Ed Valentine of Big Blue View was nice enough to answer 6 questions about his New York Giants ahead of this week’s matchup with the Tennessee Titans.

1 – How is morale with the news that Jaxson Dart is out for the season? 

That depends on whether you are asking about the team or the fanbase. Some in the fanbase have already tossed in the towel on the season. The Giants themselves? As John Harbaugh said on Wednesday, the story of the season has yet to be written, and there are still 15 chapters to go. Players have a job to do, and on Sunday they will be fired up and ready to do it.

2 – What are the early impressions of former Titans DC Dennard Wilson? 

I like Wilson. I like the aggressiveness he is trying to bring to the secondary. I think he is a very good defensive coordinator. I am less sure about the hand he has been dealt with the Giants’ defensive personnel.

3 – As you know, the Giants and Titans don’t play very often. Who are some of the under-the-radar players that we should keep an eye out for? 

Under-the-radar guys are sort of difficult right now. I will, though, give you a few players to pay attention to.
Offense — Marcus Mbow. If Andrew Thomas can’t go at left tackle (groin/adductor) Mbow will likely be there. He is a second-year swing tackle who did well enough in spot duty last season.
— Defense — I’m watching Abdul Carter and Arvell Reese. Both are top 5 picks in the draft, and I’m waiting for impactful, breakout games from both.
— Special teams — PK Dominic Zvada is a rookie who has a big leg and has been impressive.

4 – If the Giants could steal one player from the Titans’ roster, who would it be and why? (Bonus points if it isn’t Jeffery Simmons, but I’m not sure where else I’d go if I were you)

I love bonus points. Simmons would be the clear choice if I wasn’t playing for the bonus. Great player who would fill a massive need for the Giants on their defensive line.

My “bonus points” choice? I’m taking Carnell Tate. I did not want to see the Giants draft Tate at No. 5, and the Titans made sure that didn’t happen. The Giants, though, need more explosive plays, and they need a big-time wideout to pair with Malik Nabers. Thus, Tate.

5- What’s the biggest matchup in the Titans’ favor and the biggest matchup against their favor?

In the Titans’ favor is probably Jeffrey Simmons against the middle of the Giants’ offensive line. In the Giants’ favor — the fact that John Harbaugh is the head coach and Brian Daboll isn’t.

6 – Who wins this game and why? With the Giants currently listed as 2.5-point favorites, what’s your score prediction?

The Giants win. The Dart loss is a blow, obviously. Thing is, even without Dart I think the Giants are closer to the good team they looked like Week 1 against Dallas than the bad one they looked like in Week 2 against the Rams. I think they play an inspired, determined, physical game and win a close one. Giants 20, Titans 17

The Tennessee Titans are getting closer to their game against the New York Giants in Week 3.

After losing their first two games at home, the Titans need to figure out how to come out on top when they are on the road.

MCM community, how do you feel about the Titans against the Giants in Week 3? Let us know in the comments section below.

Today’s Titans news

3 Storylines I’m Watching Most in Titans’ Week 3 Matchup Against Giants | Tennessee Titans On SI

There is a lot of cross-pollination between the Titans and Giants, which could make the Week 3 matchup juicy.

Titans legend Chris Johnson confronts football’s possible connection to ALS while fighting for more time with his family | A to Z Sports

Titans legend Chris Johnson continues to become one of the new faces of ALS after announcing his diagnosis earlier this year.

Today’s NFL news

Brian Daboll on Jaxson Dart: He’ll be back ‘stronger than ever’ | Big Blue View

Before joining the Titans, offensive coordinator Brian Daboll was the head coach for the Giants, where he helped Dart as a rookie.

Packers Winners and Losers: Week 3 vs. the Falcons | Acme Packing Company

The Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers kicked off Week 3, and a big upset took place at Lambeau Field.

The Tennessee Titans are facing a different team than they intended as they take on the New York Giants in Week 3.

Jaxson Dart suffered a knee injury against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2, which is knocking him out for the season. This means Jameis Winston will start for the Giants when they host the Titans.

MCM community, how do you feel about the Titans battling Winston instead of Dart against the Giants? Let us know in the comments section below.

Today’s Titans news

Titans’ Week 3: 2 Major Keys to Pulling Off a Needed Road Win Over Giants | Tennessee Titans On SI

The Titans are facing a must-win game against the Giants this weekend, so they should really focus on stopping running back Cam Skattebo.

Tennessee Titans biggest secondary issues aren’t about lack of talent, and the heartbreaking loss to the Eagles verified that | A to Z Sports

The Titans are learning more about themselves after every game. Luckily, they can make some adjustments early in the season, especially when it comes to the secondary.

