EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ—The euphoria of the New York Giants’ 32-31 come-from-behind victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday was dimmed just a bit. When it was revealed that the Giants will be without superstar running back Saquon Barkley for the next four-to-eight weeks with a high ankle sprain, the excitement had to be tempered.
Losing a player the caliber of Barkley can be devastating to a team. But the Giants have been accustomed to having a next-man-up mentality while dealing with summer injuries and the Golden Tate suspension.
Obviously, one individual can’t replicate Barkley’s production on the field; he is one of the most dynamic players in the league.