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    Giants’ Gary Brightwell: Not part of offense in loss

    Gary Brightwell failed to record an offensive snap in Sunday’s 44-20 loss to the Cowboys.Brightwell’s 16 special teams snaps represented his only action in Week 5. The rookie’s lack of usage in the running game was surprising considering teammate Saquon Barkley exited the game in the first quarter with an ankle injury. Instead, it was Devontae Booker and Elijhaa Penny who carried the load after Barkley’s departure. Booker, the team’s No. 2 back, rushed 16 times while Penny, listed as a fullback, finished the game with just one carry. Brightwell could see a modest bump to his usage on offense with Barkley sidelined again, but it appears New York doesn’t view the 23-year-old as a go-to option out of the backfield. The New York Giants take on the Rams in Week 6, and Brightwell should remain off the fantasy radar for that contest.

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    Giants’ Gary Brightwell: Not involved on offense

    Gary Brightwell failed to record a single rush or target in Sunday’s 27-21 win over the Saints.The 2021 sixth-round pick did not see the field on offense and is currently the team’s third-string running back behind Saquon Barkley and Devontae Booker. With Barkley back to playing at an elite level, both Booker and Brightwell will find it difficult to see much playing time. However, if Barkley were to suffer another injury, the rookie could potentially find himself seeing meaningful touches. Until then, Brightwell remains well off the fantasy radar heading into a Week 5 matchup against the Cowboys.

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    Giants’ Gary Brightwell: Has one carry

    Gary Brightwell had one carry for four yards Sunday against the Falcons.With Devontae Booker a healthy scratch, it appears Brightwell is Saquon Barkley’s backup for the time being. Barkley seems healthy enough to carry a full workload, however.

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    Giants’ Gary Brightwell: Not part of offense in Week 2

    Gary Brightwell didn’t record an offensive snap during Thursday’s contest against Washington.Brightwell played eight offensive snaps and caught his only target for six yards in Week 1, but he wasn’t part of the offense in Week 2. The 22-year-old is not a viable fantasy option as long as Saquon Barkley and Devontae Booker are healthy.

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    Giants’ Gary Brightwell: Records one catch

    Gary Brightwell caught his lone target for six yards in Sunday’s 27-13 loss to the Broncos.Brightwell did not record a single carry in the contest while operating as the team’s No. 3 running back. The rookie played eight of a total 61 offensive snaps as the New York Giants struggled to get much of anything going on offense. Brightwell is not a trustworthy option for fantasy managers as long as both Saquon Barkley and Devontae Booker are healthy. Next up for the Giants is a Thursday night tilt against Washington to kick of Week 2.

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    Giants’ Gary Brightwell: Features late Sunday

    Gary Brightwell rushed three times for seven yards in Sunday’s 17-13 preseason loss to the Browns. He also caught three of five targets for 12 yards.Brightwell saw action behind Devontae Booker and Corey Clement. The rookie sixth-rounder didn’t manage many yards, but Brightwell at least showed some pass-catching utility, tying for the team high in receptions. Although Booker and Clement represent needed veteran insurance behind star Saquon Barkley, Brightwell nonetheless will hope to earn a roster spot following next weekend’s exhibition finale.

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    Giants’ Gary Brightwell: Back at practice

    Gary Brightwell (undisclosed) is practicing Tuesday after being sidelined early in training camp, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.It’s unclear what’s kept the rookie sixth-round pick off the field, but he’s returned to practice after missing the first preseason game. The next few weeks of the preseason could be big for Brightwell, who’s competing with Corey Clement for No. 3 on the depth chart behind Saquon Barkley (knee) and Devontae Booker.

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