RIDE THE MOMENTUM
The Giants put together their most complete performance this past weekend against the Commanders. The offense scored 24 points, their second-highest point total of the season, as both the run game and aerial attack got going. The defense forced a season-high five turnovers while continuing its success on third down, and special teams added a takeaway of their own while connecting on all five kicks (one field goal, five extra points).
"It's always good to win, yeah," head coach Brian Daboll said after the win. "So, preparation normal, practicing normal, I know you asked about that the other day. To be able to put it together, you know defense, special teams, we had six turnovers, capitalized on a few of those. Hit some good, big plays. Good play designs. I thought finishing the game we made it probably tougher than we had to, but it was good to get a win."
The Giants will look to ride the momentum of last week's win on Sunday as they face off against the Patriots. New England has endured their own struggles this season as they enter this matchup with a 2-8 record. The Patriots have lost three consecutive games, their second three-game losing streak of the season, as they've had trouble moving the ball down the field. However, head coach Bill Belichick is one of the best in the business coming off a bye week with a record of 16-7 since taking over as the coach of the Patriots.
ALL-TIME SERIES
The New York Giants host the New England Patriots in MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 26. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. ET on FOX.
Sunday's game marks the 12th regular-season matchup between the teams and the first time the Giants will host the Patriots since a 27-26 loss on Nov. 15, 2015. The Patriots hold a three-game advantage in the regular-season series (7-4) and took the last meeting, 35-14, on Oct. 10, 2019. The regular-season series is separated by just 17 points (Patriots 224, Giants 207).
The Giants defeated the Patriots in their two postseason meetings, winning Super Bowl XLII (17-14) and Super Bowl XLVI (21-17).
The Giants are coming off a 31-19 win in Week 11 at Washington, where they completed their 35th series sweep against the Commanders. The Giants totaled six takeaways for the first time since Sept. 25, 2014, when they also defeated Washington, 45-14.
View photos from the Quest Diagnostics Training Center as the Giants gear up for the Patriots.
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INJURY REPORT
Giants
Out: T Evan Neal (ankle)
Doubtful: DL Dexter Lawrence (hamstring), WR Darius Slayton (neck)
Questionable: RB Eric Gray (ankle)
Patriots
Questionable: LB Ja'Whaun Bentley (hamstring), T Trent Brown (ankle), CB Jonathan Jones (knee), WR DeVante Parker (concussion), SpT Matthew Slater (ankle), DL Deatrich Wise Jr. (shoulder), OL Riley Reiff (knee)
DeVITO GETS ROLLING
Tommy DeVito made history in his performance against the Commanders last week. The rookie completed 18 of 26 passes for 246 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions, and his 137.7 passer rating was the highest by a rookie free agent quarterback with 15+ attempts in the common draft era. Not only that, but DeVito is also the first undrafted rookie quarterback to throw five touchdown passes in his first two starts, and the first Giants quarterback to do it since 1950. He also became just the fourth rookie quarterback in NFL history to accomplish the feat.
DeVito was voted the Pepsi Rookie of the Week for his performance.
"We started fast early," DeVito said about the offense's performance last week. "I think that was the biggest thing. Something that we've been trying to get to do all year, but fall short of that. So that was really the big emphasis this past week, and it's good to go out and do it. It was good to get the team going, get the defense going and then ultimately helped us win the game, and we look forward to doing that hopefully this week."
This week's matchup against the Patriots will be a challenge for DeVito and the entire offense. New England enters Week 12 ranking 18th in passing yards and 10th in passing touchdowns allowed this season. However, the difficulties this game presents go beyond league rankings. Belichick has a history of containing rookie quarterbacks, evidenced by his dominant record against first-year QBs since taking over as coach of the Patriots (24-6). Additionally, Belichick has also had success coming off a bye week (16-7). Despite all of this, DeVito said he's excited about the challenge that lies ahead.
"Yeah, I mean, he's one of the greatest of all time or is the greatest of all time coach to ever come through the NFL," the rookie said about facing Belichick. "It's an honor to be able to play against him. I've been around him a little bit in the past with the Shrine Game, him and the Patriots were my coaching staff for that game. So, I got to know a lot of them and kind of how they go about their business. But it's a challenge I look forward to it. At the end of the day, I'm going to continue to do what I do and prepare and continue to just try to lead this team and lead this offense and not think too much about it."
SAQUON COMES UP CLUTCH
DeVito wasn't the only player on the offense to step up when the unit needed it most. Running back Saquon Barkley totaled minus-2 rushing yards in the final minute of the third quarter. But in the final 16 minutes of the game, Barkley gained an impressive 85 yards on just eight carries, good for an average of 10.6 yards per attempt. He also caught his second touchdown pass of the game in the fourth quarter as he finished with four receptions for 57 yards and the two scores.
