As the Giants gear up to face the Eagles for the second time this month, there is still some uncertainty as to whether or not they'll have one of their top defenders.

Linebacker Brian Burns struggled to keep his emotions in check as the New York Giants suffered a historic collapse against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Coming off the back of a landscape-shifting

Burns insisted that he wasn't upset with defensive coordinator Shane Bowen's decision to drop eight into coverage on a key pass completion by Broncos QB Bo Nix.

New York Giants LB Brian Burns addressed his viral Week 7 video, saying his comments were taken out of context and that he's not mad at Shane Bowen.

Burns didn't practice earlier in the week but remained expected to play against the Eagles, according to Evan Barnes of Newsday. Burns has been a menace off the edge for the Giants this season, posting 34 tackles (23 solo), including league-highs in TFLs (12) and sacks (9.0), along with four pass breakups and one forced fumble.

New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns denied his anger was directed toward defensive coordinator Shane Bowen when he vented on his way to the locker room after a 33-32 loss to the Denver Broncos.

Burns, a team captain who played lights out, was upset about the Giants’ decision to drop eight into coverage on the final drive, which allowed Denver quarterback Bo Nix time to throw the ball without being pressured. Denver’s Wil Lutz kicked a 39-yard field goal as time expired to give the Broncos their fourth straight win.

Brian Burns crashed out on his way to the locker room after the Giants surrendered a massive fourth-quarter lead to lose to the Broncos.

Burns appeared incensed over the Giants' decision to drop eight and rush three, but he denied that was the case