Heroes, zeros from Giants’ win over Texans: Micah McFadden makes most of first start
The Giants defeated the Texans 27-21 on Sunday, with Micah McFadden standing out as a hero in his first career start.
Micah McFadden
LB · New York Giants · #41
Status
- Injury
- Questionable · Neck
- Limited Participation in Practice in practice
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- RILB #1 ↑
- Defense
- College
- Indiana
- Experience
- 5 seasons
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- Wk 7@ HOUW 27-210.0 pts
- Wk 6vs NOL 27-340.0 pts
- Wk 4vs ARIW 36-240.0 pts
- Wk 3vs TENW 12-70.0 pts
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| 2026 · NYG | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 · NYG | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Micah McFadden: quick answers
- Is Micah McFadden injured?
- Micah McFadden has no injury designation right now.
What's happening with Micah McFadden
Micah McFadden made the most of his first career start, helping the Giants hold on for a 27-21 win over the Texans. His performance was a bright spot for New York as the linebacker stepped into a larger role. The outcome boosts his standing in the Giants' defensive plans going forward.
Source:New York PostOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Tremaine Edmunds will sit out the Giants' matchup with the Texans due to a shoulder injury that could keep him out multiple weeks. Micah McFadden is set to step into the starting inside linebacker role in his absence as New York adjusts its defense.
Reported byBig Blue View,Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Latest McFadden news
- Injury
Giants-Texans final injury report: Tremaine Edmunds out, Micah McFadden in
Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds is out for the Giants-Texans matchup, with Micah McFadden stepping in, and New York also got positive news on its offensive line.
Giants-Texans final injury report: Tremaine Edmunds out, Micah McFadden in
The Giants will be without starting inside linebacker Tremaine Edmunds against the Texans due to a shoulder injury that could sideline him for multiple weeks, with Micah McFadden stepping in.