EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- New York Giants left guard Justin Pugh was among the inactives for Sunday's game against the Patriots. John Jerry was listed as the starter in his place.
Pugh's absence is a surprise. He was listed on the injury report all week, but was listed as probable on the Friday injury report, which means he was expected to play. The Giants said Pugh practiced with the team Saturday and was expected to play, but he woke up Sunday and did not feel good enough to go. They said he felt "fatigued.