" The hits keep on coming to the Giants' defense.

Osi Umenyiora is unlikely to play against the Washington Redskins on Sunday, according to a source close to the defensive end.

The source said the progress on Umenyiora's ankle has "been more down than up."

Umenyiora got hurt in the Giants' loss in New Orleans two weeks ago.

Tom Coughlin was holding out hope that Umenyiora and safety Kenny Phillips, who also sat out Sunday night's game in Dallas, will suit up Sunday."