Rueben Randle Sunday's 'next man up' for New York Giants

Rueben Randle responded to criticism of his work ethic by having the best game of his young NFL career on Sunday, catching six passes.

Tom Coughlin: Coach liked the finish, but not Sunday's start

The start was ugly, but the finish of Sunday's 41-27 victory over the Cleveland Browns made New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin happy.

Ahmad Bradshaw: 'I just ran angry today'

Ahmad Bradshaw says he 'ran angry' while compiling 200 yards as the giants defeated the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, 41-27.

Giants 41, Browns 27: Ahmad Bradshaw has career day in New York victory

Ahmad Bradshaw ran for a career-high 200 yards on 30 carries as the New York Giants (3-2) to lead the Giants past the Cleveland Browns, 41-27.

Giants vs. Browns score update: Giants lead 34-20 heading into 4th quarter

Victor Cruz scored his third touchdown of the game and the New York Giants extended their lead against the Cleveland Browns. New York leads 34-20 after three quarters.

After leading 27-17 at halftime, the Giants extended their lead when Eli Manning found Cruz for a 28-yard touchdown. The touchdown catch was Cruz' third of the game and he now has four catches for 46 yards through three quarters.

Josh Cribbs nearly matched the Giants touchdown on the following kickoff 74 yards to the Giants 30-yardline. The Browns, however, were unable to capitalize as they gained just seven yards setting up Phil Dawson for a 41-yard field goal.

Manning has completed 22-of-33 passes for 250 yards and three touchdowns. Ahmad Bradshaw has provided a strong running game for New York, rushing for 131 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries. Bradshaw was strong in the third quarter, gaining 51 yards.

The Browns will have the ball when the fourth quarter begins.

Giants vs. Browns score update: Giants lead 27-17 at halftime

After trailing 14-7 at the end of the first quarter, the Giants came back with 20 points in the second quarter to take a 27-17 halftime lead.

Cleveland struck first with a field goal in the second quarter, taking a 10-point lead, but New York came back with a field goal of their own to cut the lead to 17-10. Cleveland was driving for another potential score, but Giants safety Stevie Brown intercepted Brandon Weeden and returned it into Cleveland territory.

Eli Manning hit Rueben Randle for 36 yards, setting up Ahmad Bradshaw for a 4-yard touchdown run to tie the game. New York got the ball right back when Josh Cribbs fumbled the kickoff and the Giants recovered at the Browns 29-yard line.

New York didn't waste any time, scoring five plays later. Manning found Victor Cruz in the end zone for the second time in the game to give the Giants the 24-17 lead. Cleveland was forced to punt, and New York took over with just 17 second to play, but a 12-yard Bradshaw run and a pass interference penalty set up Lawrence Tynes for a 40-yard field goal.

Cruz has just three catches for 18 yards in the first half, but has scored two touchdowns. Manning has thrown for 179 yards in the first half while Bradshaw has rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries.

Giants' RB Andre Brown heads to locker room with head injury

New York Giants running back Andre Brown has left Sunday's game with a head injury, suffered during a kickoff return.

Giants vs. Browns score update: Giants trail 14-7 after 1st quarter

The New York Giants trail the Cleveland Browns, 14-7, after the first quarter of Sunday's game.

The game got off to a rough start for the Giants as Ahmad Bradshaw fumbled on the Giants' first offensive play, and Cleveland recovered at the Giants 22-yard line. Cleveland running back Trent Richardson needed just two carries to get into the end zone and give Cleveland an early 7-0 lead.

The Browns extended their lead to 14-0 on their next possession when Brandon Weeden hit Josh Gordon deep for a 62-yard touchdown. After fumbling and punting on their first two possessions, the Giants finally got some offense going on their third possession. New York went 92 yards on 11 plays, culminating in a 3-yard touchdown pass from Eli Manning to Victor Cruz.

With Hakeem Nicks out with an injury, the Giants are in need of a receiver to step up and complement Cruz. Early on, Rueben Randle has been able to fill that role. Randle caught four passes for 42 yards in the first quarter. All four of his catches came during the Giants' touchdown drive.

The Browns will have the ball when the second quarter begins, as they are driving in Giants' territory.

Giants vs. Browns inactives: Hakeem Nicks out vs. Cleveland

The New York Giants will be without safety Kenny Phillips, wide receivers Hakeem Nicks and Ramses Barden, defensive tackle Rocky Bernard, cornerback Jayron Hosley, tackle David Diehl and linebacker Keith Rivers for Sunday's contest with the Cleveland Browns.

