According to the official Twitter of the New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks has been downgraded from doubtful to out for Sunday's game against the New England Patriots.
The @Giants have activated WR Ramses Barden to the 53-man roster..Nicks, Bradshaw & Baas have been ruled out for Patriots Game
Nicks suffered a hamstring during the Giants week eight win over the Miami Dolphins. He has not practiced all week and did not travel with the team.
Nicks has played in every game this season. He has 37 catches for 552 yards and three touchdowns, which is down from last season when Nicks broke out with 79 catches 1052 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Recently activated Ramses Barden along with Mario Manningham and Victor Cruz will be expected to pick up the slack with Nicks inactive against the 5-2 New England Patriots.
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