What happened: Asked whether he would play Monday night, Donald replied, "That's the plan." He has not appeared yet this season after being ruled out for Week 1 on Sept. 8.

Why it matters: A Donald return would put one of the league's premier defensive players back on the field for Week 2 and raise the degree of difficulty for New York. It would also complete a buildup that had been moving in this direction all week, from early reports that the Giants game was a realistic target to Donald's own answer Friday.

What to watch: The next checkpoint is Monday night's active list. If Donald is up, it will be his first game action of the 2026 season.