Patricia Traina

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Patricia Traina has covered the New York Giants for 30+ seasons, and her work has appeared in multiple media outlets, including The Athletic, Forbes, Bleacher Report, and the Sports Illustrated media group. As a credentialed New York Giants press corps member, Patricia has also covered five Super Bowls (three featuring the Giants), the annual NFL draft, and the NFL Scouting Combine. She is the author of The Big 50: The Men and Moments that Made the New York Giants. In addition to her work with New York Giants On SI, Patricia hosts the Locked On Giants podcast. Patricia is also a member of the Pro Football Writers of America and the Football Writers Association of America.

Oct 18, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy (18) scrambles for yards as New Orleans Saints linebacker Danny Stutsman (28) pursues during the second half at MetLife Stadium.

Game Day

New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) during a week 6 NFL football game between New York Giants and New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.

Oct 18, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy (18) throws a pass against New Orleans Saints defensive end Chase Young (99) during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium.

Game Day

The Giants will be without Jermaine Eluemunor this week.

Sep 27, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants running back Najee Harris (23) is tackled by Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Winston Jr. (23) during the first half at MetLife Stadium.

Game Day

Cam Skattebo may not see much action in Week 6 in light of his ball security issues.

The Giants host the struggling New Orleans Saints this week.

Game Day

The Giants can win a fourth straight home game if they shore up the run defense and hold onto the ball against a Saints team trying to snap a three-game skid.

Big Blue+

Undrafted center Bryan Hudson has become a steady anchor for the Giants, and he plays for a cause close to home.

Transactions

By elevating only Trace Ford, the Giants are set to dress four receivers and may keep all four running backs active

Oct 4, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks (2) celebrates after the game against the Arizona Cardinals at MetLife Stadium.

Why the ground attack has struggled, whether Thibodeaux should be traded, and how far Jameis Winston can take the Giants.

New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson is dealing with a neck injury.

Big Blue+

Theo Johnson, Tyler Nubin and Colton Hood are out, while both starting tackles and Abdul Carter are questionable for Sunday’s Week 6 game.

New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston (19) celebrates New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers' (1) touchdown, Sunday, October 4, 2026, in East Rutherford.

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Nabers says he’s still 20-30% away from his pre-injury self, but credits Winston’s honesty and support for the early production.

New York Giants linebacker Abdul Carter has missed both days of practice this week with a calf injury.

Big Blue+

With Abdul Carter sidelined at practice, the Giants will have to switch to Plan B for the pass rush if he can't play.

New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) pushes back on Arizona Cardinals linebacker Baron Browning (5), Sunday, October 4, 2026, in East Rutherford.

Big Blue+

Cam Skattebo has three of the Giants’ five fumbles, and coaches say the “peanut punch” trend is why ball security has become a daily emphasis.

Big Blue+

Why NFL insider Jordan Schultz doesn't see the 3-1-1 Giants as a pretender.

New York Giants offensive tackle Jermaine Eluemunor

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Carter (calf) and both starting tackles missed Wednesday’s practice, while safety Jason Pinnock is trending in the right direction after a concussion.

Patricia Traina

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Giants Report Card: A Winnable Game Slips Away in Week 6

Cam Skattebo's Lack of Touches Wasn't By Design, Claims John Harbaugh

Giants Fall Short vs. Saints, and the McCarthy-Winston Debate Is On

Giants-Saints Live Blog: Big Blue Looks to Stack Wins at MetLife

Game Day

Giants-Saints Inactives: All Four Giants Running Backs Active

Game Day

RB Najee Harris Reportedly Will Start for Giants Against the Saints

Game Day

Why the Giants Will Beat the Saints, Why They Won’t, and a Prediction

Big Blue+

From Undrafted Free Agent to Starting Center: Bryan Hudson’s Rise With the Giants

Transactions

Giants’ Roster Move Hints at Possible Plan for Running Backs Against the Saints

Giants Mailbag: Run Game Woes, Skattebo’s Fumbles, Deonte Banks’ Contract and More

Big Blue+

Giants Injury Report: Six Players Get Game Designations Ahead of Saints

Big Blue+

Malik Nabers Isn’t 100% Yet, but Jameis Winston Is Helping Him Get There

Abdul Carter’s Misses Second Day of Practice with Calf Injury

Giants Try to Solve Fumbling Problem as “Peanut Punch” Trend Grows

Schultz: Harbaugh Effect Could Lift Giants to 9 or 10 Wins

Giants Injury Report: Abdul Carter, Andrew Thomas Among The "DNPs" on Wednesday