Webb is expected to be the Giants' backup quarterback Sunday versus the Redskins, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Webb has increased his reps with the first-team offense the past few weeks, seemingly in preparation for an appearance before the conclusion of his rookie campaign. Even so, he didn't serve as the backup QB when Eli Manning vacated his starting spot to Geno Smith in Week 13. With active status likely this weekend, there's a good chance Webb takes the field for the first time as a professional, especially with the Giants one loss away from locking up the No. 2 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.

Webb has been taking some snaps with the Giants' first-team offense during practice this week, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports. "We're amping [Webb] up a little bit," interim head coach Steve Spagnuolo said. "He's always preparing like he's going to be a two or maybe even play in the games. So the preparation is the same, but we just wanted to make sure we got him some reps on the field."

EDGE Analysis

Spagnuolo indicated there won't be a changing of the guard at quarterback this week, as Eli Manning is set to make his third consecutive start Sunday against the Cardinals. However, the fact that Webb received reps with the first team for the first time since the summer suggests that the rookie could unseat Geno Smith for backup duties in Week 16. If Webb impresses the coaching staff during subsequent practices, he might receive the opportunity to play a few series in the season finale against the Redskins, if not start over Manning outright.

Giants interim head coach Steve Spagnuolo said Wednesday that Webb will remain inactive as the team's No. 3 quarterback Week 15 against the Eagles, Dan Duggan of NJ.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Though Webb has yet to dress at any point during his rookie season, Spagnuolo left open the possibility that Webb could start Week 16 against the Cardinals, according to Paul Schwartz of the New York Post reports. The 2-11 Giants, who benched Geno Smith and turned the reins of the offense back over to Eli Manning in last week's loss to the Cowboys, have little to lose by seeing what Webb, a 2017 third-round pick, can do, but it seems the rookie must first demonstrate in practices that he has a full grasp of the offense before he gets a look.

Webb is expected to remain the Giants' No. 3 quarterback leading up to Sunday's game against the Cowboys and is thus likely to be inactive for the contest, Tom Rock of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

In one of his first decisions after being named interim head coach following Ben McAdoo's firing Monday, Steve Spagnuolu elected to reinsert Eli Manning as the team's starting quarterback over Geno Smith, who directed the offense in the Week 13 loss to the Raiders. Though Smith is set to become a free agent this offseason and may not have a future with the organization, he'll stick around as Manning's top backup for at least this week with Webb apparently not yet ready for game action. The rookie is expected to get more reps in practice this week, potentially setting him up for backup duties -- or even a start or two -- during the Giants' final three games of the regular season.

Webb is expected to be inactive for Sunday's game against the Raiders, but should receive 2-to-3 starts before the 2017 season ends, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Though Giants head coach Ben McAdoo announced that longtime starter Eli Manning would be benched in favor of Geno Smith this week, Manning will still slot in as the top backup, leaving Webb as the team's No. 3 quarterback. Since Smith is set to become a free agent this offseason and the soon-to-be 37-year-old Manning doesn't look to be a part of the club's future plans, it makes sense for the non-contending Giants to see what Webb, a 2017 third-round pick, can do over the final handful of games. It's generally expected that Webb will gradually pick up his reps in practices over the next two weeks before eventually displacing Smith atop the depth chart, giving the rookie some late-season appeal in deeper two-quarterback leagues.

Webb's practice routine hasn't yet changed, but head coach Ben McAdoo hinted that it will in the coming weeks, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Geno Smith seemingly took all of the first-team practice reps in preparation for Sunday's start in Oakland, it sounds as if Webb could mix in with the starters as soon as next week. McAdoo already said Webb would get playing time by the end of the season, and ESPN.com's Jordan Raanan believes it may not be long before the rookie takes the reins of Big Blue's offense. As for the more immediate future, Eli Manning is expected to serve as the No. 2 quarterback Sunday, potentially relegating Webb to inactive status once again, per Greg Joyce of the New York Post. The Giants probably want to see how Webb looks in practice with the starters before they provide an estimated date for his NFL regular-season debut.

Webb is expected to receive a trial as the Giants' starting quarterback before the season ends, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports. "Over the last five games, we will take a look at Geno [Smith], and we will also give Davis an opportunity," Giants head coach Ben McAdoo said Tuesday after announcing that Eli Manning would be removed from his starting role.

EDGE Analysis

Smith will get the first look as the No. 1 signal caller Sunday against the Raiders while the 2-9 Giants look to the future, with Webb, a rookie third-round pick out of California, expected to dress as the backup quarterback for the first time this season. Given Smith's modest track record as a starter for the Jets in 2013 and 2014 and his status as an unrestricted free agent this offseason, he may only receive a game or two directing the offense until the Giants see what Webb can do. Since Webb has yet to log an NFL snap, expectations should be tempered once he finally does receive an opportunity, but the fact that he's merely in line to play at some point should be enough to put him on the radar in fantasy leagues that start two quarterbacks or have quarterbacks available for a flex spot.

Webb (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

EDGE Analysis

Webb, a rookie third-round pick out of California, has yet to make his NFL debut. So long as starter Eli Manning and top backup Geno Smith both remain healthy, Webb is unlikely to dress on game days.

Webb is expected to play most of the second half in Thursday's preseason finale against the Patriots, ESPN.com's Jordan Raanan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Geno Smith and Josh Johnson are expected to split the first half as they continue to battle for the top backup job. Webb, a 2017 third-round selection, is still expected to spend his rookie season as the No. 3 quarterback and a gameday inactive. He might be limited to mop-up duty Thursday if the Giants decide they want to see more of Smith and/or Johnson after halftime.

Webb is expected to operate as the Giants' third-string quarterback during the upcoming season, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Webb was selected in the the third round of the 2017 NBA Draft, but is expected to spend the upcoming season in a developmental role as the team's third quarterback, which will likely keep him inactive for most game days. Geno Smith and Josh Johnson are expected to battle for the backup job behind Eli Manning, with one of the two being let go prior to the season. The Giants consider Webb a player to develop for the future and the fact that he was a third-round pick essentially locks him into a roster spot.