Hakeem Nicks not listed on New York Giants’ Week 1 injury report

Dec 16, 2012; Atlanta, GA, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) wears a decal on his helmet in memory of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy in Newtown, CT. before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Giants have released their injury report for the first week of the NFL season.

From the New York Daily News’ Ralph Vacchiano:

"Eight players on the Giants’ first pre-practice injury report of the season: C David Baas (knee), RB Andre Brown (leg), WR Victor Cruz (heel), CB Jayron Hosley (ankle), FB Henry Hynoski (knee), DE Damontre Moore (shoulder), DE Jason Pierre-Paul (back) and TE Adrien Robinson (foot). #NYG"

A notable name left of that list is wide receiver Hakeem Nicks. There was speculation that Nicks had a lingering injury entering the season. In 83 snaps he caught 3 passes for 77 yards. Last year he entered the season with an injury but appears to be 100% heading into this season.

Notable for their absence from the list: WR Hakeem Nicks and S Antrel Rolle. #NYG
— Ralph Vacchiano (@RalphVacchiano) September 4, 2013

Good news for the Giants and fantasy owners. When healthy Nicks is an elite receiver that can put up big numbers.