It was Barkley's best performance of the year, as he finished with season-highs in total yards from scrimmage (140), yards per carry (5.9), and receiving yards (57) while his two touchdowns matched his season-best from Week 2. He has now topped 100 yards from scrimmage four out of the last five games.
"It felt great," Barkley said about his production in the passing game. "Especially the first one, which is a play that I've been asking for a long time. So, when it got called, in my mind I was like, 'I can't mess this one up'. It feels good to get into the endzone twice and feels good to get a win. Obviously, just being critical of myself. This last time I could've done better, especially my pass protection. Gonna go back, watch film and get ready for next week."
The Patriots have performed well against the run this season, ranking ninth in rushing yards and second in rushing yards per attempt allowed on the season at just 3.4 yards per carry. However, the nine rushing touchdowns they have surrendered is tied for 18th in the league. The last time they took the field, the Patriots held Jonathan Taylor and the Indianapolis Colts to just 70 total rushing yards. It was the fourth time in their last five games that they held their opponent to 85 rushing yards or less.
KAYVON LEADING THE PASS RUSH
Kayvon Thibodeaux's breakout campaign, along with his dominance against the Commanders, continued this past Sunday. The second-year outside linebacker registered his fourth game with more than one sack this season, finishing the day with two sacks, two tackles for loss, three quarterback hits and a pass breakup. He is now up to 10.5 sacks on the season, tied for the sixth-most in the NFL, and 14.5 sacks through his first 25 games in the NFL, 5.5 of which have come in four games against the Commanders.
Thibodeaux also picked up a season-high eight total pressures against Washington, all of which came against veteran left tackle Charles Leno. The 22-year-old recorded his fastest get-off speed in a game this year (0.68 seconds), while five of his eight pressures came in under 2.5 seconds, according to Next Gen Stats. Thibodeaux became the first player to reach double digit sacks in a Wink Martindale-led defense.
"It's a divisional opponent, so we all knew what was on the line," Thibodeaux said after the win. "It's a game that mattered, I'm happy we got the win."
The 6-foot-5, 258-pound edge rusher will be faced with another tough matchup this weekend in Patriots left tackle Trent Brown. The 30-year-old tackle has surrendered just two sacks and 12 total pressures in seven games this season. Overall, the Patriots have allowed just 23 sacks on the season.
OKEREKE ANCHORING THE DEFENSE
It's hard to accurately quantify the impact the addition of Bobby Okereke has had on the defense this season. The veteran linebacker signed with the team back in March following four seasons with the Colts. The 27-year-old was voted a team captain in his first season with the Giants, and 11 weeks in, it is easy to see why.
Okereke is far and away the team's leading tackler with 105 total tackles on the season. He has recorded double digit tackles in six games, and is currently tied with Seattle's Bobby Wagner for the fifth-most tackles in the NFL. Okereke has already set new career-highs with nine tackles for loss and four forced fumbles, two of which came in last week's win over Washington. As if all of that wasn't enough, Okereke is also one of PFF's highest-ranked linebackers in coverage this year.
"Yeah, it's been a tough stretch, but we have that next play mentality, next game mentality," Okereke said following the Week 11 win. "It's just a great opportunity for us to go out and get a division win, which we did. I thought we all rallied around Tommy. He did a great job showing leadership and we came out with the win."
Okereke was a non-participant in the first practice of the week Wednesday as he tends to rib and hip injuries.
The Giants tallied six takeaways against the Commanders, five of which came from the defense. Isaiah Simmons, Okereke's fellow linebacker, had the final takeaway of the game when he intercepted Howell and returned it 54 yards for the game-sealing touchdown in the final minute.
McFADDEN STEPPING UP
A lot of attention has been put on linebacker Bobby Okereke lately, and rightfully so as the veteran linebacker has played at a high level all year. But fellow linebacker Micah McFadden has also quietly put together a solid sophomore season, one that has seen him already top almost all of his rookie season marks.
McFadden recorded eight total tackles (five solo), one tackle for loss, one fumble recovery and one pass breakup in last week's win over Washington. In 10 starts this season, the second-year linebacker has registered 68 total tackles (41 solo), 10 tackles for loss, five quarterback hits, three fumble recoveries, three passes defensed and one interception, all of which already beat his numbers from his rookie season (17 games, seven starts). He has also added 11 total pressures.
