Cruz caught one of his two targets for 48 yards.

EDGE Analysis

Cruz's snaps have been reduced of late, and he's no more than a tertiary option at this point in his career.

Cruz (ankle) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game against the Bears.

EDGE Analysis

Contained to limited practices all week as he tends to a low-ankle sprain, Cruz will end his DNP streak at one contest. While he has to jostle with Odell Beckham and Sterling Shepard for targets on a weekly basis, Cruz should be able to make an impact against a Bears defense that has surrendered 194.8 receiving yards per game and 10 touchdowns in nine contests to wideouts this season.

Cruz (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

In the first full session of the week, Cruz remained a limited participant for a second straight day, despite assertions from the wide receiver that he had "no problems" with his workload. According to the New York Daily News, he's tending to a low-right ankle sprain, but Raanan noted the Giants intend to have the veteran back in action Sunday against the Bears. Cruz's removal from the injury report Friday would pave the way for a return.

Cruz (ankle) was limited on the Giants' estimated injury report Wednesday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Ben McAdoo contained his players to a jog-through just two days removed from Monday night's win against the Bengals. If his potential activity is any indication, Cruz will partake in at least a limited fashion Thursday. How he emerges from the renewed exertion on his low-ankle sprain will determine his availability for Sunday's contest with the Bears.

Cruz (ankle) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Cruz didn't press his luck during a mere jog-through, with the aim of a return to Thursday's full session, per Art Stapleton of The Record. Carrying a low-ankle sprain, Cruz may ease into Week 11 prep, but Thursday's injury report will reveal where he stands in his recovery.

Head coach Ben McAdoo expects Cruz (ankle) take part in practice Thursday, Art Stapleton of The Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

Facing a short week due to an appearance on Monday night, the Giants will be contained to a jog-through Wednesday. A return for the first normal practice of the week would set Cruz on the path to end his DNP streak at one contest, but whether he'll be able to handle more than a limited session on his low-ankle sprain is unclear. His activity level will thus be monitored closely as Sunday's game against the Bears draws closer.

Cruz (ankle) is listed as inactive Monday versus the Bengals.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, the Giants will exercise caution with Cruz's low ankle sprain, likely due to his extensive history with debilitating lower body injuries. While the absence may be short-lived, there's an opening for Roger Lewis, Dwayne Harris, and Tavarres King to make inroads in the passing attack.

Cruz (ankle) is destined to be inactive for Monday's game against the Bengals, Kimberly Jones of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Reports surfaced over the weekend that Cruz was unlikely to play Monday, so his expected inactive status only furthers that outlook. While his unavailability will still need to be confirmed prior to kickoff, Cruz sitting out would stand to allow Roger Lewis to get more snaps as the third receiving option behind Odell Beckham and Sterling Shepard.

Cruz (ankle) is not expected to play Monday against the Bengals, according to Art Stapleton of the Bergen Record.

EDGE Analysis

Cruz is officially listed as questionable because of the injury, and while he'll apparently get a shot to try out his ankle in pre-game warmups, the team is not optimistic he'll be able to play. Roger Lewis could get more snaps in Cruz's absence, though his fantasy upside is limited.

Cruz (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's matchup against the Bengals.

EDGE Analysis

Cruz has been absent from the previous two practices, but has apparently been showing signs of improvement while working with the Giaints' training staff. The veteran receiver has played in every game this season after being sidelined since October of 2014 due to a groin injury. Given his lack of practice time, his status for Monday appears very much up in the air. Roger Lewis will presumably get most of the snaps in three-wide formations if Cruz cannot go.