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NegativeRoleOct 30, 2026
The 300-pound fullback is an integral cog in the Giants' offense. His best two games were Week 1 against Dallas and last week against Houston, the two games when the Giants ran their offense as designed. Between those games, the Giants struggled to deploy Ricard and run their offense properly.NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026
Ricard was used in heavy 22-personnel sets with two tight ends and Skattebo in the Pistol formation on Skattebo's 16-yard touchdown run. He also played critical roles as a perimeter blocker in turning runs into successful carries. On one run, Ricard was unable to sustain his initial leverage battle and was shed by Will Anderson Jr., stopping the run after just 3 yards.PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026
Ricard had by far his best run blocking game of the season against Houston, a significant improvement after his run blocking had been at best average up to this point.PositiveUsageOct 14, 2026
Fullback leading the league in snaps with 116, more than any other fullback in the NFL. Central to Giants' power running scheme; Harbaugh wants to play power football with Ricard as the lead blocker alongside blocking tight end Chris Manhertz and straight-ahead pile-pushing backs Cam Skattebo and Najee Harris.NegativeUsageOct 13, 2026
Fullback Patrick Ricard was on the field for 22 plays against the Commanders (two of which were penalties), with 12 of the remaining 20 plays being runs and 10 of those runs coming between the tackles. The source notes that Ricard's heavy usage in condensed, run-heavy formations signals the Giants' intentions to the defense, making it easier for Washington to defend. The Giants used motion and pulling blockers to try to manipulate the defense, but the play design made it too easy for the Commanders' defense and too hard on the Giants' offense.NegativeUsageOct 10, 2026
Ricard's blocking impact has diminished significantly since the Dallas game where he was effective. Against Arizona, he was deployed into the line on the opposite side of center from where running backs went, raising questions about his effectiveness and role in the offense. The source attributes run game struggles primarily to Dart's absence rather than Ricard's performance.NegativeRoleOct 9, 2026
Patrick Ricard is used as a fullback in the Giants' heavier personnel package (22 personnel: two tight ends, running back, and fullback) at a 27% rate of their 62% heavy-personnel usage.NegativeInjuryOct 1, 2026
Fullback Patrick Ricard is on the Giants' injury report with a nose injury and full participation status.NegativeRoleSep 27, 2026
Ricard was part of multiple heavy personnel packages used by the Giants in the game, indicating a blocking-focused role in the offense.NegativeInjurySep 27, 2026
Giants fullback went to locker room with trainer during game; injury status unclear but required medical attention.PositiveRoleSep 20, 2026
300-pound fullback serving as lead blocker for Cam Skattebo on many of his runs; Skattebo described Ricard as his 'personal bodyguard' and emphasized the blocking advantage. Skattebo's mother also expressed comfort with Ricard's presence, saying 'I want to meet that guy' after learning about his blocking role.PositiveRoleSep 17, 2026
Fullback Patrick Ricard embodies John Harbaugh's Giants culture and praised Mauigoa's debut performance, highlighting the rookie's finishing ability and willingness to put defenders in the dirt. Ricard said of Mauigoa: 'Seeing him running to the ball, seeing him finish blocks, try to put guys in the dirt, that's what you want for offensive linemen — especially at guard. To see that for the first game, it's really encouraging. You want offensive linemen to set the tone for the whole offense. Me, seeing that, it makes me want to be doing that every play.'NegativeProjectionSep 16, 2026
In 133 career regular-season games, Ricard has only 11 carries and 49 pass receptions, and he has explicitly stated he does not expect or desire significant ball-touching opportunities. Ricard said "I (couldn't) care less if I ever get the ball" and that he would not pressure offensive coordinator Matt Nagy or quarterback Jaxson Dart for touches, preferring instead to focus on blocking and creating advantages for playmakers on the roster.PositiveRoleSep 16, 2026
Ricard's role in the Giants offense is highly versatile and scheme-dependent; he aligned as a true fullback 15 times, inline tight end 7 times, slot 11 times, and wide receiver 4 times in Week 1. Ricard described himself as the "secret sauce" of the offense, noting that his size (300 pounds) typically creates a mismatch advantage against defenders he blocks, and that motion and shifting him to different spots gives the offense strategic flexibility that few other fullbacks can provide.PositiveUsageSep 16, 2026
