The Giants will return from their bye week with one of the best records in the NFC at 6-2.
The week off comes at a good time for Brian Daboll's squad. The Giants went on the road for three of their last four games, including two long flights to London and Seattle. They will return after the bye with back-to-back home games against the Houston Texans and Detroit Lions. In fact, four of their next five games will take place at MetLife Stadium.
Here are five players to watch on each side of the ball in the second half of the season.
QB Daniel Jones
Jones leads the NFL with five game-winning drives heading into Week 9. His current completion percentage of 65 percent would be a career-high, while his four total turnovers puts him on pace for the fewest in his four-year NFL career. Jones hasn't been asked to really sling the ball yet this season, as he is averaging just under 175 passing yards per game with only six passing touchdowns. His 363 rushing yards rank third among quarterbacks (behind Lamar Jackson and Justin Fields), while his three rushing scores are tied for the second-most at the position.
"We're all excited," Jones said about the team's start. "It's been fun to win, it's been fun to play well, and pull out some of these games down the stretch. We appreciate the position we're in, we're enjoying that but there's a lot of work to do. I don't think anyone is satisfied with where we are. I think we understand, like I said earlier, we understand there's a lot still out there for us, there's a lot we still need to do if we want to be the team that we think we're capable of being."
RB Saquon Barkley
Now two years removed from the ACL injury that forced him to miss most of the 2020 campaign, Barkley looks to be back to his elite self. The talented running back has played at least 80 percent of the offensive snaps in each game, while his 191 total touches lead the NFL. Going into Week 9, Barkley ranks second in all-purpose yards at 968, only 14 yards behind Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill for the most in the league. Barkley's 97.4 rushing yards per game would easily shatter his previous career-high of 81.7 yards per game. The fifth-year back has also caught a team-high 28 receptions for 189 yards.
"It's really important to reset," said Barkley about the bye week. "It's a great time to look back at what we did so far, what we accomplished in the first half of the season. Learn from the good, learn from the bad, use that to get ready for the second half of the season and come out with the right mindset. At the end of the day you want to win every single game, but being 6-2, there's a lot of good out of that, but there's also a lot we can learn from it to be the team we want to be."
WR Wan'Dale Robinson
Robinson missed four games due to a knee injury suffered in the season opener. In his first game back, he had three receptions for 37 yards and a touchdown against the Ravens. The following week, he reeled in six passes for 50 yards. Coming out of the bye, Robinson should be one of the team's leading receivers for the remainder of the year.
LT Andrew Thomas
Barkley's numbers are the flashiest, while Jones' game-winning drives might look the most impressive on paper. But neither would be possible without the stellar play from Thomas. The left tackle has been one of the most dominant offensive linemen in the NFL this season, and perhaps one of the top overall players. On 308 pass block snaps, Thomas has yet to surrender a sack and has allowed only one quarterback hit and nine total pressures. Jones called Thomas one of the top tackles in the league on Monday, and rightfully so.
"He's playing at an unbelievable level," Jones said about the left tackle. "I think when you compare him to guys across the league, I think he's the best. If not, he's certainly in that top two or there. He's playing at an unbelievable level and that's huge for us on offense. It's huge for me as a quarterback and being able to count on him playing at that level down after down, game after game. He's been huge for us. He deserves a lot of credit, certainly. It's no surprise to us, he comes to work every day. I think even last year he was playing at a really high level. He had some injury stuff; he was going in and out a little bit and that made it tough on him. He's a heck of a player for sure."
OL Nick Gates
Gates' comeback has been one of the feel-good stories in the NFL this season. 410 days after suffering a gruesome leg injury that at one point was thought to possibly be career-ending, Gates made his return to the field on Sunday and played five offensive snaps against the Seahawks. He played exclusively as an extra offensive lineman in some jumbo packages and helped lead the way for Barkley's 1-yard touchdown run. Gates could fight for time at one of the normal five positions on the O-line in the second half of the season.
"That was a great moment I think for us, and definitely for him," Thomas said about Gates' return. "Seeing him in practice was a great feeling for us earlier the past few weeks but seeing him on game day getting a chance to get out there and be on the field again is a great thing."
Re-live the season with the best photos from the Giants' 2022 playoff campaign.


