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The Giants have hoped over the years that their outstanding draft picks would help them get back to the top, but injuries (and other circumstances) have put a damper on that plan.
Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence was All-World and has developed into one of the best defensive players in the NFL. That's the good news. Now for the worse.
quarterback Daniel Jones, who showed promise as a rookie with 24 touchdown passes, continues to shrink in big moments, to the point where everyone now realizes he's not the answer.
Left tackle Andrew Thomas left in Week 7 with a Lisfranc injury and outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (wrist) last played in Week 5.
Right tackle Evan Neal, who began training camp on the Physically Disabled Performing (PUP) list, started his first game in over a year last Sunday. He played well, but that came at the expense of moving Jermaine Eluemunor out of position to left tackle, where he struggled.
Cornerback Deonte Banks has been all over the place, from questions about his willingness to play to concerns about his overall competency to be a No. 1 cornerback.
This year's top pick, wide receiver Malik Nabers, has already missed two games due to a concussion. He was examined again last week. Something to keep an eye on in the future.