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Mon Oct 12 201502:12Randle caught five of six targets for 42 yards Sunday before lea...
Randle caught five of his six targets for 42 yards Sunday before leaving with a hamstring injury, the Newark Star-Ledger reports.
After the game, Randle told reporters it was just a tweak and that he wasn't too worried about it, but unlike Odell Beckham, who also hurt his hamstring, Randle was unable to return for the team's game-deciding drive. We'll learn more in practice this week, but the injury had to have bothered him significantly for Randle to sit out with the game on the line.
Sun Oct 4 201516:56Randle had three catches on six targets for 31 yards and touchdo...
Randle had three catches on six targets for 31 yards and a touchdown Sunday against the Bills.
Randle has scored a touchdown in back-to-back games, though he wasn't close to matching the 116 yards he had in Week 3. Odell Beckham continues to dominate the targets, and while Randle has shown to be a solid No. 2 option, he has been terribly inconsistent, posting two games with fewer than 25 yards. Up next is a Week 5 game against the 49ers, who have struggled against the pass this season.
Fri Sep 25 201501:32Randle caught all seven of targets for 116 yards and touchdown i...
Randle caught all seven of his targets for 116 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's 32-21 win over the Redskins.
Randle was fortunate to catch a tipped pass in tight coverage for a 41-yard touchdown, but even without the big play, this would've easily been his biggest game so far this season. Of course, it probably shouldn't be taken as a sign of things to come, with Victor Cruz (hamstring) potentially returning as soon as Week 4 in Buffalo. Randle should still get plenty of snaps, but he may only be the third or fourth option in a passing game that's heavily reliant on Odell Beckham.
Mon Sep 14 201501:23Randle caught three passes for 23 yards on five targets in Sunda...
Randle caught three passes for 23 yards on five targets in Sunday's 27-26 loss to the Cowboys.
Eli Manning threw for just 190 yards, with no Giants player accounting for more than Shane Vereen's 46 receiving yards. Randle is the clear No. 2 wide receiver in the absence of Victor Cruz (calf), and he may even have a shot to keep the job once Cruz is healthy, if he improves on Sunday's performance. Randle and the rest of the New York passing game will have a favorable home matchup with the Falcons in Week 2.
Tue Sep 8 201501:52If Victor Cruz (calf) can't play Sunday, Randle would likely see...
If Victor Cruz (calf) can't play Sunday, Randle would likely see more targets.
Odell Beckham is the team's top target, but Randle is the favorite to be the No. 2 should Cruz fail to suit up. Randle was erratic last year, but finished strong with big games in Weeks 16 and 17.
Sat Aug 29 201513:45Randle will play in Saturday's preseason game
Randle will play in Saturday's preseason game, Tom Rock of Newsday reports.
With Victor Cruz out for this game, Randle figures to see a large amount of targets opposite Odell Beckham Jr. The 24-year-old made an earlier than expected return to practice Tuesday, so it's a decent bet he's around full health.
Tue Aug 25 201515:23Randle (ankle) returned to practice Wednesday
Randle (ankle) returned to practice Wednesday.
Although a previous report suggested Randle wasn't expected back until Wednesday, he apparently won't need the extra rest. He should be able to play in Saturday's preseason game against the Jets, while Victor Cruz (calf/knee) is considerably less likely to do so. Cruz is not practicing Tuesday.
Tue Aug 25 201511:05Giants head coach Tom Coughlin said Randle (knee) will return to...
Giants head coach Tom Coughlin said Randle (knee) will return to practice Wednesday, Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News reports.
If all goes well, Randle should suit up for Saturday's regular-season dress rehearsal against the Jets. Meanwhile, Victor Cruz (calf/knee) still has no timetable to return to practice, even though his calf strain is believed to be minor.
Sun Aug 23 201522:13Coach Tom Coughlin couldn't provide answer on whether Randle (kn...
Coach Tom Coughlin couldn't provide an answer on whether Randle (knee) would return to practice this week, the Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Randle seems to think he can manage the injury and be ready for Week 1, but it has lingered, and his timetable to return to practice is still unclear.
Fri Aug 21 201501:56Randle (knee) still isn't practicing
Randle (knee) still isn't practicing, the Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Randle insists he'll be fine for Week 1, but it's somewhat concerning the injury hasn't gone away yet. When he returns he'll be the team's No. 3 receiver, though the Giants run a lot of three-receiver sets.
Sun Aug 16 201509:54Randle (knee) may miss Giants' second preseason game after head ...
Randle (knee) may miss the Giants' second preseason game after head coach Tom Coughlin indicated he was "in pain" during the first preseason contest Saturday, the New York Daily News reports.
Randle continues to suffer from knee tendinitis, and it appears he'll likely take things slow over the next week or so until the issue resolves itself. While it seems unlikely the injury will carry over into the regular season, it's worth monitoring over the next couple weeks. Even if the fourth-year wideout does enter the campaign healthy, he's expected to slot behind both Victor Cruz and Odell Beckham on the Giants' depth chart.