Hakeem Nicks has missed the last two games for the Giants with a knee injury he suffered in Week 2 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. David Diehl also has not played since Week 2 due to a knee injury. Safety Kenny Phillips was injured in last week's game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

For the Cleveland Browns, wide receivers Mohamed Massaquoi and Travis Benjamin, quarterback Thaddeus Lewis, running back Brandon Jackson, defensive back Tashaun Gipson, offensive lineman Ryan Miller and tight end Alex Smith are inactive Sunday.

Massaquoi will miss his second straight game after leaving Cleveland's Week 3 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Running back Trent Richardson missed Friday practice following the birth of his third child, but he will be play Sunday against New York.

Cleveland Browns vs. New York Giants: Facts, stats and analysis

In need of a bounce-back win and missing a plethora of key players, the New York Giants (2-2) host the Cleveland Browns (0-4) on Sunday at 1 p.m. at MetLife Stadium.

Giants vs. Browns: New York brings injury depleted lineup into Week 5

The New York Giants will be entering Sunday's Week 5 matchup against the Cleveland Browns without several players who are suffering from injuries.

Wide receiver Ramses Barden will be unavailable due to a concussion sustained in last week's game against the Philadelphia Eagles. This will only further deplete the Giants' receiving corps as Hakeem Nicks had already been ruled out on Thursday.

Safety Kenny Phillips also sustained an injury in the game against Philadelphia when he twisted his knee while attempting to tackle running back LeSean McCoy. Phillips has also been listed out for Sunday. In addition, defensive tackle Rocky Bernard (Quadricep) and corner back Jayron Hosley (Hamstring) have also been ruled out.

Here is the complete injury report from Friday:

Out
WR Ramses Barden (Concussion - DNP)
DT Rocky Bernard (Quadricep - DNP)
CB Jayron Hosley (Hamstring - DNP)
WR Hakeem Nicks (Foot/Knee - DNP)
S Kenny Phillips (Knee - DNP)

Doubtful
T David Diehl (Knee - LP)
LB Keith Rivers (Hamstring - LP)

Questionable
LB Michael Boley (Hip - LP)
S Antrel Rolle (Knee - LP)
G Chris Snee (Hip - LP)
CB Corey Webster (Hand/Hamstring - LP)

Probable
C David Baas (Hand - FP)
CB Michael Coe (Hamstring - FP)

Giants-Browns injury report: New York left thin at wide receiver due to injuries

The New York Giants may be left thin at wide receiver as both Hakeem Nicks and Ramses Barden were forced to miss practice on Thursday. Nicks has already been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns.

Hakeem Nicks injury: Giants WR out vs. Browns

New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks will sit out for a third straight game, missing Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns.

Fantasy Football start/sit, Week 5: New York Giants edition

Which New York Giants to start and which ones to sit on your Fantasy Football team this week. The Giants face the 0-4 Cleveland Browns in Week 5.

Week 5 NFL odds: Browns vs. Giants

The New York Giants are expected to win comfortably by oddsmakers heading into their matchup with the 0-4 Cleveland Browns.

NFL picks and predictions Week 5: Browns vs. Giants

The Cleveland Browns will travel to the Big Apple as decided underdogs against the New York Giants on Sunday.

NFL picks and predictions, Week 5: Browns vs. Giants,

The Cleveland Browns will travel to the Big Apple as decided underdogs against the New York Giants on Sunday.

Giants' injury report, Wednesday: Ramses Barden has concussion

Ramses Barden will not practice Wednesday for the New York Giants. Head coach Tom Coughlin said Wednesday that Barden suffered a concussion during the final drive in Sunday's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

"He complained of a headache and asked if he could be evaluated," Coughlin said. "They sent him for the evaluation yesterday. I think a lot of the symptoms were okay, but there was enough there to slow him down. He is on the (concussion) protocol."

Barden is part of a list of 13 players on the Giants' pre-practice injury report as they begin preparation for Sunday's game at MetLife Stadium against the 0-4 Cleveland Browns. Here is the complete list.

Barden (concussion), Chris Snee (hip), David Baas (hand), wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (foot/knee), safety Kenny Phillips (knee), defensive tackle Rocky Bernard (quadriceps) and linebackers Michael Boley (hip) and Keith Rivers (hamstring) will not practice.

Tackle David Diehl (knee) and cornerback Jayron Hosley (hamstring) will do individuals drills "and a little more," Coughlin said.

Safety Antrel Rolle (knee) and cornerbacks Corey Webster (hand) and Michael Coe (hamstring) are also on the list.

Tyler Sash suspension: Ban by NFL over, Sash rejoins Giants

Tyler Sash is ready to get back to work following the completion of his four-game suspension.

Giants vs. Browns: Preview, game time, injuries, odds, TV information

Looking ahead to this Sunday's Week 5 NFL game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns