Giants-Packers inactives: New York will be down 5 starters

Giants-Packers inactives: New York will be down 5 starters
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The New York Giants will be without quarterback Jaxson Dart, wide receiver Darius Slayton and three defensive starters — edge defender Kayvon Thibodeaux, defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches and safety Tyler Nubin on Sunday afternoon against the Green Bay Packers.

Jameis Winston will make his first start for the Giants with Dart (concussion) sidelined. Newly-resigned Isaiah Hodgins and Jalin Hyatt will likely split time at wide receiver in place of Slayton.

Thibodeaux’s absence likely means a higher percentage of defensive snaps for both Brian Burns and Abdul Carter. The absence of Nunez-Roches might be one reason the Giants elevated defensive tackle Elijah Chatman from the practice squad.

Full inactives for both teams are below.

Giants inactives

QB Jaxson Dart | Concussion
WR Darius Slayton | Hamstring
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux | Shoulder
OLB Chauncey Golston | Neck
DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches | Toe
S Tyler Nubin | Neck
OT James Hudson III

Packers inactives

CB Nate Hobbs | Knee
K Brandon McManus
WR Malik Heath
OL Donovan Jennings
DL Lukas Van Ness