BLAKE MARTINEZ NEWS

On track to play Sunday Martinez (back) is expected to play in Sunday's game versus the Cardinals, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Martinez still needs to clear some pregame hurdles and is officially considered questionable. However, the Giants expect their leading tackler to be available Sunday. Martinez continues to be a top IDP option, as he's piled up 111 tackles, two sacks, five pass breakups and an interception through 12 games.

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Setback for Giants defensive play-caller Martinez A day after being a limited participant in practice, Blake Martinez did not practice at all on Friday, making it likely the middle linebacke...

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • NEWSDAY.COM

Giants QB Jones practices, questionable vs. Cardinals

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is listed as questionable for the game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will NY Giants’ Daniel Jones, Blake Martinez play vs. Cardinals? Two of the NY Giants' most important players, quarterback Daniel Jones and Blake Martinez' availability for Sunday's game against the Arizon...

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • GMENHQ.COM

Questionable for Week 14 Martinez (back) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Martinez is the engine of the Giants' defense, having racked up 111 tackles after posting at least 144 in each of his last three seasons in Green Bay. The linebacker missed Wednesday's practice due to his back injury but has upgraded to limited sessions since then to give himself a chance to suit up Sunday.

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Blake Martinez absent from Giants practice, Joe Judge ‘fairly optimistic’ on Daniel Jones Giants head coach Joe Judge said Friday morning before practice that he is “fairly optimistic” about having quarterback Daniel Jones (right...

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • MCALL.COM

Giants D boss Pat Graham emerging as potential head coach

The way the New York Giants defense has played this season, coordinator Pat Graham is almost certainly going to be considered for some head coaching jobs at the end of the season

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants need Blake Martinez to stop lightning quick Kyler Murray and Arizona Cardinals If he can’t play, or if he plays but fails to finish the game, a defense that has helped carry the Giants (5-7) to four straight wins could...

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • MCALL.COM

Giants need Blake Martinez to stop lightning quick Kyler Murray and Arizona Cardinals If he can’t play, or if he plays but fails to finish the game, a defense that has helped carry the Giants (5-7) to four straight wins could...

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • NYDAILYNEWS.COM

Upgrades to limited practice Martinez (back) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Martinez didn't practice Wednesday, so it's encouraging to see him back in at least a limited capacity. Coach Joe Judge has expressed optimism about the starting linebacker's chances of suiting up against the Cardinals on Sunday, but a final decision likely won't be made until after Friday's practice.

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Jones limited, Blake Martinez upgraded for Giants on Thursday Check out New York’s second injury report of the week.

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Giants' Ryan called the defense when Martinez went down The Giants won their last game without their starting quarterback… of the defense. Linebacker Blake Martinez, the captain who normally calls...

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • NEWSDAY.COM

Doesn't practice Wednesday Martinez (back) didn't practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Despite Martinez's unavailability Wednesday, coach Joe Judge said he's hopeful Martinez will be able to play Sunday against the Cardinals, Ralph Vacchiano of SNY.tv reports. While Martinez's absence would be a major blow to the surprisingly stingy Giants defense, the team has the personnel to overcome his absence, with rookie Tae Crowder likely to play a larger role at inside linebacker alongside David Mayo.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

NFC East-leading Giants are playoff threat in recent form

There was a point earlier in the season when the eventual winner of the NFC East was simply being viewed as future fodder for the wild-card games

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants' Daniel Jones could play Sunday; Blake Martinez has sore back New York Giants QB Daniel Jones will practice this week and could play on Sunday, while LB Blake Martinez is nursing a “tweaked back.”

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Leaves with back injury Martinez (back) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle reports.

Impact Martinez is the pillar of New York's linebacker corps, so the Seahawks could have a substantially easier time moving the ball if he's unable to return Sunday. Tae Crowder and Devante Downs will be candidates to see increased defensive snaps as long as Martinez is sidelined.

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Best in the West Seahawks set to host East-leading Giants

If anyone can relate to the situation currently facing the New York Giants it’s Pete Carroll

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colt McCoy ready to start for NY Giants with Jones iffy

New York Giants starting quarterback Daniel Jones missed practice because of a hamstring injury

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blake Martinez: Joe Judge 'one of the greatest coaches I've ever had' New York Giants LB Blake Martinez says Joe Judge is “one of the greatest head coaches” he’s ever had.

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Make no mistake, Judge is the boss of the improving Giants

The New York Giants are heading into their bye week with a 3-7 record under rookie coach Joe Judge

NOVEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blake Martinez is NY Giants’ Best Linebacker in Over a Decade It hasn't even taken a full season and linebacker Blake Martinez is already proving to be one of the best NY Giants linebackers in a long, l...

NOVEMBER 12, 2020 • GMENHQ.COM

NFC-East leading Eagles seek ninth straight against Giants

The Philadelphia Eagles will look for their ninth straight win against the Giants on Sunday

NOVEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Secures first interception Martinez had 10 tackles (three solo) and one interception during Sunday's 23-20 win over Washington.

Impact The 26-year-old reached double-digit tackles for the first time since Week 6 and also grabbed his first interception of the season. Martinez has 92 tackles (54 solo), two sacks, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery through nine games in 2020.

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Record not good, but young Giants improving under Joe Judge

Joe Judge has the New York Giants heading in the right direction at the halfway point of the season

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ready for Week 9 Martinez (hamstring) won't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game at Washington.

Impact The veteran linebacker was limited at practice all week due to the hamstring issue, but it won't affect his availability for Sunday's contest. Martinez remains a high-value IDP option for Week 9, per usual.

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE