Fantasy Player Profile Gary Brightwell
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- RB #23
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@DAL: #7 vs opposing RB - 19.09 FPA
| Rushing | Receiving | Fum | Fantasy | ||||
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| Wk | Opp | Yds | TD | Yds | TD | Lost | Pts |
| 1 | @TEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 2 | CAR, | 14 | - | - | - | - | 1.40 |
| 3 | DAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 4 | CHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 5 | @GB, | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | 6.50 |
| 6 | BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | @JAX, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | @SEA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | HOU, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | DET, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | @DAL, | 31 | - | 18 | - | - | 6.90 |
| 13 | WAS, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | PHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | @WAS, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | @MIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | IND, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 18 | @PHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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- 21.40
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- 40.00
- 56.50
- 60.00
- 7
- 80.00
- 9
- 100.00
- 110.00
- 126.90
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Gets expanded role Thursday
Brightwell rushed five times for 31 yards and caught both of his targets for 18 yards in a Thanksgiving loss to Dallas.
Analysis: Brightwell came into Thursday with just four carries on the campaign and none since Week 5. The second-year back exceeded that season total with five totes against the Cowboys, and he added his first two receptions (on his first two targets) of the campaign. Brightwell did well with the opportunity, ripping off a 15-yard gain on his second carry, following that with an 11-yard rush and later adding carries of four and six yards, respectively, on consecutive plays to single-handedly give New…read more
Published: Fri, Nov 25 at 8:49am by Rotowire.com
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Gets into end zone Sunday
Brightwell rushed twice for five yards and scored a touchdown in a 27-22 win over the Packers on Sunday. He also returned three kickoffs for 56 yards.
Analysis: When Saquon Barkley briefly departed with a shoulder injury during a Giants drive that ran from the end of the third quarter through the beginning of the fourth, both Brightwell and Matt Breida got to see more time than usual on the field. Brightwell logged two carries during the drive and helped New York tie the score 20-20 with a two-yard run into the end zone. With just four carries and no receiving targets through five weeks, it's clear that Brightwell isn't going to be asked to do much…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 9 at 9:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets one touch in Week 2
Brightwell rushed once for 14 yards and was not targeted in the passing game during a 19-16 victory versus the Panthers on Sunday.
Analysis: Brightwell was in on only one offensive snap in the contest, but he made the most of it with a 14-yard rush in a third-and-one situation in the fourth quarter. The carry moved New York past midfield and helped set up Graham Gano's game-deciding 56-yard field goal. In addition to the one carry, Brightwell logged 17 snaps on special teams, which is where he figures to make most of his impact this season.
Published: Mon, Sep 19 at 1:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Full participant Wednesday
Brightwell (undisclosed) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Analysis: Brightwell was sidelined for the Giants' second preseason contest but returned to action for the finale and will be good to go for the regular-season opener. The second-year return man is expected to operate as a depth running back behind Saquon Barkley and Matt Breida, but he'll get most of his snaps on special teams.
Published: Wed, Sep 7 at 1:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't play against Bengals
Brightwell won't play in Sunday's preseason matchup against the Bengals, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
Analysis: Both Brightwell and Matt Breida (undisclosed) will be held out against Cincinnati, so Antonio Williams and Jashaun Corbin should have increased opportunities in the Giants' backfield. Brightwell will try to return for the team's final game of the preseason Aug. 28 against the Jets.
Published: Fri, Aug 19 at 8:42am by Rotowire.com
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Could get big opportunity Thursday
Brightwell figures to see plenty of action in Thursday's preseason opener versus New England, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: No. 2 running back Matt Breida is dealing with an undisclosed injury and isn't expected to play Thursday, and Saquon Barkley will likely see very limited snaps. That should leave lots of room for youngsters Antonio Williams, Jashaun Corbin and Brightwell to show off their skills. Brightwell was listed as the third-string running back on the Giants' first unofficial depth chart, but Williams has more often been receiving those reps during camp. Only one of Brightwell, Williams and Corbin may…read more
Published: Wed, Aug 10 at 9:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Participates in minicamp
Brightwell (neck) was a participant in the Giants' voluntary minicamp Wednesday.
Analysis: Brightwell ended last season on IR after suffering a neck injury in Week 15 against the Cowboys. The 2021 sixth-round selection saw little work on offense during his rookie campaign, getting one carry for four yards and one reception on one target for six yards in 13 games. Instead Brightwell was a consistent contributor on special teams, a role he'll likely continue this upcoming season.
Published: Wed, Apr 20 at 2:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Placed on injured reserve
Brightwell (neck) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Analysis: Brightwell sustained a neck injury in Week 15 and hadn't returned to practice since then. With just two games remaining in the regular season, he'll be unable to return to the 2021 campaign. The 2021 sixth-rounder appeared in 13 games during his rookie season but played primarily on special teams.
