Giants RB Brandon Jacobs In Doubt For Monday

Oct 10, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (34) leaves the field after the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. The Bears beat the Giants 27-21. Mandatory Credit: Rob Grabowski-USA TODAY Sports

On last week’s Thursday Night Football, Brandon Jacobs provided a huge spark for the run game of the New York Giants.  He accumulated 106 yards on 22 carries that day, but has since suffered a hamstring injury and is listed as questionable for the game on Monday night.

Unfortunately for the Giants, Jacobs was unable to practice on Saturday because of the injury.  The fact that he had to sit out indicates that there was a setback that could keep him out of the game.  As a precaution, the team signed former Madden cover athlete Peyton Hillis.

Oct 6, 2013; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants running back David Wilson (22) does a back flip after scoring a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first quarter during the game at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

The Giants haven’t had much luck with running backs this season.  Here is a list of the running backs that the Giants have been without this year.

• David Wilson – Neck Injury
• Andre Brown – Broken Leg
• Da’Rel Scott – Hamstring
• Henry Hynoski – Shoulder

Without a solid running threat, opponents of the New York Giants have been able to play against the pass more than the run.  This, along with some questionable play at quarterback, has resulted in Eli Manning leading the NFL in interceptions.  If Jacobs is unable to go on Monday, look for the Vikings to key in on the Giants passing game as well.