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RBNYG40 insightsLatest Oct 27, 2026
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PositiveRoleOct 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Ricard, who followed Harbaugh from Baltimore to the Giants, logged no standard box score stats but was instrumental in the Giants' offensive success. He sprang the three biggest runs of the game through his blocking from fullback and tight end positions: a fake tush-push 3rd down run from Skattebo for 19 yards and two big runs in OT combining for 72 yards that clinched the win. The source noted this game should lead off his future contract negotiations.
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PositiveRoleOct 27, 2026Battle Red Blog
Patrick Ricard, who followed Harbaugh from Baltimore to the Giants, earned a game ball despite logging no stats in the standard box score. His blocking from the FB and TE positions sprang the three biggest runs of the game for the Giants: the fake tush-push 3rd down run from Skattebo for 19 yards, and the two big runs in OT combining for 72 yards and clinching the win. The source notes this game should lead off his future contract negotiations.
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NegativeUsageOct 13, 2026Big Blue View
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.
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PositiveRoleSep 17, 2026Big Blue View
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.'
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NegativeRoleSep 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Giants fullback Patrick Ricard discussed the psychological impact of Week 1 results on the matchup against the Rams, noting that while teams may initially feel momentum swings—'you're going to initially think they're going to be pissed off'—the focus ultimately shifts to recovery, personnel study, game planning, and execution. Ricard emphasized that 'at the end of the day all that really matters is, after a game get your bodies right, get recovered, start feeling good for the week, dive in on who we're playing, kind of get the personnel, and then get the game plan from our coaches.'
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PositiveUsageSep 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Ricard has 11 carries and 49 pass receptions in 133 career regular-season games, indicating minimal offensive touches. However, Ricard explicitly stated he does not prioritize receiving the ball: 'I played defense for most of my life, so for me to play on offense, I (couldn't) care less if I ever get the ball. For me, it's all about, I want to impose my will on defenses, and I have the most fun when I'm pancaking people and I'm springing big blocks for my guys to have success.' His role is blocking and creating space for playmakers rather than accumulating touches.
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PositiveRoleSep 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Ricard played 37 offensive snaps in Week 1 against Dallas, on pace for 629 snaps over 17 games; his career high was 698 snaps in 2022 with Baltimore. Head coach John Harbaugh emphasized Ricard's unique versatility: '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.' Ricard aligned as a true fullback 15 times, inline tight end 7 times, slot 11 times, and wide receiver 4 times, functioning as what Ricard calls the 'secret sauce' of the offense through motion and shifting to create mismatches.
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NegativeProjectionSep 16, 2026Big Blue View
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.
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