Wed Aug 12 201513:57Randle will be held out of Wednesday's practice
Randle, who left Tuesday's practice early with knee tendinitis, will be held out of Wednesday's practice, NJ.com reports.
Randle says the knee issue is nothing serious, and he expects to be available in the Giants' first preseason game on Friday. "It was just the change of surface from our grass field to their grass field, it was kind of bothering me a little bit. It's nothing serious. I expect to play on Friday," Randle explained following the injury.
Tue Aug 11 201522:08Randle dealing with knee tendinitis
Randle is dealing with knee tendinitis, the New York Daily News' Ralph Vacchiano reports.
He left Tuesday's practice early to ice his knees, and coach Tom Coughlin said his No. 3 wide receiver is dealing with tendinitis. This will be something to continue to keep an eye on, with rest being the prescription for Randle at this point.
Sun Dec 28 201417:22Randle had six catches on 13 targets for 158 yards during Sunday...
Randle had six catches on 13 targets for 158 yards during Sunday's loss to the Eagles.
An excellent game for Randle, though he was greatly overshadowed once again by rookie wideout Odell Beckham, who caught 12 passes on 21 targets for 185 yards and a touchdown. Randle posted back-to-back games with over 130 yards in Weeks 16 and 17, finishing the season with 71 catches on 127 targets for 938 yards and three touchdowns. Randle will likely return to the No. 3 wideout role next season when Victor Cruz returns from his knee injury, which means he likely won't get nearly as many targets as he did this season.
Sun Dec 21 201422:41Randle caught all six of targets Sunday against Rams, finishing ...
Randle caught all six of his targets Sunday against the Rams, finishing with 132 yards and a touchdown in New York's 37-27 victory.
Randle hadn't scored since Week 5 and had surpassed 75 receiving yards just once in that span. This was a pleasant surprise, but with Odell Beckham deservedly getting most of the targets among the Giants' receivers, games like these will continue to be an aberration for Randle.
Mon Dec 8 201401:18Randle caught one of three targets for nine yards Sunday
Randle caught one of three targets for nine yards Sunday.
The Giants had hoped Randle would develop in his third year, but his role in the offense has diminished as the season's gone on.
Sun Nov 30 201419:55Randle caught 3-of-4 targets for 52 yards in Sunday's loss at Ja...
Randle caught 3-of-4 targets for 52 yards in Sunday's loss at Jacksonville. He did not play in the first quarter due to a violation of team rules, according to the Newark Star-Ledger.
Randle was late to a meeting Friday, so he didn't see the field until the second quarter. Considering he missed some time, he performed well, finishing third on the Giants in receiving yards Sunday. We'd be surprised if the first-quarter benching amounted to much in the future, although coach Tom Coughlin has been known to be tough on certain players. In any event, Randle will have a favorable matchup next week against the defensively-challenged Titans.
Sun Nov 16 201417:58Randle had seven catches on 15 targets for 112 yards Sunday agai...
Randle had seven catches on 15 targets for 112 yards Sunday against the 49ers.
Randle led the Giants in targets, receptions and receiving yards, though tight end Larry Donnell caught quarterback Eli Manning's lone touchdown pass. Randle has now been targeted 36 times in the last three games, though Sunday's output was his first with more than 50 yards. Fellow starting wideout Odell Beckham also drew double-digit targets, but Manning threw five interceptions in the game, which helped keep Randle out of the end zone. He'll look to score his first touchdown since Week 5 next Sunday night against the Cowboys.
Sun Nov 9 201421:10Randle caught 5-of-10 targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 38-17 los...
Randle caught 5-of-10 targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 38-17 loss at Seattle.
Since Week 3, Randle has seen a healthy 69 targets, yet has made a disappointing 37 catches, and he's not making many big plays either, averaging just 9.5 YPC for the season, with only two receptions of 20+ yards. However, other than rookie Odell Beckham, the Giants don't have a lot of great options at wideout, so despite Randle's shortcomings and/or lack of production, he's likely to continue to see plenty of looks. Beckham is clearly becoming Eli Manning's go-to guy though, as he went over 100 yards receiving for the second straight game in Sunday's loss. Making matters worse for Randle is that he'll face a very tough 49ers' secondary in Week 11.
Tue Nov 4 201400:44Randle caught 4-of-11 targets for 49 yards in Monday's 40-24 los...
Randle caught 4-of-11 targets for 49 yards in Monday's 40-24 loss to the Colts.
Randle's most notable play was an ugly third-down drop that stalled the Giants' only scoring drive in the first half. While he should continue to see plenty of snaps and quite a few targets, Randle is seemingly destined to take a back seat to Odell Beckham for the rest of the season. Randle has four or more receptions in each of his last seven games, but with no 100-yard outings or multi-touchdown performances. He's on pace for a 76-740-4 receiving line
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