Ricard played 37 offensive snaps in Week 1 against Dallas, a career-high snap trajectory that would extrapolate to 629 snaps over 17 games; his previous career high was 698 snaps in 2022 with Baltimore, and he played only 274 snaps last season. Head coach John Harbaugh emphasized that Ricard's roles are "built into our offense" and that "there's a lot of things that Pat can do that nobody else can do," positioning him as central to the Giants' physical identity and smashmouth run game.PositiveRoleSep 15, 2026
Ricard played 37 snaps and was instrumental in the Giants' Week 1 victory, setting the tone and keeping the offense true to its physical philosophy. The fullback wore multiple hats effectively (fullback, H-back, tight end), allowing Nagy and Roman to blend 21/12/13 personnel in creative fashion. Ricard was entrusted to handle defensive ends in protection and handled rip moves well against elite pass rushers like Rashan Gary, giving Dart enough time to fire.PositiveRoleSep 14, 2026
Giants fullback, who followed Harbaugh from Baltimore, was instrumental in the offense's physical dominance over Dallas's defense. Harbaugh emphasized the fullback position's continued importance in his scheme, noting that while some players like Kyle Juszczyk may excel at certain aspects, Ricard possesses unique skill sets: "There's a lot of things that Pat can do that nobody else can do. Nobody in the world can do some of the things that Pat Ricard can do. And that's good for us. That's unique for us. So it helps us be who we are. It builds into our team persona, our team identity."PositiveRoleSep 14, 2026
Patrick Ricard made his Giants debut and was on the field for 27 of the Giants' 35 rushing plays in the 28-20 victory over Dallas; pretty much wherever he went was where the ball was going to go behind him, indicating he is a key blocker in the possession-based rushing attack.NegativeRoleSep 10, 2026
Giants fullback in new-look offense will serve as a secondary blocker against Dallas' lighter-side linebackers in the run game. Ricard's presence in condensed sets allows the Giants to create traffic for passing concepts and make play-action passes to the intermediate area more effective.PositiveRoleAug 29, 2026
FB signed as free agent by Giants for 2026; part of Harbaugh's competitive roster that avoids a full rebuild; offensive piece supporting the team's playoff contention outlook.NegativeDepth ChartAug 24, 2026
Ricard is projected as a lock to make the Giants' 53-man roster at fullback.NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026
Ricard is confirmed as a lock to make the Giants' 53-man roster. The source asks whether the Giants can keep five running backs including fullback Ricard, and concludes that Harris, Skattebo, and Ricard are all staying.PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026
Ravens fullback Patrick Ricard followed head coach John Harbaugh to the Giants and expressed strong admiration for him, stating: "I'm just very grateful for Coach Harbaugh. I mean, he's been in my corner my whole career. He's believed in me. And as soon as I saw he got the job here, I was definitely interested. I even told him, like, look, if you were coaching a Pop Warner football team, I'm interested. I'm there doing something." This demonstrates Ricard's loyalty and confidence in Harbaugh's coaching despite criticism from Ravens players.PositiveRoleAug 18, 2026
Ricard was the kick-out block on an iso-power run play and also provided blocks on a Skattebo run. The source highlights his contributions to the Giants' running attack, suggesting he will be a key fullback in Greg Roman's run-heavy offensive scheme.PositiveRoleAug 15, 2026
Fullback Ricard was part of the run blocking that seemed effective in the preseason game, leading the way alongside rookie Sisi Mauigoa on runs where Cam Skattebo had several nice runs.PositiveDepth ChartAug 14, 2026
Locked as the fullback on the 53-man roster.PositiveDepth ChartAug 9, 2026
Locked as a running back/fullback on the 53-man roster; the source notes he is listed as a fullback/blocking tight end and could be used regularly as an inline tight end.NegativeUsageAug 6, 2026
All-Pro and Pro Bowl fullback; 32 years old. Giants' addition of second fullback Grant Finley allows the team to manage Ricard's reps and workload while maintaining power run game scheme with run game guru Greg Roman.PositiveDepth ChartAug 3, 2026
Locked as a running back on the 53-man roster.NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026
New fullback acquisition for the Giants offense under the new scheme created by Matt Nagy, Brian Callahan, and Greg Roman. Ricard is part of the new offensive weapons being integrated into the revamped Giants offense.