Leonard Williams (99)

Daniel Jones (8)

The New York Giants take on the Baltimore Ravens at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on Sunday October 16, 2022. (Ben Solomon/New York Giants)

Richie James (80) Darius Slayton (86)


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Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)

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Head Coach Brian Daboll

Adoree' Jackson Dane Belton

Dexter Lawrence (97)

Daniel Jones (8)

New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger (82) catches a 2 point conversion during a NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Saturday December 24, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )

Xavier McKinney (29)

Isaiah Hodgins (18)

Saquon Barkley (26) Matt Breida (31) Nick Gates (65)

Carter Coughlin (52)

Daniel Jones (8)

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The New York Giants take on the Baltimore Ravens at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on Sunday October 16, 2022. (Ben Solomon/New York Giants)



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New York Giants wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins (18) makes a touchdown catch during a NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday December 4, 2022 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )


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New York Giants safety Landon Collins (21) during a NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Saturday December 24, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )


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Daniel Jones (8)

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Nick Williams (93)

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Daniel Bellinger (82)

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Andrew Thomas (78)

Daniel Bellinger (82)

Gary Brightwell (23), Matt Breida (31)

Darius Slayton (86)

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Dexter Lawrence (97)

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Darius Slayton (86)

Dexter Lawrence (97)

Dane Belton (24), Jihad Ward (55)

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Justin Ellis (71)

Jaylon Smith (54), Adoree' Jackson (22), Julian Love (20)

Chris Myarick (85), Chris Myarick (85), Oshane Ximines (53), Cam Brown (47), Gary Brightwell (23)

Julian Love (20)

Micah McFadden (41), Dane Belton (24). Julian Love (20), Fabian Moreau (37)

Jihad Ward (55), Tae Crowder (48), Micah McFadden (41)

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Brian Daboll Head Coach

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Micah McFadden (41), Dane Belton (24), Julian Love (20), Jihad Ward (55)

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Micah McFadden (41), Dane Belton (24), Julian Love (20)

Micah McFadden (41), Dane Belton (24), Julian Love (20)


Micah McFadden (41), Dane Belton (24), Julian Love (20)

Rodney Hampton during a Monday Night football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday September 26, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus/NY Giants)

Harry Carson and Leonard Marshall during a Monday Night football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday September 26, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus/NY Giants)

Samantha Morris gets emotional with her dad Joe Morris during a Monday Night football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday September 26, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus/NY Giants)

Kyle Rote Jr during a Monday Night football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday September 26, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus/NY Giants)

Rodney Hampton during a Monday Night football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday September 26, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus/NY Giants)

Rodney Hampton gets a hand shake from his son during a Monday Night football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday September 26, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus/NY Giants)

Otis Anderson walks the blue carpet to receive his Ring of Honor jacket during a Monday Night football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday September 26, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus/NY Giants)

Ronnie Barnes receives his ring of honor jacket from Brad Daluiso during a Monday Night football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday September 26, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus/NY Giants)

Otis Anderson walks the blue carpet to receive his Ring of Honor jacket during a Monday Night football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday September 26, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus/NY Giants)

Rodney Hampton walks the blue carpet to receive his Ring of Honor jacket during a Monday Night football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday September 26, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus/NY Giants)

Leonard Marshall walks the blue carpet to receive his Ring of Honor jacket during a Monday Night football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday September 26, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus/NY Giants)

Julian Love (20)

Matt Breida (31)

Ronnie Bones walks the blue carpet to receive his Ring of Honor jacket during a Monday Night football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday September 26, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus/NY Giants)

Kyle Rote Jr. walks up to receive his fathers Ring of Honor Jacket during a Monday Night football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday September 26, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus/NY Giants)

New York Giants safety Julian Love (20) intercepts a pass during a football game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday October 16, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus/NY Giants)

New York Giants safety Julian Love (20) intercepts a pass during a football game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday October 16, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus/NY Giants)

Julian Love (20)

New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) during a football game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday October 16, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus/NY Giants)

New York Giants safety Julian Love (20) intercepts a pass during a football game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday October 16, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus/NY Giants)

Evan Neal (73)

Saquon Barkley (26)


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Dane Belton (24), Xavier McKinney, Tae Crowder (48)


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Daniel Jones (8)

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Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)

Ben Bredeson (68)

Justin Ellis (71), Dexter Lawrence (97)

Leonard Williams (99)

Xavier McKinney (29)

Dexter Lawrence (97)

during a Monday Night football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday September 26, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus/NY Giants)


Bob Papa speaks during the ring of honor ceremony during a Monday Night football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday September 26, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus/NY Giants)

David Sills V (13), Wan'Dale Robinson (17)

New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) during a football game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday October 16, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus/NY Giants)

Wan'Dale Robinson (17)


Leonard Williams (99), Xavier McKinney (29), Jaylon Smith (54)

Wan'Dale Robinson (17)


Saquon Barkley (26), Wan'Dale Robinson (17)



The New York Giants take on the Baltimore Ravens at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on Sunday October 16, 2022. (Ben Solomon/New York Giants)
