A case could be made for either receiver or linebacker as the Giants’ most injury-decimated position, if it wasn’t for the offensive line already securing the title.

Tae Crowder (hamstring) joined the injury report Thursday, just three days before his expected first chance as the Giants’ top inside linebacker and signal-caller in the wake of Blake Martinez’s season-ending torn ACL. Crowder, who is ahead of Reggie Ragland and Justin Hilliard on the depth chart, was limited in practice.

“We have no reservations with Tae wearing the ,” defensive coordinator Patrick Graham said. “He’s a good communicator.”

On the offensive side, receivers Sterling Shepard (hamstring), Darius Slayton (hamstring) and left guard Ben Bredeson (hand) were non-participants. John Ross moved well in practice as he nears his season debut coming off injured reserve. Rookie first-round pick Kadarius Toney also is expected to have a bigger role.

“Shep and Slay have made a lot of plays for us [as] guys we’ve counted on,” quarterback Daniel Jones said, “but K.T. and the rest of the group are ready to step up and make plays. We’ll play to their skill set.”

Matt Skura could be the Giants’ fourth different starting left guard in as many games if Bredeson is sidelined. Shane Lemieux and Nick Gates suffered season-ending injuries. Is he worried the position is cursed?

“Not at all,” Skura said. “It’s just unfortunate. I’ve had injuries and seen injuries all across the board.”

Skura, a career 51-game starter with the Ravens, mostly has played center but began taking reps at guard on both sides of the line after joining the Giants on Sept. 2. The Giants’ other options include converted tackle Matt Peart in his first career game at guard, Wes Martin (signed off Washington’s practice squad this week) and potential practice-squad call-up Jonotthan Harrison.

“I think the new guys are outnumbering the guys who have been here,” Skura said.

The last time the Saints played a first home game after being displaced by a hurricane was one of the most emotional games in NFL history. Steve Gleason’s blocked punt against the Falcons in 2006 — with the city still hurting from Hurricane Katrina — is immortalized outside the Superdome with a statue.

The Giants are expecting a similarly charged atmosphere Sunday because the Superdome hasn’t been at full capacity since the end of the 2019 season due to COVID-19 restrictions. Hurricane Ida’s damage then moved the Saints’ 2021 home opener to Jacksonville, Fla.

Giants special teams coordinator Thomas McGaughey coached at LSU and is a Houston native, so he knows the region. And he’s in charge of preventing a blocked punt.

“In that time, in their history, that was a strong play that was made at an opportune time by Steve Gleason,” McGaughey said. “That was a monumental time for that city, and it brought them together. It has nothing to do with us going down here and playing a football game.”

Slot cornerback Darnay Holmes’ snap count went from 53 in Week 2 to one in Week 3 as his two-year run as a starter appeared to end. Rodarius Williams and Julian Love saw an increase because of better coverage skills.

“It’s always what we think is best in terms of the game plan,” Graham said.