Defensive snaps for the #NYGiants on Thursday:
-- Only 3 snaps for Deonte Banks as the Banks/Cor'Dale Flott rotation ended.
-- Only 9 snaps for rookie DT Darius Alexander.
-- Only 3 snaps for Deonte Banks as the Banks/Cor'Dale Flott rotation ended.
-- Only 9 snaps for rookie DT Darius Alexander.
Offensive snaps for the #NYGiants on Thursday:
-- Lil'Jordan Humphrey (53 snaps, 77%) jumps out; only 4 snaps for Beaux Collins
-- 21 snaps for Tyrone Tracy in his return.
-- Lil'Jordan Humphrey (53 snaps, 77%) jumps out; only 4 snaps for Beaux Collins
-- 21 snaps for Tyrone Tracy in his return.
October 10, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Offensive snaps for the #NYGiants on Thursday:
-- Lil'Jordan Humphrey (53 snaps, 77%) jumps out; only 4 snaps for Beaux Collins
-- 21 snaps for Tyrone Tracy in his return.
-- Lil'Jordan Humphrey (53 snaps, 77%) jumps out; only 4 snaps for Beaux Collins
-- 21 snaps for Tyrone Tracy in his return.
Sunday's #NYGiants defensive snaps:
-- Dexter Lawrence played only 31 (47%) after fighting an illness all week
-- Tae Banks played just 8; Cor'Dale Flott played 59
-- Darius Alexander played 27 (41%) as his role continues to grow
-- 4 Giants (Nubin, Holland, Adebo, Okere) played every snap
-- Dexter Lawrence played only 31 (47%) after fighting an illness all week
-- Tae Banks played just 8; Cor'Dale Flott played 59
-- Darius Alexander played 27 (41%) as his role continues to grow
-- 4 Giants (Nubin, Holland, Adebo, Okere) played every snap
October 6, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Sunday's #NYGiants defensive snaps:
-- Dexter Lawrence played only 31 (47%) after fighting an illness all week
-- Tae Banks played just 8; Cor'Dale Flott played 59
-- Darius Alexander played 27 (41%) as his role continues to grow
-- 4 Giants (Nubin, Holland, Adebo, Okere) played every snap
-- Dexter Lawrence played only 31 (47%) after fighting an illness all week
-- Tae Banks played just 8; Cor'Dale Flott played 59
-- Darius Alexander played 27 (41%) as his role continues to grow
-- 4 Giants (Nubin, Holland, Adebo, Okere) played every snap
Sunday's offensive snap counts for the #NYGiants:
-- 34 for Jalin Hyatt w/o a catch; 28 for Beaux Collins including an INT on a target where he stopped running, and a ball he could have caught.
-- Giants kept 4 TEs active, but Chris Manhertz played just 8 snaps and Thomas Fidone did not play.
-- 34 for Jalin Hyatt w/o a catch; 28 for Beaux Collins including an INT on a target where he stopped running, and a ball he could have caught.
-- Giants kept 4 TEs active, but Chris Manhertz played just 8 snaps and Thomas Fidone did not play.
October 6, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Sunday's offensive snap counts for the #NYGiants:
-- 34 for Jalin Hyatt w/o a catch; 28 for Beaux Collins including an INT on a target where he stopped running, and a ball he could have caught.
-- Giants kept 4 TEs active, but Chris Manhertz played just 8 snaps and Thomas Fidone did not play.
-- 34 for Jalin Hyatt w/o a catch; 28 for Beaux Collins including an INT on a target where he stopped running, and a ball he could have caught.
-- Giants kept 4 TEs active, but Chris Manhertz played just 8 snaps and Thomas Fidone did not play.
Defensive #NYGiants snap counts vs. Chargers:
-- Edge: B. Burns 51, K. Thibodeaux 49, A. Carter 46
-- Tae Banks got 29 snaps (46%); Cor'Dalel Flott 44 (70%); Dru Phillips 48 (76%)
-- Darius Alexander played a season-high 25 snaps
-- Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles got 15 snaps as a hybrid LB/S
-- Edge: B. Burns 51, K. Thibodeaux 49, A. Carter 46
-- Tae Banks got 29 snaps (46%); Cor'Dalel Flott 44 (70%); Dru Phillips 48 (76%)
-- Darius Alexander played a season-high 25 snaps
-- Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles got 15 snaps as a hybrid LB/S
September 29, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Defensive #NYGiants snap counts vs. Chargers:
-- Edge: B. Burns 51, K. Thibodeaux 49, A. Carter 46
-- Tae Banks got 29 snaps (46%); Cor'Dalel Flott 44 (70%); Dru Phillips 48 (76%)
-- Darius Alexander played a season-high 25 snaps
-- Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles got 15 snaps as a hybrid LB/S
-- Edge: B. Burns 51, K. Thibodeaux 49, A. Carter 46
-- Tae Banks got 29 snaps (46%); Cor'Dalel Flott 44 (70%); Dru Phillips 48 (76%)
-- Darius Alexander played a season-high 25 snaps
-- Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles got 15 snaps as a hybrid LB/S
Offensive snap counts for the #NYGiants on Sunday:
-- A full 76-snap game for Andrew Thomas
-- With Malik Nabers injured, Jalin Hyatt played 29 snaps and Beaux Collins 21
-- Cam Skattebo got 57 snaps at RB; Devin Singletary 9
-- Russell Wilson got the first 2 backup snaps of his career.
