Mario Manningham Injury: Updates on Giants WR's Week 3 Status and Fantasy Value

New York Giants WR Mario Manningham suffered a concussion Week 2, though he didn't want to admit it.

Manningham is highly questionable heading into the road test against the Philadelphia Eagles. The NFL’s policy is that players must pass their concussion tests before participating in practice or games.

UPDATE: Sunday, Sept. 25 at 4:23 p.m. EST

Eli Manning and the Giants did not end up missing Mario Manningham (concussion). The Giants beat the Eagles behind Manning's 254 yards and four touchdowns. WR Victor Cruz stepped up with three receptions for 110 yards and two scores.

UPDATE: Sunday, Sept. 25 at 1:44 p.m. EST

The Giants are finding ways to make it happen in the passing game without Mario Manningham (concussion). They used Brandon Jacobs out of the backfield for a 40-yard TD.

Eli Manning overthrew Victor Cruz on a deep ball that one would assume Manningham would have caught. Still, Cruz redeemed himself by catching a short pass, breaking tackles and taking it to the house for a 74-yard TD to put the G-Men ahead 14-0 after the first quarter.

UPDATE: Sunday, Sept. 25 at 9:07 a.m. EST

It's officially time to panic if you're a Mario Manningham fantasy owner or New York Giants fan. Manningham will not play against Philadelphia and the team brought back WR Michael Clayton to replace him.

According to ESPNNewYork.com's Ohm Youngmisuk:

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"New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham will not play on Sunday against thePhiladelphia Eagles due to a concussion.

Manningham did not travel with the team on Saturday to Philadelphia and was downgraded from doubtful to out."

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UPDATE: Friday, Sept. 23 at 4:37 p.m. EST

Things don't appear to be hopeful in New York anymore. According to ESPN's John Clayton, Manningham is likely to miss this weekend's game with the Philadelphia Eagles.

UPDATE: Thursday, Sept. 22 at 3:20 p.m. EST

Manningham has not be cleared yet by doctors, though the Giants are hopeful, according to Giants Gab's Russ Loede.

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"Although the Giants are hopeful, Paul Schwartz of the New York Post reports that wide receiver Mario Manningham has not yet been cleared by doctors to practice after a concussion suffered Monday night against the Rams. The former Wolverine standout did attend all team meetings and the Giants need Manningham to be cleared by the doctors prior to Sunday’s showdown against the NFC East rival Eagles."

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UPDATE: Thursday, Sept. 22 at 12:27 p.m.

Manningham's availability Week 3 is very much in doubt after missing practice Thursday, according to Newark Stark-Ledger's Mike Garafolo.

UPDATE: Thursday, Sept. 22 at 11:01 a.m. EST

Manningham wasn't cleared to practice Wednesday and isn't cleared to play Week 3 yet, but he did attend all meetings, according to New York Post's Paul Schwartz, which is good news. The Giants won't rush him back, but they are thin at WR with Domenik Hixon (knee) lost for the season.

UPDATE: Thursday, Sept. 22 at 9:59 a.m. EST

Manningham did not practice yesterday and though NFL.com hasn't updated his Week 3 status, it is difficult to see him practicing today.

UPDATE: Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 3:15 p.m. EST

Manningham did not practice today, according to Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane.

UPDATE: Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 2:41 p.m. EST

Manningham underwent further tests today, including an independent neurologist, according to Daily News' Ralph Vacchiano.

UPDATE: Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 2:36 p.m. EST

Manningham went through league and team concussion tests yesterday, according to New York Giants' Pat Hanlon.

UPDATE: Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 8:42 a.m. EST

Manningham looked better yesterday and more "bright-eyed," according to Newark Star-Ledger's Staff.

UPDATE: Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 12:23 p.m. EST

Initial reports indicate that Manningham is expected to play Week 3, according to the Daily News’ Ralph Vacchiano.

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“Manningham suffered a concussion… when he stumbled and fell on what should've been a long touchdown catch. Manningham said he only suffered an injury to the right side of his neck. But according to the Giants, Manningham didn't pass the medical concussion tests in the locker room, so he wasn't allowed to come back out to play.

The initial reports on both players were that they expect to be available for the Giants' big game in Philadelphia on Sunday. However, with a short week, their availability remains to be seen.”

 

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