DEVONTAE BOOKER NEWS

Totals 125 from scrimmage Booker rushed 15 times for 60 yards and caught five of six targets for 65 yards in Monday night's 20-17 loss to the Chiefs.

Impact Booker racked up his most scrimmage yards of the season, balancing his production between the rushing and passing games. His biggest contribution came on a 41-yard catch prior to halftime, helping set up a field goal for the Giants. Although he didn't find the end zone Monday, Booker still fared admirably while drawing another start in Saquon Barkley's (ankle) absence. Barkley hopes to be available for Week 9's matchup versus the Raiders, but Booker's presence could enable New York to manage Barkley's exposure if needed upon his return to the lineup.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giants' many mistakes prove costly in 20-17 loss to Chiefs

There wasn’t any one play that doomed the New York Giants against Kansas City on Monday night

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Monday Night Football top plays: Mahomes, Chiefs narrowly escape Giants

It came down to the wire in Kansas City, as the Chiefs escaped the Giants on Monday Night Football. Here are the top plays!

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Book it! Devontae Booker turns dump-off pass into 41-yard catch and run New York Giants running back Devontae Booker catches a pass from quarterback Daniel Jones and turns it into a 41-yard catch and run gain.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • NFL.COM

Devontae Booker goes 41 yards on catch-and-run ' Giants vs. Chiefs Highlights Running back Devontae Booker catches a short pass from quarterback Daniel Jones and turns it into a 41-yard gain.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • GIANTS.COM

Saquon Barkley Injury Update Solidifies Devontae Booker Week 8 Fantasy Outlook Sixth-year veteran running back Devontae Booker has been leading the New York Giants backfield every since No. 1 RB Saquon Barkley went down...

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

RB Devontae Booker on Week 8 matchup on Monday Night Football Running back Devontae Booker speaks to the media Saturday to discuss the team's Week 8 matchup against the Chiefs on Monday Night Football.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • GIANTS.COM

Jones not worried about offensive mates for Giants

Daniel Jones isn’t worrying whether running back Saquon Barkley or wide receivers Kenny Golladay, Kadarius Toney or Sterling Shepard are going to the lineup for the New York Giants...

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Salvages day with touchdown Booker recorded 14 carries for 51 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 25-3 win over the Panthers. He added two receptions for 15 yards.

Impact Booker got another chance to serve as the team's lead back with Saquon Barkley (ankle) still sidelined. He out-carried Elijah Penny 14-9 and also had three targets as opposed to Penny's zero. Booker found the end zone for the third time this season, icing the game late in the fourth quarter with a 19-yard rush. In the three weeks Barkley has missed -- including the game he exited early -- Booker has earned at least 15 touches and racked up over 50 yards. There's a possibility that Barkley returns in Week 8, but Booker figures to benefit from his absence should Barkley remain sidelined.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Devontae Booker shakes defenders on 19-yard TD New York Giants running back Devontae Booker races past the defense for a touchdown.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • NFL.COM

Devontae Booker scores from 19 yards out ' Giants vs. Panthers Highlights Running back Devontae Booker races past the defense for a 19-yard touchdown run to extend the Giants lead.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • GIANTS.COM

In line for lead role again Booker is expected to serve as New York's lead back Sunday against the Panthers with Saquon Barkley (ankle) having been ruled out for a second straight week, Matt Citak of the Gian...

Impact Since Barkley exited early in the Week 5 loss to the Cowboys, Booker has taken over as the team's unquestioned bell cow out of the backfield. The Giants have instead turned to fullback Elijhaa Penny on the rare occasions Booker has left the field, while the third option on the depth chart (Gary Brightwell) has been limited exclusively to special-teams work. With Barkley out again, Booker should be in store for another sizable role Week 7 after playing 71 percent of the snaps and earning 16 touches (12 carries, four receptions) in the 38-11 loss to the Rams in Week 6. Considering the Giants trailed big early and were forced into catchup mode for most of the second half, Booker could see his carry and snap count rise if New York is able to stay competitive enough to follow a more neutral game script against Carolina.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 7

Ryan Tannehill and the Tennessee Titans are in a great spot against the Kansas City Chiefs, though he could have to play without tackle Taylor Lewan and possibly without receiver J...