New England has a two-headed rushing attack that was just beginning to get going prior to the bye, led by the talented Rhamondre Stevenson. The third-year running back has carried the ball 126 times for 482 yards (3.8 avg.) and three touchdowns this year while adding 32 receptions for 229 yards. Joining Stevenson in the backfield is someone the Giants are plenty familiar with – Ezekiel Elliott. The former Cowboy has gained 331 yards on 86 rush attempts (3.8 avg.) and has found the end zone twice. After the Patriots failed to reach the 100-yard rushing mark in five consecutive weeks, the two running backs have combined for 246 rushing yards, 12 receptions and 105 receiving yards in their last two outings.
WHO STARTS AT QB FOR NEW ENGLAND?
Coming off their bye, Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has not yet announced who will start at quarterback against the Giants. Mac Jones has started the first 10 games of the season but has not found a ton of success. The third-year quarterback has completed 65.4 percent of his passes for 2,031 yards, 10 touchdowns and 10 interceptions for a passer rating of 80.2.
Backup Bailey Zappe has appeared in three games in relief this season and has gone just 10 of 25 for 104 yards and an interception. The Patriots also have Will Grier, who has yet to play in a game for the Patriots, on the active roster along with rookie Malik Cunningham on the practice squad.
"I've told all the players the same thing, be ready to go. So, hopefully they will be," Belichick told the media at the start of the week. The Patriots head coach reiterated that message again Friday morning.
The Patriots currently rank 31st in points and 26th in yards this season.
SCOUTING THE REST OF THE PATRIOTS
We already touched on the quarterback situation and run game, but here is a look at the rest of the Patriots team.
New England lost their top receiver, Kendrick Bourne, to a torn ACL last month. This has paved the way for rookie Demario Douglas to step up as the top option in the passing game. The 22-year-old has five or more receptions in three straight games, and caught a season-high six passes for 84 yards against the Colts in Week 10. Tight ends Hunter Henry and Mike Gesicki have also played large roles in the offense, totaling 51 receptions for 480 yards and four touchdowns between the two.
Moving over to the defense, veteran linebacker Matt Judon leads the way with four sacks on the season, while linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley and defensive lineman Christian Barmore are right behind him with three apiece.
In the secondary, safety Kyle Dugger has recorded two interceptions and four passes defensed. Former Giant Jabrill Peppers leads the defense with six pass breakups to go with one interception, one forced fumble and four tackles for loss.
New England's defense comes into Week 12 ranking 23rd in points and 16th in yards allowed. The pass defense ranks 18th in passing yards and 10th in passing touchdowns surrendered, while the run defense ranks 9th in yards allowed. The defense's 3.4 rushing yards per attempt is the second-lowest in the NFL. The unit also has the league's seventh-best red zone defense (45.5 percent).
Rare photos from the storied history between the New York Giants and New England Patriots.
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) reacts after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) in the third quarter during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz.
New York Giants Ron Johnson, center, is stopped for a 12-yard gain by Boston Patriots Mel Witt (71) in the first quarter at Harvard Stadium, Sunday, Oct. 18, 1970, Boston, Mass. The rest of the players are unidentified. (AP Photo)
Boston Patriots quarterback Joe Kapp (11) is stopped by New York Giants Ken Parker (26), and Ralph Heck (55), as he tried to leap over Parker in first quarter at Harvard Stadium, Sunday, Oct. 18, 1970, Boston, Mass. (AP Photo)
New York Giants Charles Way (30) goes airborne after being tackled by New England Patriots Teddy Bruschi during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)
New York Giants safety Curry Burns (29) breaks up a pass intended for New England Patriots wide receiver Bethel Johnson (81) during third quarter action of their pre-season game in Foxborough, Mass., Thursday night, Sept. 1, 2005. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
New York Giants running back Tiki Barber (21) cuts through a hole in the line as he evades the grasp of New England Patriots corner back Randall Gay (21) during their pre-season game against in Foxborough, Mass., Thursday night, Sept. 1, 2005. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
New England Patriots number two quarterback Doug Flutie calls signals during the pre-season game against the New York Giants at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass., Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005. The Giants defeated the Patriots 27-3. (AP Photo/Robert E. Klein)
New York Giants tight end Visanthe Shiancoe (82) goes head over heels after being tackled by New England Patriots Ty Law, left, second quarter at Gillette Stadium Sunday, Oct. 12, 2003 in Foxboro, Mass. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
New York Giants running back Tiki Barber (21) at Gillette Stadium, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2003, in Foxboro, Mass. (AP Photo/Chitose Suzuki)
New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress pulls down a 52-yard pass from quarterback Eli Manning against New England Patriots cornerback Ellis Hobbs III (27) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress (17) celebrates his touchdown with teammate Amani Toomer on a 19-yard pass from quarterback Eli Manning during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) during an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) is congratulated by Jared Lorenzen after throwing a 3-yard touchdown pass to Kevin Boss during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi (54) attempts to stop New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs as he scores on a 7-yard pass from quarterback Eli Manning during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) celebrates after throwing a 7-yard touchdown pass to running back Brandon Jacobs against the New England Patriots during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick., right, is congratulated by New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan after the Patriots 38-35 victory over the Giants in their NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007. The Patriots became the first team to go 16-0 in the regular season and the first since the 1972 Miami Dolphins to go through a full schedule without a loss. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants' Domenik Hixon points to fans after scoring on a 74-yard kick return against the New England Patriots during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)
New England Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss (81), covered by New York Giants linebacker Gerris Wilkinson, misses a pass thrown in the end zone by quarterback Tom Brady during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan celebrates after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants receiver David Tyree (85) catches a 32 yard pass while in the clutches of New England Patriots safety Rodney Harrison (37) and James Sanders (36) during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Gene Puskar)
