Though the Giants haven’t revealed how they will utilize their crowded four-man running back rotation against the Saints on Sunday, second-year back Orleans Darkwa is likely to be given another opportunity to carve out a consistent role after rushing for 48 yards and a touchdown in last weekend’s win over the Cowboys.

Though Darkwa didn’t get his first carries (eight total) of the season until the Dallas game, coach Tom Coughlin said he’s been impressed with the 23-year-old since the preseason, when he led the team in rushing.

“He did a nice job during preseason, that’s where that all started,” Coughlin said. “He’s powerful, he makes good cuts, he seems to have the proper gait going through the line of scrimmage as his own runner, and so the opportunity that he received last weekend, he did well with it.”

While Rashad Jennings, Shane Vereen and Andre Williams shared the backfield duties through the first six games, Darkwa, who went undrafted and was signed off the Dolphins practice squad late last season, excelled on special teams. Offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo believes Darkwa’s inherent gifts are perfectly suited for the new role.

“I think he has a good feel,” McAdoo said Thursday. “He has the vision, he has the instincts where he can find the crevice. They’re tough to find, he can get those tough yards and make them look easy at times.”

Odell Beckham Jr. participated in full practices heading into Sunday for the first time in three weeks and is listed as probable (hamstring). Though the star receiver hasn’t missed any games due to the lingering injury, Coughlin said having him back for full reps should produce a noticeable difference.

After tying the NFL record with nine straight games of 90-plus yards receiving in his rookie season, Beckham has surpassed the mark just twice in seven games.

“The timing is something that has to be taken up a notch to allow for his speed and his maneuverability, and it makes the quarterback sharper, it makes the practice better,” Coughlin said.

Starting linebacker J.T. Thomas (ankle) and defensive end Owamagbe Odighizuwa (hamstring) will miss Sunday’s game after suffering injuries last weekend. Also out are cornerback Prince Amukamara (pectoral), who will be missing his third straight game, and wide receiver Victor Cruz (calf), who still hasn’t played this season.

Linebacker Jon Beason (ankle) is listed as questionable, while offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz (ankle) and linebacker Uani ‘Unga (neck) were tabbed probable.