Brian Burns EDR/LB NYG (14) Tue 12/23/25 8:33 PM
Brian Burns
EDR/LB NYG (14)
Burns logged four tackles (two solo), including 2.0 sacks, during the Giants' loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Burns had been struggling as of late, failing to record a sack across his previous three outings but he delivered a bounce-back performance during the loss, forcing a J.J. McCarthy fumble that Tyler Nubin ran back for a touchdown. The 27-year-old is having the best season of his career, having already compiled a personal-best 15.0 sacks and will look to add to his totals across the team's final two games of the season.
Brian Burns EDR/LB NYG (14) Wed 11/26/25 12:13 AM
Brian Burns
EDR/LB NYG (14)
Burns recorded two total tackles in Sunday's 34-27 overtime loss to the Lions.
EDGE Analysis
Burns finished with his least impressive statline of the campaign, failing to secure a solo tackle for the first time this season while his two stops marked a new low for the linebacker this year. Burns has been exceptional in his second season in New York, compiling 13.0 sacks, which is second only to Miles Garrett (18.0) through 12 weeks, and he'll look to get back on track against New England in Week 13.
Brian Burns EDR/LB NYG (14) Mon 11/17/25 8:15 PM
Brian Burns
EDR/LB NYG (14)
Burns finished Sunday's Week 11 loss to Green Bay with five tackles (three solo), including 2.0 sacks, and a defensed pass.
EDGE Analysis
Burns recorded both of New York's sacks in the contest, taking down Jordan Love just before halftime and again just before the end of the game. The veteran pass rusher is having a career-best season, tallying 13.0 sacks through 11 contests. Burns' sack total has exceeded his previous career-best regular-season mark (which had been 12.5), and he ranks second in the NFL in the category behind Myles Garrett (15.0).
Brian Burns EDR/LB NYG (14) Tue 11/11/25 8:22 PM
Brian Burns
EDR/LB NYG (14)
Burns tallied five tackles (four solo) during the Giants' loss versus the Bears on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Burns had a solid outing in the loss, but this was just the second game this season where he failed to record a sack. The 2019 first-round pick is now just 1.5 sacks shy of his career-high total set in 2022, and he will look to keep producing in the Week 11 matchup versus Green Bay.
Brian Burns EDR/LB NYG (14) Tue 10/28/25 9:10 PM
Brian Burns
EDR/LB NYG (14)
Burns tallied four tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, during the Giants' loss to the Eagles on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Burns was dealing with a hip injury throughout the week but ended up having a strong outing nonetheless, as he managed to record his tenth sack of the season. The 27-year-old is already just 2.5 sacks short of his career-high total set back in 2022, and he will look to add to his totals during the Week 9 matchup versus the 49ers.
Brian Burns EDR/LB NYG (14) Sun 10/26/25 11:42 AM
Brian Burns
EDR/LB NYG (14)
Burns (hip) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
Burns didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday but returned in a limited capacity Friday. Despite not logging a full practice and being labeled as questionable, Burns was always expected to suit up for the Week 8 divisional matchup against the defending champs. The veteran pass rusher leads the league with 9.0 sacks, and he racked up two of those, including a season-high seven tackles, during the Giants' Week 6 upset win over the Eagles on Thursday Night Football.
Brian Burns EDR/LB NYG (14) Fri 10/24/25 3:15 PM
Brian Burns
EDR/LB NYG (14)
Burns (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Burns didn't practice earlier in the week but remains expected to play against the Eagles, according to Evan Barnes of Newsday. Burns has been a menace off the edge for the Giants this season, posting 34 tackles (23 solo), including league highs in TFLs (12) and sacks (9.0), along with four pass breakups and one forced fumble.
Brian Burns EDR/LB NYG (14) Wed 10/22/25 7:52 PM
Brian Burns
EDR/LB NYG (14)
Burns (hip) did not practice Wednesday, but he is expected to play Sunday against the Eagles, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
Burns was originally reported to have suffered a foot injury and was spotted in a walking boot after Sunday's game against Denver. However, his injury was modified to a foot issue in Wednesday's practice report. Despite not practicing, Burns also told Barnes that he will be able to suit up for the Giants' Week 8 matchup against the Eagles.
Brian Burns EDR/LB NYG (14) Wed 10/22/25 1:31 PM
Brian Burns
EDR/LB NYG (14)
Burns (foot) didn't practice Wednesday and is considered day-to-day, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
Burns was seen wearing a walking boot following the Giants' Week 7 loss to the Broncos, so being labeled as "day-to-day" is a relatively encouraging sign. The 2019 first-round pick from Florida State has been one of the league's best defensive players this season, recording 34 total tackles, including 9.0 sacks (tied for the NFL lead), four passes defended and one forced fumble through seven games. He likely needs to upgrade to at least limited practice Thursday or Friday to have a chance at playing in Sunday's matchup against the Eagles.
Brian Burns EDR/LB NYG (14) Sun 10/19/25 8:37 PM
Brian Burns
EDR/LB NYG (14)
Burns was seen wearing a walking boot on his right foot in the locker room after Sunday's 33-32 loss to the Broncos, Connor Hughes of SNY.tv reports.
EDGE Analysis
The pass rusher finished the game with four tackles, including 2.0 sacks and an additional tackle for a loss. Burns has played on most of the defensive snaps for New York this season, and he now has 9.0 sacks in seven games. The Giants are deep on the edge, with Abdul Carter and Kayvon Thibodeaux in addition to Burns, but the loss of the veteran would nonetheless impact the defense.