Andrew Thomas' doubtful status looms over Giants Week 1, with a second foot procedure keeping him on a conservative timeline and James Hudson likely starting at left tackle. The plan is to ease him back, aiming for Week 3 against Kansas City, but soreness vs. pain will determine if he misses more time. Eli Manning's exclusive chat covers rookie-year growth, patience, and learning behind a veteran, plus insights on Giants defense and offensive continuity that shape early fantasy expectations for the unit.