New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin confirmed the absence of Ahmad Bradshaw in Sunday's crucial game against the Atlanta Falcons because of knee and foot injuries.
"It would have been a reach for him to be ready," the Associated Press quoted Coughlin as saying. "I'm sure he's disappointed right now.
"With someone like that and his constitution, he thinks that come game day he'll be fine and be able to play. But medically, it was the only wise move to keep him out."
Bradshaw, who has been with the Giants since 2007, has an impressive NFL career record. He has rushed more than 3500 yards during the last five years, with his record in 2012 reading 869 yards and five touchdowns.
Giants' other running back Andre Brown is also out with an injury and is not in a position to play this season at all. Cornerback Prince Amukamara, Kenny Phillips and Tyler Sash will also not play in Sunday's game against the Falcons because of various injuries.
The Giants will have to depend on David Wilson, Ryan Torain and Kregg Lumpkin to do well in coming games.
Coughlin is confident Wilson has ability to perform admirably winner in Bradshaw's absence.
"I think he could be (a 20-carry back)," Coughlin said. "There's no reason why he couldn't be. Whether he will be or not is a different thing.
"We have a couple other guys who are going to help us in different ways, but I don't think there's any reason why he couldn't be."
Wilson is the only player in history to rush 327 yards in a game and he did it last Sunday.
"Maybe there's a little more anticipation and a little more excitement now," Wilson said. "I think we all had a great week in practice and we're showing the coaches that we can get the job done. They shouldn't worry if I have to pull it together on Sunday."
Recently hired, Torain and Lumpkin are very good players with decent records. They must be waiting for the Sunday's game to prove their mettle in the Giants star's absence.
"They've worked very hard at it since they've been here," Coughlin said. "They have been in the classroom since they got here to catch up and they've done a pretty good job at it.
"They've been on other teams, so they know what to expect. Hopefully, if we can categorize how we use them, and their knowledge in that area is sufficient, they'll do fine."
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