Giants wide receivers wide receivers Sterling Shepard and Darius Slayton both appear to be questionable at best for Week 4 due to hamstring injuries.
The veteran wideouts both missed Thursday practice after making early exits against the Falcons in Week 3.
Shepard in particular seemed to be emerging as a favorite target of quarterback Daniel Jones. The sixth-year slot man had 16 catches on 19 targets in the Giants' first two games.
With Shepard and Slayton both trending toward inactive, rookie Kadarius Toney figures to see even more of an expanded role.
After an injury-marred training camp, Toney was a non-factor in Weeks 1 and 2, much to the consternation of some fans.
Giants coaches urged patience with respect to Toney's development, but in Week 3 his offensive snap share was up to 66% with Shepard and Slayton sidelined.
In all likelihood, Toney will see as many or more snaps in Week 4, this time perhaps with a handful of plays designed with his unique talents in mind.
The Giants are 0-3 and in desperate need of a win against a solid Saints team.
With the Nos. 2 and 3 wide receivers both out at such a crucial moment, the 20th overall draft pick's development is no longer a luxury, but a necessity.
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