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Giants' Orleans Darkwa: More featured role imminent?

Rashad Jennings (thumb) isn't expected to play Monday versus the Vikings, which could place Darkwa into a more featured role with Shane Vereen (triceps) also on injured reserve, NJ.com reports.

Analysis:

Jennings emerged from Week 2 with a left thumb injury that has already forced one DNP. Another domino in Darkwa's path to increased touches fell this past Sunday in the form of Vereen, who suffered a triceps injury and was placed on injured reserve. Splitting the carries almost 50-50 in Week 3 -- Darkwa received 10 to Vereen's 11 -- the former could handle most of those if Jennings is sidelined, as fellow reserve Bobby Rainey is more adept as a pass-catcher. Darkwa could also face competition from Paul Perkins, but the rookie has yet to receive his first NFL touch. Nevertheless, the situation could receive clarity after the Giants' final practice of the week Saturday.

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