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Furnishes 69 total yards in start Booker rushed 12 times for 41 yards and secured all four targets for 28 yards in the Giants' 38-11 loss to the Rams on Sunday.

Impact As the final score implies, game script put a significant crimp on Booker's overall rushing opportunities. However, the veteran back acquitted himself well when he did have a chance to touch the ball, serving as a valuable outlet option for Daniel Jones through the air while making the best of limited running room. Booker will be set for another start Week 7 against a tough Panthers defense if Saquon Barkley (ankle) remains out for another contest.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In line for spot start Sunday Booker will be the Giants' No. 1 running back Sunday against the Rams with Saquon Barkley (ankle) ruled out, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact After Barkley's early departure Week 5 at Dallas, Booker handled just about all of the RB work, logging 60 of 68 offensive snaps en route to 58 total yards and two TDs on 19 touches. Booker aside, only fullback Elijaah Penny had snaps (six on offense) and a touch (a four-yard carry), while rookie sixth-rounder Gary Brightwell only saw action on special teams (16 plays) among the Giants' options out of the backfield. Booker will take on a Rams defense Sunday that has given up the 14th-most yards from scrimmage per game (135.8) and four touchdowns to running backs in five contests this season.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giants' Barkley frustrated by ankle, Jones making progress

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is dealing with frustration after working almost a year to get back on the field

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

RB Devontae Booker on stepping in for Saquon Barkley Running back Devontae Booker talks to the media Thursday about stepping in for the injured Saquon Barkley.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • GIANTS.COM

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 6

Cincinnati's Joe Burrow seems set to play in an indoor game against a Detroit Lions pass defense (which ranks 30th in adjusted pass defense, via numberFire’s metrics)

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Week 6 Fantasy Busts: Devontae Booker, Kadarius Toney go from hot waiver pickups to risky 'starts' Devontae Booker and Kadarius Toney headline our list of potential Week 6 fantasy busts. They have been hot waiver pickups this week, but the...

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Fantasy Waiver Wire: FAAB Report for Week 6 pickups, free agents RBs like Devontae Booker and Darrel Williams will dominate waivers, but WR/TEs Kadarius Toney and Hunter Henry will also be among Week 6's t...

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Fantasy Football live updates: Week 6 waiver wire, adds, drops, sleepers, rankings, Devontae Booker analysis and more With Week 5 now behind us (thankfully, for those of us with Giants-heavy rosters), it's time to look ahead to our claims and bids on the Wee...

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups 2021: Fantasy Football Players You Need to Add It's never to late to turn your fantasy season around. Making savvy additions on the waiver wire is one of the best ways to do just that. He...

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Two TDs as Barkley replacement Booker rushed 16 times for 42 yards and a touchdown and brought in three of four targets for 16 yards and another score in the Giants' 44-20 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday.

Impact Booker took on an exponentially larger role than usual with Saquon Barkley exiting the game for good in the first quarter with a rolled left ankle. The journeyman turned in a solid performance considering he had to play a significant portion of the game against a defense that didn't have to worry about Daniel Jones (concussion), Barkley, Kenny Golladay (knee), Darius Slayton (hamstring) and Sterling Shepard (hamstring). Booker's one-yard touchdown run late in the second quarter and his three-yard scoring grab late in the fourth gave a bit of extra fuel to what should already be robust waiver-wire appeal in coming days; Barkley, who Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports was seen with crutches and a walking boot after the game, appears likely to miss the Week 6 contest versus the Rams, at minimum.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giants dazed and wobbly after QB Jones, RB Barkley hurt

The New York Giants are reeling with injuries and losses

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

RB Devontae Booker on 2-TD game following Saquon Barkley injury Running back Devontae Booker speaks to the media after the loss to the Cowboys about filling in for the injured Saquon Barkley.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • GIANTS.COM