December 16, 2011 New York Giants Injury Report

December 16, 2011 New York Giants Injury Report: The following Giants did not practice yesterday: H-Back Travis Beckum (chest), OC David Baas (neck), DE Osi Umenyiora (ankle/knee), LB Mark Herzlich (ankle), and S Derrick Martin (back). All five players have officially been ruled out of the game against the Washington Redskins.

HB Ahmad Bradshaw (foot), DE Justin Tuck (toe), LB Spencer Paysinger (hamstring) and S Kenny Phillips (knee) practiced on a limited basis. Tuck is officially “questionable” for the game against the Redskins; the other three players are “probable.”

“(Tuck) did ok,” said Head Coach Tom Coughlin. “I don’t think there was any setback.”

Head Coach Tom Coughlin’s Friday Press Conference: The transcript and video of yesterday’s press conference with Head Coach Tom Coughlin are available at Giants.com.

Giants.com Q&A With Head Coach Tom Coughlin: The transcript of this week’s Giants.com Q&A with Head Coach Tom Coughlin is available at Giants.com.

Article on the Giants’ Offense:

• Giants Success Rests in Passing Game by Michael Eisen of Giants.com
• Giants Running Game No Longer Weak Link on Team by Mark Hale of The New York Post

Article on FB Henry Hynoski: Giants Rookie Henry Hynoski Boosts Run Game by Creating Big Holes by Jorge Castillo of The Star-Ledger

Article on DE Jason Pierre-Paul: Pierre-Paul’s Football Education, Far From the Big Time by Sam Borden of The New York Times

Article on LB Mathias Kiwanuka: Giants’ Kiwanuka Still Adjusting in Another Transition to Linebacker by Mark Viera of The New York Times

Article on CB Prince Amukamara: Prince Getting Help From Teammates by Matt Ehalt of ESPNNewYork.com