Giants' Jamie Gillan Out, Jermaine Eluemunor Questionable vs. Steelers

Giants Injury Report: Gillan Out, Eluemunor Questionable

The New York Giants will be without punter Jamie Gillan for their Week 1 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team announced Saturday. Gillan is dealing with a quad injury and will not be able to play.

In addition to Gillan, offensive tackle Jermaine Eluemunor is questionable for the game with an ankle injury. Eluemunor did not practice on Friday.

Replacing Gillan and Eluemunor

With Gillan out, the Giants will likely turn to punter Riley Dixon. Dixon was signed by the Giants earlier this week after Gillan was injured. He has played in 80 career games and has a career average of 44.9 yards per punt.

If Eluemunor is unable to play, the Giants could start Matt Gono at left tackle. Gono started 16 games for the Giants last season.

Impact on the Game

Gillan's absence could be a significant loss for the Giants. He is one of the best punters in the NFL and his ability to flip the field can be a major asset. Dixon is a capable punter, but he does not have the same experience or track record as Gillan.

The loss of Eluemunor would be less significant. Gono is a solid left tackle and he should be able to fill in adequately for Eluemunor.

Conclusion

The Giants will be without punter Jamie Gillan and offensive tackle Jermaine Eluemunor for their Week 1 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Dixon will likely start in place of Gillan, while Gono could start at left tackle for Eluemunor. The absence of Gillan could be a significant loss for the Giants, but the loss of Eluemunor would be less significant.

The Giants will need to find a way to replace Gillan's production if they want to win on Sunday. Dixon is a capable punter, but he is not Gillan. The Giants will also need to make sure that Gono is ready to start at left tackle if Eluemunor is unable to play.