Giants WR Sterling Shepard (Achilles) 'ready to go'

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard said Tuesday that he's "ready to go" for the Giants' opener on Sunday against the host Tennessee Titans.

Shepard returned to practice just two weeks ago after tearing his left Achilles tendon in December. He was activated from the physically unable to perform list on Aug. 24 and told ESPN on Tuesday that he plans on playing in Week 1.

Shepard is listed as a second-string wi