The evolution of the Giants’ secondary in 2011 was a textbook example of players and coaches overcoming adversity.

Peyton Manning doesn’t go through many weeks of the NFL season without being applauded for his game day heroics. The latest reason to applaud Manning is his display of selflessness.

Aaron Ross went from doubtful to out after the Giants listed the cornerback as inactive for Sunday’s season opener against the Panthers. Ross was limited in practice because of a foot injury.

A year ago at this time, the only thing you heard about the New York Giants was that they had no wide receivers. Now it’s the least of the worries for the Giants.

As teams around the league prepare for Week 16, here’s an update on some notable names from injury reports updated Thursday.

The final injury report for Monday night’s game between the Giants and Redskins has been released, with the biggest development being that New York CB Aaron Ross (hamstring) officially is questionable.

Kyle Orton, a man of few interceptions, throws a poor one at a bad time for the Broncos.

Teams have released their Week 11 injury reports through Thursday. Here’s a look at some notable names.

NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora reports Giants CB Aaron Ross has been ruled out of Sunday’s game against the San Diego Chargers.

NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora reports the Giants will once again be without LB Michael Boley (knee), DT Chris Canty (calf) and CB Aaron Ross (hamstring) for Sunday’s home game against the Cardinals, according to the team.

Giants LB Michael Boley (knee), CB Aaron Ross (hamstring) and DE Chris Canty (calf) will not play Sunday against the Saints, reports NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora.

The Thursday injury report has been released and includes some notable players — Bengals RB Cedric Benson, Texans DE Mario Williams and Cowboys WR Roy Williams among them — sitting out for the second day in a row.

Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe will return today after missing last week as Kansas City plays host to the New York Giants. The Giants have several notable injuries on the defense. As expected, CB Aaron Ross and DL Chris Canty will be out today.

NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora reports that Giants WR Domenik Hixon (hamstring), DE Chris Canty (calf), CB Aaron Ross (hamstring) and RB Danny Ware (elbow) are all out for Sunday’s matchup with the Chiefs.

A look at the official Thursday injury reports reveals a number of ailing players — including Marion Barber, Darrelle Revis, Justin Tuck and Cedric Benson — taking part in full practices today.