## Giants' Left Tackle Andrew Thomas Nearing Season Debut Against Chiefs **News Title:** Could Andrew Thomas make debut for Giants vs. Chiefs? **Report Provider:** Big Blue View (Author: Ed Valentine) **Date/Time Period Covered:** Updated September 17, 2025, 8:52 PM UTC. The news discusses the potential return of Andrew Thomas for the upcoming Sunday night game against the Kansas City Chiefs. ### Key Findings and Conclusions: * **Optimism for Andrew Thomas's Return:** New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll expressed optimism that left tackle Andrew Thomas will participate in a "good amount" of practice on Wednesday, potentially paving the way for his season debut on Sunday night against the Kansas City Chiefs. * **Thomas's Injury History and Impact:** Thomas has been sidelined since Week 6 of the previous season due to a Lisfranc injury requiring surgery. The Giants' performance has significantly suffered in his absence: * They have a **3-17 record** in the **20 games** Thomas has missed due to injuries since the beginning of the 2023 season. * In contrast, they achieved a **6-10 record** in the **16 games** he played in the 2023 and 2024 seasons. * **Practice Participation is Crucial:** The key factor for Thomas's availability will be his ability to practice on all three scheduled days this week. In Weeks 1 and 2, he only managed to practice on two out of three days. ### Critical Information from Injury Reports: **New York Giants Injury Report (Wednesday):** * **Did Not Practice:** * LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (Calf) * DL Chauncey Golston (Ankle) * LB Darius Muasau (Concussion/Eye) * **Limited Participation:** * WR Gunner Olszewski (Back) * DL Rakeem Nuñez-Roches Sr. (Foot) * WR Wan’Dale Robinson (Foot) * G Jon Runyan (Back) * C John Michael Schmitz (Toe) * WR Darius Slayton (Groin/Calf) * OT Andrew Thomas (Foot) * RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (Calf) * **Full Participation:** * DL Roy Robertson-Harris (Knee) * RB Cam Skattebo (Ankle) **Kansas City Chiefs Injury Report (Wednesday):** * **Did Not Practice:** * DE Mike Danna (Quad) * CB Kristian Fulton (Ankle) * **Limited Participation:** * WR Jalen Royals (Knee) * WR Xavier Worthy (Shoulder) * T Josh Simmons (Illness) * **Full Participation:** * WR Hollywood Brown (Ankle) * DL Ashton Gillotte (Elbow) * QB Patrick Mahomes (Right Wrist) * DE Charles Omenihu (Hand) * T Jawaan Taylor (Knee/Ankle) * LB Drue Tranquill (Knee) ### Notable Trends or Changes: The primary trend highlighted is the potential return of a key offensive lineman, Andrew Thomas, whose absence has demonstrably correlated with a significant drop in the Giants' win-loss record. His participation in practice is being closely monitored as a strong indicator of his readiness. ### Risks or Concerns: * **Thomas's Practice Availability:** The main concern is whether Andrew Thomas can successfully complete all three practice sessions this week. If he cannot, his debut may be further delayed. * **Lingering Effects of Injury:** While optimistic, the fact that Thomas is still listed with "limited participation" for a "Foot" injury suggests he may not be at full strength immediately. ### Financial Data: No financial data is presented in this news report.
Could Andrew Thomas make debut for Giants vs. Chiefs?
Read original at Big Blue View →Updated Sep 17, 2025, 8:52 PM UTCAndrew Thomas will take a “good amount” of reps when the New York Giants practice on Wednesday, head coach Brian Daboll told assembled media, leading to optimism that the left tackle could make his season debut Sunday night against the Kansas City Chiefs.“Encouraged where he’s at,” said Daboll, who is famously reticent about sharing injury information.
Thomas has not played since Week 6 of last season when he suffered a Lisfranc injury that required surgery. The Giants are 3-17 in the 20 games Thomas has missed due to injuries since the beginning of the 2023 season. They were 6-10 in the 16 games he did play in 2023 and 2024.The key for Thomas will likely be whether or not he is able to practice all three times this week.
In Weeks 1 and 2, Thomas practiced only two of three days.Full Wednesday injury reportGiantsDid not practiceLB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (Calf)DL Chauncey Golston (Ankle)LB Darius Muasau (Concussion/Eye)Limited participationWR Gunner Olszewski (Back)DL Rakeem Nuñez-Roches Sr. (Foot)WR Wan’Dale Robinson (Foot)G Jon Runyan (Back)C John Michael Schmitz (Toe)WR Darius Slayton (Groin/Calf)OT Andrew Thomas (Foot)RB Tyrone Tracy Jr.
(Calf)Full participationDL Roy Robertson-Harris (Knee)RB Cam Skattebo (Ankle)ChiefsDid not practiceDE Mike Danna (Quad)CB Kristian Fulton (Ankle)Limited participationWR Jalen Royals (Knee)WR Xavier Worthy (Shoulder)T Josh Simmons (Illness)Full participationWR Hollywood Brown (Ankle)DL Ashton Gillotte (Elbow)QB Patrick Mahomes (Right Wrist)DE Charles Omenihu (Hand)T Jawaan Taylor (Knee/Ankle)LB Drue Tranquill (Knee)0 CommentsLoading commentsGetting the conversation ready...