New England Patriots players and the New York Giants players take the field during the second quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan holds the Vince Lombardi trophy after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 to win the Super Bowl XLII football game in Glendale, Ariz, on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning celebrates after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants fans celebrate after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants' Plaxico Burress, left, catches the game-winning touchdown pass in front of New England Patriots' Ellis Hobbs III during the final minute of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin is doused by his player Madison Hedgecock after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy alongside Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, right, and Terry Bradshaw after the Giants defeated the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress, left, scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter during the Super Bowl XLII football game against the New England Patriots at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
New England Patriots running back Kevin Faulk (33) runs for yardage as he is surrounded by New York Giants Antonio Pierce (58), Michael Johnson (43), and Gibril Wilson (28) during the third quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants receiver David Tyree, front right, celebrates with his teammates after scoring a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) dives on New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) in the second quarter during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. Brady was sacked on the play. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
New York Giants QB Eli Manning #10 escapes pressure from the New England Patriots during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. Manning completed a miracle 32-yard pass to David Tyree on the play to set up their winning td. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants receiver David Tyree (85) makes a 32-yard reception as New England Patriots safety Rodney Harrison (37) defends during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants QB Eli Manning #10 escapes pressure and passes downfield against the New England Patriots during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. Manning completed a miracle 32-yard pass to David Tyree on the play to set up their winning td. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) strips the football from New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
New York Giants QB Eli Manning #10 escapes pressure from the New England Patriots during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. Manning completed a miracle 32-yard pass to David Tyree on the play to set up their winning td. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, right, admires the Vince Lombardi Trophy with broadcaster Terry Bradshaw after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants receiver David Tyree (85) celebrates with quarterback Eli Manning after his 5-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts after fumbling the ball in the second quarter against the New York Giants during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) celebrates after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress (17) celebrates after scoring the winning touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Giants' 17-14 win over the New England Patriots during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants receiver David Tyree (85) celebrates his 5-yard touchdown catch with teammates, including Ahmad Bradshaw, left, during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) reacts after throwing a 5-yard touchdown pass to receiver David Tyree in the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. At left is the Patriots' Mike Vrabel. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress (17) jumps for the ball against New England Patriots cornerback Ellis Hobbs (27) and James Sanders during the first quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. The pass fell incomplete. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning and head coach Tom Coughlin celebrate after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, left, holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy as he celebrates with his coach Tom Coughlin after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) reacts after throwing a 5-yard touchdown pass to receiver David Tyree in the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants defenders Osi Umenyiora (72) and Justin Tuck (91) force New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) to fumble in the second quarter during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. The Giants recovered he bal. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs is alone as he runs into the end zone for a touchdown in the third quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Foxborough, Mass.. Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots' Wes Welker is sandwiched by New York Giants' Kenny Phillips, right, and New York Giants' Spencer Paysinger during the second half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
The New England Patriots and the New York Giants prepare for the snap at the line of scrimmage during the fourth quarter of New York's 24-20 win in a NFL football game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz, right, and wide receiver Mario Manningham celebrates a touchdown in front of New England Patriots cornerback Kyle Arrington (24) during the fourth quarter of New York's 24-20 win in a NFL football game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
The New England Patriots play against the New York Giants in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New York Giants' Eli Manning passes at the line of scrimmage during the second half of an NFL football game against New England Patriots' Andre Carter in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots' Julian Edelman flies through the air on a hit against the New York Giants during the second half of an NFL football in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New York Giants tight end Jake Ballard (85) catches and holds on to the winning touchdown against New England Patriots linebacker Tracy White, right, in the last minute of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. The Giants won 24-20. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