Published: Thu, Dec 30 at 12:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Unavailable Sunday
Brightwell (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Analysis: Brightwell suffered the neck injury last week against the Cowboys and will be sidelined for at least one game. Saquon Barkley (ankle) and Devontae Booker are the only other running backs on the active roster, so the Giants could add a back from the practice squad for depth purposes this weekend.
Published: Fri, Dec 24 at 11:33am by Rotowire.com
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No practice Wednesday
Brightwell (neck) is not participating in Wednesday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Analysis: Brightwell suffered a neck injury in the first half of Sunday's loss to the Cowboys and did not retake the field. The special-teams contributor will have two more chances to practice ahead of Week 16's road matchup against the Eagles.
Published: Wed, Dec 22 at 9:35am by Rotowire.com
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Not returning Sunday
Brightwell (neck) will not return Sunday against the Cowboys, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Analysis: Brightwell suffered the neck injury in the first half on a special-teams play. His absence shouldn't impact the Giants' offense, as he is primarily a special-teams contributor.
Published: Sun, Dec 19 at 12:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Suffers neck injury
Brightwell is questionable to return after suffering a neck injury in Sunday's game against Dallas, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Analysis: Brightwell suffered the injury in the first half on a special teams play. He has recorded only one rushing attempt and one reception across 12 games this season, so his absence isn't likely to have a major effect on the Giants' offense.
Published: Sun, Dec 19 at 11:05am by Rotowire.com
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Returns from COVID list
Brightwell was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Analysis: Dan Duggan of The Athletic confirms that Brightwell actually tested positive for COVID-19, but the rookie running back has evidently recovered. If any lingering effects of the virus don't prevent Brightwell from suiting up Monday in Tampa Bay, his role will depend on the health of Saquon Barkley (ankle) and Devontae Booker (hip), who are both well above Brightwell in New York's backfield pecking order when healthy.
Published: Mon, Nov 15 at 12:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Still on COVID-19 list
Brightwell (undisclosed) remains on the reserve/COVID list as of Sunday.
Analysis: Brightwell was among a number of Giants players and personnel to enter the COVID-19 protocol this week, and while he was listed as questionable Sunday against the Raiders, the team was unable to activate him Saturday, according to Dan Duggan of The Athletic. With Saquon Barkley (ankle) again inactive, the Giants were left with Devontae Booker, Elijhaa Penny and Cullen Gillaspia out of the backfield for Week 9. Booker ended up injuring his hip during Sunday's 23-16 loss, so if Brightwell can get…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 7 at 1:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Not playing Sunday
Brightwell (undisclosed) is unavailable for Sunday's game against the Raiders, according to Dan Benton of USA Today.
Analysis: Brightwell missed Thursday's and Friday's practices after landing in the COVID-19 protocol and wasn't activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday. With Saquon Barkley (ankle) still sidelined, the Giants are down to Devontae Booker, Elijhaa Penny and Cullen Gillaspia out of the backfield.
Published: Sun, Nov 7 at 9:17am by Rotowire.com
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Officially questionable
Brightwell (undisclosed) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Raiders.
Analysis: Brightwell missed Thursday's and Friday's practice after landing in COVID-19 protocol. If he is ultimately cleared ahead of Sunday's game, he will be expected to provide depth in the backfield behind Devontae Booker and Elijhaa Penny as well as contribute on special teams.
Published: Sat, Nov 6 at 7:20am by Rotowire.com
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In COVID-19 protocol
Brightwell didn't practice Thursday and is in the COVID-19 protocol, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Analysis: Brightwell was seemingly one of several Giants players and test members that tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week, but following subsequent retesting, only running backs coach Burton Burns has had his positive result confirmed. Meanwhile, running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) and safety Xavier McKinney were placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, though New York seemingly has hope that both will be cleared upon further follow-up testing. Brightwell's ability to avoid landing on…read more
Published: Thu, Nov 4 at 1:20pm by Rotowire.com
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No usage in Week 8
Brightwell did not play an offensive snap during Monday's 20-17 loss against the Chiefs.
Analysis: Brightwell has yet to record an offensive snap since the Giants' Week 3 loss against the Falcons. The 2021 sixth-round pick has failed to make a name in the Giants' rushing attack despite an injury to All-Pro running back Saquon Barkley (ankle). In Barkley's absence the team has relied exclusively on running backs Devontae Booker and Elijhaa Penny. Monday's contest saw only Booker register any carries for the Giants, totaling 60 yards on 15 attempts.
Published: Tue, Nov 2 at 8:08am by Rotowire.com
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No offensive snaps in Week 7
Brightwell didn't play an offensive snap in Sunday's 25-3 win over the Panthers.
