Giants rookie wide receiver Hakeem Nicks left his first NFL game with a foot sprain.
Initial x-rays are negative, but anyone who follows the NFL knows how tricky these injuries can be.
Giants coach Tom Coughlin mentioned the top of Nicks’ foot and his arch in reference to the injury. It’s uncertain if the injury is a “Lisfranc” sprain, which would make it more difficult for Nicks to return to the field stuff.
Nicks was reportedly in a boot and crutches after the game, but didn’t seem that concerned, calling it a “knick-knack” injury. Tests on Monday will see if he’s right.
And the Giants may not be as concerned as you’d think, after impressive games by wideouts Steve Smith and Mario Manningham.
If Nicks misses any time, fellow rookie Ramses Barden, who had a big training camp, could see the field next week.