WR STERLING SHEPARDThe second-round pick out of Oklahoma is currently tied with Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas for the rookie lead in touchdown receptions (5). Shepard is looking to extend his touchdown streak to four-straight games on Sunday.

SAFETY LANDON COLLINSIncluding his game-winning takeaway last week, the second-year safety is entering the conversation for NFL Defensive Player of the Year with five interceptions in the last four games. He also has 80 tackles and three interceptions.

DT JOHNATHAN HANKINSAlong with fellow defensive tackle Damon Harrison, Hankins has helped a Giants defense that is fifth in the NFL in allowing 3.6 yards per carry. Hankins has 30 tackles (seven for loss), eight quarterback hits and 1.5 sacks on the year.

DE OLIVIER VERNONSince the bye week, Vernon has recorded a sack in three consecutive games and has 10 tackles for loss and a forced fumble on the season.

RB RASHAD JENNINGSAfter running for just 168 yards in the Giants' first eight games (he missed three because of a thumb injury), Jennings has 172 in the last two. As a team, the Giants notched a season-high 122 yards rushing against Cincinnati and 102 against Chicago, marking the first time they had back-to-back 100-yard rushing games since 2014.