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Giants' Brian Burns: Neutralized in Week 12
Brian Burns recorded two total tackles in Sunday's 34-27 overtime loss to the Lions.Burns finished with his least impressive statline of the campaign, failing to secure a solo tackle for the first time this season while his two stops marked a new low for the linebacker this year. Burns has been exceptional in his second season in New York, compiling 13.0 sacks, which is second only to Myles Garrett (18.0) through 12 weeks, and he'll look to get back on track against New England in Week 13.
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Giants' Brian Burns: Notches two more sacks Sunday
Brian Burns finished Sunday's Week 11 loss to Green Bay with five tackles (three solo), including 2.0 sacks, and a defensed pass.Burns recorded both of New York's sacks in the contest, taking down Jordan Love just before halftime and again just before the end of the game. The veteran pass rusher is having a career-best season, tallying 13.0 sacks through 11 contests. Burns' sack total has exceeded his previous career-best regular-season mark (which had been 12.5), and he ranks second in the NFL in the category behind Myles Garrett (15.0).
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Giants' Brian Burns: Solid outing Sunday
Brian Burns tallied five tackles (four solo) during the New York Giants' loss versus the Bears on Sunday.Burns had a solid outing in the loss, but this was just the second game this season in which he failed to record a sack. The 2019 first-round pick is now just 1.5 sacks shy of his career-high total set in 2022, and he will look to keep producing in the Week 11 matchup versus Green Bay.
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Giants' Brian Burns: Logs sack in loss
Brian Burns tallied four tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, during the New York Giants' loss to the Eagles on Sunday.Burns was dealing with a hip injury throughout the week but ended up having a strong outing nonetheless, as he managed to record his 10th sack of the season. The 27-year-old is already just 2.5 sacks short of his career-high total set back in 2022, and he will look to add to his totals during the Week 9 matchup versus the 49ers.
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Giants' Brian Burns: Good to go
Brian Burns (hip) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.Burns didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday but returned in a limited capacity Friday. Despite not logging a full practice and being labeled as questionable, Burns was always expected to suit up for the Week 8 divisional matchup against the defending champs. The veteran pass rusher leads the league with 9.0 sacks, and he racked up two of those, including a season-high seven tackles, during the New York Giants' Week 6 upset win over the Eagles on Thursday Night Football.
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Giants' Brian Burns: Questionable, but should play Sunday
Brian Burns (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Dan Salomone of the New York Giants' official site reports.Burns didn't practice earlier in the week but remains expected to play against the Eagles, according to Evan Barnes of Newsday. Burns has been a menace off the edge for the Giants this season, posting 34 tackles (23 solo), including league highs in tackles for loss (12) and sacks (nine) to go along with four pass breakups and one forced fumble.
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Giants' Brian Burns: Injury clarified
Brian Burns (hip) did not practice Wednesday but he is expected to play Sunday against the Eagles, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.Burns originally was reported to have suffered a foot injury and was spotted in a walking boot after Sunday's game against Denver. However, his injury was modified to a foot issue in Wednesday's practice report. Despite not practicing, Burns also told Barnes that he will be able to suit up for the New York Giants' Week 8 matchup against the Eagles.
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Giants' Brian Burns: Doesn't practice Wednesday
Brian Burns (foot) didn't practice Wednesday and is considered day-to-day, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.Burns was seen wearing a walking boot following the New York Giants' Week 7 loss to the Broncos, so being labeled as "day-to-day" is a relatively encouraging sign. The 2019 first-round pick from Florida State has been one of the league's best defensive players this season, recording 34 total tackles, including 9.0 sacks (tied for the NFL lead), four passes defended and one forced fumble through seven games. He likely needs to upgrade to at least limited practice Thursday or Friday to have a chance at playing in Sunday's matchup against the Eagles.
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Giants' Brian Burns: Seen in walking boot
Brian Burns was seen wearing a walking boot on his right foot in the locker room after Sunday's 33-32 loss to the Broncos, Connor Hughes of SNY.tv reports.The pass rusher finished the game with four tackles, including 2.0 sacks and an additional tackle for a loss. Burns has played on most of the defensive snaps for New York this season, and he now has 9.0 sacks in seven games. The New York Giants are deep on the edge, with Abdul Carter and Kayvon Thibodeaux in addition to Burns, but the loss of the veteran would nonetheless impact the defense.
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Giants' Brian Burns: Gets after Hurts
Brian Burns recorded seven tackles (three solo), including 2.0 sacks, in Thursday's 24-17 win over the Eagles.Burns was chasing Jalen Hurts throughout the contest, as four of his tackles came against the quarterback. He recorded multiple sacks for the second time this season, bringing his total on the campaign to 7.0. Burns is having a far more productive second season with the New York Giants and is pacing toward a career-best year.
Brian Burns
#0 DL / N.Y. Giants / EXP: 7YRS Height: 6-5 Weight: 250 lb Age: 27 College: Florida State Bye 14Fantasy Points by Week
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