Analysis: All 18 of Brightwell's snaps came on special teams. With Saquon Barkley (ankle) out, New York used fullback Elijhaa Penny (nine carries for 24 yards) to spell primary option Devontae Booker (14 carries for 51 yards and a touchdown). Despite Penny's lackluster performance, the Giants seem to trust him more than Brightwell, whom the team selected in the sixth round of the 2021 draft.
Published: Mon, Oct 25 at 9:29am by Rotowire.com
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Not part of offense in loss
Brightwell failed to record an offensive snap in Sunday's 44-20 loss to the Cowboys.
Analysis: 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…read more
Published: Tue, Oct 12 at 2:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Not involved on offense
Brightwell failed to record a single rush or target in Sunday's 27-21 win over the Saints.
Analysis: 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…read more
Published: Tue, Oct 5 at 9:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Has one carry
Brightwell had one carry for four yards Sunday against the Falcons.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Tue, Sep 28 at 2:45am by Rotowire.com
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Not part of offense in Week 2
Brightwell didn't record an offensive snap during Thursday's contest against Washington.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Mon, Sep 20 at 11:31am by Rotowire.com
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Records one catch
Brightwell caught his lone target for six yards in Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: 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 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.
Published: Tue, Sep 14 at 9:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Features late Sunday
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.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Sun, Aug 22 at 1:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Back at practice
Brightwell (undisclosed) is practicing Tuesday after being sidelined early in training camp, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Tue, Aug 17 at 2:53pm by Rotowire.com
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- Gary Brightwell bursts through cutback lane for 15-yard pickupThu, Nov 24 at 4:19pm
New York Giants running back Gary Brightwell runs for a 15-yard game.
- Brightwell will not be denied on his first NFL TDSun, Oct 9 at 9:01am
New York Giants running back Gary Brightwell will not be denied on his first NFL TD.
- Gary Brightwell pounces on Velus Jones Jr.'s muffed punt in crunch timeSun, Oct 2 at 1:00pm
New York Giants running back Gary Brightwell pounces on Velus Jones Jr.'s muffed punt in crunch time.
- Giants vs. Browns highlights | Preseason Week 2Sun, Aug 22 at 1:39pm
Watch the highlights from the 2021 preseason Week 2 matchup between the New York Giants and the Cleveland Browns.
- Lewerke locates Brightwell open underneath to convert fourth-and-6Sun, Aug 22 at 1:04pm
New York Giants quarterback Brian Lewerke completes a 7-yard pass to running back Gary Brightwell.
- Dave Gettleman discusses his decision to trade from 11 to 20 in draftThu, May 6 at 3:48pm
New York Giants Senior Vice President and General Manager Dave Gettleman discusses his decision to trade from pick No. 11 to No. 20 in the 2021 NFL Draft.
- Giants select Gary Brightwell with No. 196 pick in 2021 draftSat, May 1 at 1:18pm
Giants 2020 NFL Fan of the Year Timothy Harris announces New York’s selection of Arizona Wildcats runningback Gary Brightwell in Round 6 of the 2021 NFL Draft with the No. 196 overall pick.
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Up Next- Gary Brightwell bursts through cutback lane for 15-yard pickupThu, Nov 24 at 4:19pm
New York Giants running back Gary Brightwell runs for a 15-yard game.
- Brightwell will not be denied on his first NFL TDSun, Oct 9 at 9:01am
New York Giants running back Gary Brightwell will not be denied on his first NFL TD.
- Gary Brightwell pounces on Velus Jones Jr.'s muffed punt in crunch timeSun, Oct 2 at 1:00pm
New York Giants running back Gary Brightwell pounces on Velus Jones Jr.'s muffed punt in crunch time.
- Giants vs. Browns highlights | Preseason Week 2Sun, Aug 22 at 1:39pm
Watch the highlights from the 2021 preseason Week 2 matchup between the New York Giants and the Cleveland Browns.
- Lewerke locates Brightwell open underneath to convert fourth-and-6Sun, Aug 22 at 1:04pm
New York Giants quarterback Brian Lewerke completes a 7-yard pass to running back Gary Brightwell.
- Dave Gettleman discusses his decision to trade from 11 to 20 in draftThu, May 6 at 3:48pm
New York Giants Senior Vice President and General Manager Dave Gettleman discusses his decision to trade from pick No. 11 to No. 20 in the 2021 NFL Draft.
- Giants select Gary Brightwell with No. 196 pick in 2021 draftSat, May 1 at 1:18pm
Giants 2020 NFL Fan of the Year Timothy Harris announces New York’s selection of Arizona Wildcats runningback Gary Brightwell in Round 6 of the 2021 NFL Draft with the No. 196 overall pick.