Giants WRs Sterling Shepard and Darius Slayton have both been ruled out for for the remainder of Sunday’s game against the Falcons with hamstring injuries.

The silver lining is rookie Kadarius Toney seems to finding his groove a bit in the Giants’ offense and is really going to have to step up if Shepard and Slayton both have to miss time. Kenny Golladay and C.J. Board will be other options as well for the time being.

Giants GM Dave Getleman on the erratic start to camp for rookie WR Kadarius Toney: "It doesn’t make us any less enthused about him. The kid’s a tremendous talent."

Related players: Sterling Shepard, Darius Slayton, Kenny Golladay

Toney has got off to a slow start in camp, missing time after being on the COVID-19 list. But even when he was on the field, he didn't stand out according to many other reports. He's also missed time with an undisclosed injury. The critics have been saying he's spent more time with trainers than on the field. With Shepard, Slayton and Golladay in the fold, Toney may struggle for snaps.

Giants WR Darius Slayton told reporters that he and QB Daniel Jones has natural chemistry and see the game the same way according to Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News.

"Slayton flies under the radar right now as a key part of this offense, even if his role will be different with more bodies at the position," Leonard tweeted.

The third-year receiver accumulated 11 more receiving yards than his rookie season, but averaged six fewer yards per game. It is unknown how targets will be distributed with the arrivals of Kenny Golladay and Kadarius Toney, but a strong connection is valuable between a receiver and quarterback. Slayton is John Paulsen's WR81, 17 spots ahead of Toney and 26 spots behind Sterling Shepard.

Giants WR Darius Slayton returned to Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Giants WR Darius Slayton is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles with a shoulder injury, according to Art Stapleton of The Record.

The Giants will lean on Evan Engram, Sterling Shepard, and Golden Tate in Slayton's absence.

The Giants designated Shepard (toe) for return from IR on Tuesday.

Related players: Darius Slayton, Golden Tate

Reports say Shepard has been working on the side during recent weeks and took part in drills Tuesday, so he could be close to a return. The bad news for owners is the Giants are on a short week and play at Philly Thursday night. He has 21 days to return to the roster and the Giants get 11 days after their game on Thursday.

It’s a short week for the Giants and that means they issued an estimated practice report on Monday. The team didn’t practice a day after notching their first victory of the season, but they said that wide receiver Darius Slayton would have been limited by a foot injury.

Slayton had two catches for 41 yards and the team’s first passing touchdown since the opening week of the season. Slayton, who has all three of the team’s receiving touchdowns, could be seen favoring the foot at points during the game, the story said.