# Michael David Smith: Smith expects Giants pass rusher Brian Burns' low ankle sprain to sideline him for at least the coming week's game. **Claimed:** Sep 23, 2026 **Pundit:** Michael David Smith — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/michael-david-smith **Outlet:** NBC Sports — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/outlets/nbc-sports **How it reached us:** published in writing **Original:** https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/brian-burns-likely-to-miss-time-with-low-ankle-sprain One checkable claim, graded on its own against what actually happened. It names 2 players and teams, each linked to their own record. Nothing to score yet: this grades once the result is in. > But it is probably serious enough to keep him out at least this week. *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **But it is probably serious enough to keep him out at least this week.** - Kind: Availability Calls · About: Brian Burns, New York Giants - Verdict: not settled yet ## Who this take is about - Brian Burns — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/brian-burns - New York Giants — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/giants ## What others said about the same people - Patricia Traina on Paulson Adebo: Traina projects the Giants' initial 53-man roster position by position, naming who makes the team and who lands on the practice squad, including keeping Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Evan Neal (with a possible trade), Dalen Cambre over Braxton Berrios, Lucas Patrick as backup center, and Dominic Zvada as the kicker. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/8bb1a183-b45b-44db-8a61-23bdd2238a6b (scored 100) - Bob Folger on Zaire Barnes: Reviewing the Giants' defense and special teams in the preseason game against Miami, Folger states he has little doubt linebacker Zaire Barnes will make the roster, largely on the strength of his special teams play. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/51dbddf4-bfb8-4c16-89f7-5457d63daf5f (scored 100) - Patricia Traina on Braxton Berrios: Traina projects the Giants' Week 1 inactive list: Darius Slayton, Thomas Fidone II, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Elijah Campbell, J.C. Davis and Bobby Jamison-Travis, with Braxton Berrios elevated from the practice squad. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/b611d711-e898-4a2c-b27d-3ac154727828 (scored 0) - Carter Bahns on Odell Beckham Jr.: The unsigned newsletter names five big-name veterans it expects to be cut ahead of Sunday's 53-man roster deadline, saying not to be surprised if they are free agents by the end of the weekend. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/335e7525-e537-4e8d-8f46-297b444b6e76 (scored 0) - Patricia Traina on Malik Nabers: Previewing the Giants' preseason finale, Traina says John Michael Schmitz is locked in as the starting center and identifies Malik Nabers, Malachi Fields and Darius Slayton as receivers certain to make the 53-man roster. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/c2b2d4aa-7b73-40ab-adb7-c2a90507e498 (scored 100) - Charean Williams on Odell Beckham Jr.: Williams writes that Calvin Austin's season-ending ACL injury and placement on IR improves Odell Beckham Jr.'s chances of making the Giants' 53-man roster. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/023f6a1c-9291-45f1-beea-415e1e285f06 (scored 100) ## More availability calls The same kind of call, about other players and teams. - John Green on Ladd McConkey: Previewing Bills-Chargers in Week 3, Green expects Chargers slot receiver Ladd McConkey to be available despite a rib injury. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/62b84df7-a936-427d-9218-0da62b9a8828 (not settled) - Brendon Nelson on Sam Darnold: Nelson expects Sam Darnold to return and play the entire game against Washington in Week 3, rather than being limited or rested, unless it becomes a blowout. He also doubts Seattle trades Drew Lock, arguing the big offer won't materialize and Seattle should keep him as quarterback insurance. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/c3e9fb37-4de8-495c-b906-4c1af4ad0307 (not settled) - Alain Poupart on Chop Robinson: Poupart says right tackle Austin Jackson's contract situation makes it no better than a coin flip — and probably worse — that he is back with the Dolphins next season, and suggests Miami may turn to a younger option at right tackle if his struggles continue. He also indicates edge rusher Chop Robinson will return to the lineup against Kansas City in Week 3. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/db752e1b-cd89-41d4-af81-819678382f54 (not settled) - Trevor Ripley on Kyler Murray: Ripley expects Kyler Murray to return to the starting lineup for the Vikings in Week 3 against the Buccaneers, predicting a more robust passing attack with a heavy volume of throws but a rusty performance that should keep expectations tempered. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/9d4d0e31-2d2c-4eed-8fb5-7d291824301f (not settled) - Pat Fitzmaurice on Zay Flowers: A Week 3 half-PPR start/sit and tiered rankings column offering weekly lineup advice across quarterback, running back, wide receiver and tight end. The only non-weekly claim is that Ravens receiver Zay Flowers will be held out another week with a hamstring injury. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/c50e7bbc-663a-457e-b1a4-7b7b7d049c85 (not settled) - Michael Moore on Nico Collins: In a Week 3 injury roundup, Moore forecast several availability calls: DJ Moore, Caleb Douglas, Rico Dowdle, Nico Collins, Zay Flowers and Puka Nacua are expected to miss Week 3, while Jalen Coker and Brock Bowers should play, with Jaylen Warren taking on a near-workhorse role in Pittsburgh. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/9a61f255-10c5-478a-a786-41d01e4b8a4d (not settled) --- Accuracy is 0-100 against what actually happened. The naive guess is what a strategy requiring no knowledge would have scored on the same call — the difference is the skill, and it is what the MissedTakes Score averages. 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