-- A full 76-snap game for Andrew Thomas
-- With Malik Nabers injured, Jalin Hyatt played 29 snaps and Beaux Collins 21
-- Cam Skattebo got 57 snaps at RB; Devin Singletary 9
-- Russell Wilson got the first 2 backup snaps of his career.
September 29, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Offensive snap counts for the #NYGiants on Sunday:
-- A full 76-snap game for Andrew Thomas
-- With Malik Nabers injured, Jalin Hyatt played 29 snaps and Beaux Collins 21
-- Cam Skattebo got 57 snaps at RB; Devin Singletary 9
-- Russell Wilson got the first 2 backup snaps of his career.
-- A full 76-snap game for Andrew Thomas
-- With Malik Nabers injured, Jalin Hyatt played 29 snaps and Beaux Collins 21
-- Cam Skattebo got 57 snaps at RB; Devin Singletary 9
-- Russell Wilson got the first 2 backup snaps of his career.
Settled in MetLife with a long wait for Giants -Chiefs.
September 21, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Settled in MetLife with a long wait for Giants -Chiefs.
Looks like UDFA special teamer Dalen Cambre is coming back to the #NYGiants. This from his Instagram. (H/T to @artstapleton.bsky.social)
September 15, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Looks like UDFA special teamer Dalen Cambre is coming back to the #NYGiants. This from his Instagram. (H/T to @artstapleton.bsky.social)
Defensive #NYGiants snap counts vs. Dallas:
-- DT Darius Alexander got his first 15 NFL snaps
-- Abdul Carter played 67 (75%)
-- Dexter Lawrence played a quiet 62 snaps
-- Chris Board (14 snaps) and Swayze Bozeman (5) were forced to play after Darius Muasau suffered a concussion
-- DT Darius Alexander got his first 15 NFL snaps
-- Abdul Carter played 67 (75%)
-- Dexter Lawrence played a quiet 62 snaps
-- Chris Board (14 snaps) and Swayze Bozeman (5) were forced to play after Darius Muasau suffered a concussion
September 15, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Defensive #NYGiants snap counts vs. Dallas:
-- DT Darius Alexander got his first 15 NFL snaps
-- Abdul Carter played 67 (75%)
-- Dexter Lawrence played a quiet 62 snaps
-- Chris Board (14 snaps) and Swayze Bozeman (5) were forced to play after Darius Muasau suffered a concussion
-- DT Darius Alexander got his first 15 NFL snaps
-- Abdul Carter played 67 (75%)
-- Dexter Lawrence played a quiet 62 snaps
-- Chris Board (14 snaps) and Swayze Bozeman (5) were forced to play after Darius Muasau suffered a concussion
Offensive snap counts for the #NYGiants vs. Dallas:
-- Odd use of Devin Singletary (4 snaps). He started on the first drive, played in OT and nothing in-between.
-- A donut for Jalin Hyatt
--52 mostly solid snaps for Marcus Mbow.
-- Odd use of Devin Singletary (4 snaps). He started on the first drive, played in OT and nothing in-between.
-- A donut for Jalin Hyatt
--52 mostly solid snaps for Marcus Mbow.
September 15, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Offensive snap counts for the #NYGiants vs. Dallas:
-- Odd use of Devin Singletary (4 snaps). He started on the first drive, played in OT and nothing in-between.
-- A donut for Jalin Hyatt
--52 mostly solid snaps for Marcus Mbow.
-- Odd use of Devin Singletary (4 snaps). He started on the first drive, played in OT and nothing in-between.
-- A donut for Jalin Hyatt
--52 mostly solid snaps for Marcus Mbow.
The Cowboys have beaten the #NYGiants in 15 of the last 16 games. I asked @rjochoa.bsky.social of Blogging The Boys what Cowboys fans thought of the Giants. RJ tried really hard to be nice.
September 14, 2025 at 11:52 AM
The Cowboys have beaten the #NYGiants in 15 of the last 16 games. I asked @rjochoa.bsky.social of Blogging The Boys what Cowboys fans thought of the Giants. RJ tried really hard to be nice.