New England Patriots' Zoltan Mesko, left, kicks the ball as he is pressured by New York Giants' Devin Thomas, right, during the second half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New York Giants' Eli Manning reacts to a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New York Giants tight end Jake Ballard (85) makes the reception in front of New England Patriots linebacker Tracy White (58) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. Ballard had a touchdown reception later on the drive, as the Giants won 24-20. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski fails to make the catch against New York Giants' Deon Grant during the second half of an NFL football in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New York Giants outside linebacker Michael Boley gets his hand on the wrist of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) to cause him to fumble in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. The Giants recovered the ball, setting up a subsequent touchdown. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning celebrates his touchdown pass to tight end Jake Ballard in the last minute of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. The Giants defeated the New England Patriots 24-20. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New York Giants' Eli Manning, right, is congratulated by New England Patriots' Tom Brady after the Giants' 24-20 win in an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) is taken down by New England Patriots cornerback Devin McCourty (32)in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady reacts after New York Giants linebacker Chase Blackburn intercepted Brady's pass intended for tight end Rob Gronkowski during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, right, hands the the Vince Lombardi Trophy over to New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, left, after the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants won 21-17. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
El quarterback Eli Manning (10) de los Giants de Nueva York festeja tras enviar un pase de touchdown durante la primera mitad del Super Bowl XLVI frente a los Patriots de Nueva Inglaterra, el domingo 5 de febrero de 2012, en Indianápolis. (Foto AP/David Duprey)
New York Giants linebacker Chase Blackburn (93) intercepts a pass from New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady as Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) looks on NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) reacts after making a catch as New England Patriots middle linebacker Jerod Mayo (51) looks on during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz celebrates after catching a 2-yard touchdown pass during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
FILE- In this Feb. 5, 2012, file photo, New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after their 21-17 win against the new England Patrios in the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game in Indianapolis. When Giants players look at the first-ever AP Pro32 rankings released by The Associated Press this week, they will have more ammunition for their inferiority complex. For those of you wondering why the NFL champions would feel that way, simply checking out the poll, which has the Giants third behind Green Bay and New England. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) points out the defensive coverage against the New England Patriots during the first half of the NFL football Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, Feb.5, 2012, in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Giants defeated the Patriots 21-17. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz scores a first quarter touchdown during NFL Super Bowl XLVI against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis (AP Photo/EvanPinkus)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 05: Victor Cruz #80 of the New York Giants dances the salsa during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012.(AP Photo/Tom Hauck)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27), defensive end Osi Umenyiora (72), linebacker Michael Boley (59) and cornerback Corey Webster (23) take the field before playing the New England Patriots in the NFL football Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, Feb.5, 2012, in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Giants defeated the Patriots 21-17. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
New York Giants players including wide receiver Victor Cruz, left, and wide receiver Hakeem Nicks, right, celebrate their team's 21-17 win over the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, MARCH 10-11 - FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2012, file photo, New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham (82) catches a pass ahead of New England Patriots defensive back Sterling Moore, center, and safety Patrick Chung, left, during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game in Indianapolis. A week after a record 21 players were given franchise tags, the NFL's free agency free-for-all begins. As the the No. 3 receiver in the Meadowlands behind Hakeem Nicks and Victor Cruz, Manningham's contract situation is in a tenuous position despite his Super Bowl credentials. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) and kicker Lawrence Tynes (9) celebrate with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Giants' 21-17 win over the New England Patriots in NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
New York Giants long snapper Zak DeOssie (51) celebrates after his team's 21-17 win over the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning reacts with defensive end Justin Tuck, right, after their team's 21-17 win over the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy while celebrating his team's 21-17 win over the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz holds the the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Giants' 21-17 win over the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, left, turns away after greeting New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin after the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants won 21-17. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) makes a catch for a touchdown as New England Patriots safety James Ihedigbo (44) defends during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning reacts in the closing minutes of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants won 21-17. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) does a "ninja bow" after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second half of the NFL football Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, Feb.5, 2012, in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Giants defeated the Patriots 21-17. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) takes part in a week 6 regular season game against the New England Patriots on Thursday October 10th, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts
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The New England Patriots and the New York Giants line up for the snap at the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 in Foxborough, Mass. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
The New England Patriots and the New York Giants line up for the snap at the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 in Foxborough, Mass. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones passes against the New England Patriots during an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 in Foxborough, Mass. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 in Foxborough, Mass. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, center, throws a touchdown pass to Golden Tate in the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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