Today’s NFL news

Jaxson Dart injury changes the story of 2026, and perhaps beyond, for the Giants | Big Blue View

Jaxson Dart won’t play against the Titans this week, which changes the entire trajectory of the Giants’ season.

NY Giants’ injury concerns extend beyond Jaxson Dart | Big Blue View

The Giants are banged up beyond belief as they march into just the third game of the season. This should give the Titans a chance to capitalize.

JC Latham has one really tough play on Sunday. It came at a terrible time, as the Tennessee Titans were set up with 1st and goal from the 8-yard line in a 17-17 game with 2:33 left to play. Latham got beat and allowed Cam Ward to get sacked. Former Titans scout Blake Beddingfield wrote at PaulKuharsky.com that the play design was poor there, giving Latham “no options on his block.”

On the whole, Latham has been much improved this season. Check out this graphic from Pro Football Focus:

Latham is consistently winning in pass blocking without the Titans having to give him help. Look, those are the numbers you expect from a guy when you draft him with the 7th overall pick. It took Latham longer to get here than we had hoped, but it finally seems like the Titans have a right tackle they can count on (left tackle is another story).

This gives the Titans two really good young players on the offensive line with Latham and Peter Skoronski. They are going to have to address left tackle sooner rather than later, but in case you didn’t know, it’s a whole lot easier to find one tackle than two. #math

Rookie left guard Fernando Carmona improved from Week 1 to Week 2. If he can develop into a solid player, the Titans might not be as far away from having a good offensive line as we feared at the beginning of the year.

The Tennessee Titans are leaving Nashville for the first time this season as they take on the New York Giants in Week 3.

The Titans will have the opportunity to face off against Jameis Winston after Jaxson Dart suffered a knee injury against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2’s edition of Monday Night Football.

MCM community, how do you feel about the Titans’ chances of winning a game against the Giants? Let us know in the comments section below.

Today’s Titans news

Why the Titans Will Beat the Giants in Week 3, Why They Won’t, and a Prediction | Tennessee Titans On SI

The Titans face a number of possibilities when they face off against the Giants in Week 3.

5 Contracts NFL Teams Already Regret 2 Weeks Into 2026 Season | Bleacher Report

Titans wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson has six catches for 47 yards over the first two weeks of the season after signing a four-year, $70 million deal in the offseason.

Today’s NFL news

Jaxson Dart injury: NY Giants’ QB could miss the remainder of the 2026 season | Big Blue View

Jaxson Dart won’t play against the Titans this week, but he also might not see the field for the rest of the 2026 season.

NY Giants shuffle practice squad, bring back 2 familiar names | Big Blue View

The Giants are moving forward after their Week 2 loss as they begin to prepare for the Titans, who will march into East Rutherford hungry to pull out a win on Sunday.

Jaxson Dart suffered a knee injury on the New York Giants’ first possession last night in the loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The broadcast showed the Giants trainer talking to head coach John Harbaugh, saying that Dart would likely be out 4-6 weeks. There was a report later in the game that Dart’s knee injury was suspected to be minor. That apparently is not the case.

Multiple outlets are reporting today that Dart could be facing season-ending knee surgery. It has been a tough start to Dart’s NFL career. He suffered multiple injuries last year that sidelined him for a large part of the season. Now, he might be out for the rest of this season as well.

The Tennessee Titans face the New York Giants this week. Jameis Winston will be the starter in that game. Winston is one of the more entertaining quarterbacks in the league. The old joke is that you can play Winston and the defense he is facing in fantasy football because he will probably throw a couple of touchdowns to both teams. Winston should be easier to scheme against than Dart because he doesn’t have the same mobility.

The wait for Will Levis is finally over. He has signed with the New York Jets practice squad, per Tom Pelissero:

While I don’t think Levis has what it takes to be a starter in the NFL, I am surprised that it took him this long to get a job. His physical tools are off the charts. He is a big, physical player with a huge arm. The biggest question for him is whether or not he has what it takes between the ears to play the position.

It was just two years ago that the Tennessee Titans anointed Levis their starter and brought in Brian Callahan to develop him into a quality NFL QB. Of course, that took just two weeks to go off the rails in spectacular fashion (ironically against the Jets). The Titans drafted Cam Ward with the first pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to replace Levis.

Levis replaces Bailey Zappe as the Jets’ practice squad QB. Geno Smith serves as the Jets’ starting QB and is backed up by rookie Cade Klubnik. The Jets will most likely be in the quarterback market in the 2027 NFL Draft.