Breaking down Deonte Banks' NFL debut
The Giants' season opener on Sunday night did not go how anyone would have hoped.
However, a couple of first-year players did put together promising performances in their NFL debuts. Yesterday, it was noted how rookie defensive lineman Jordon Riley made Pro Football Focus' list of the top 15 rookies from Week 1. But Riley wasn't the only Giants rookie to garner positive reviews.
Cornerback Deonte Banks was praised by several outlets for his performance against the Cowboys.
"The No. 24 overall pick played really well before his debut was cut short because of cramps," wrote ESPN's Jordan Raanan. "In 13 coverage snaps, he was targeted twice for no completions with two passes defended, according to NFL Next Gen Stats."
PFF's Dalton Wasserman also recognized the rookie cornerback, stating Banks' "athletic talent jumped off the tape."
"He didn't allow a catch on two targets and recovered nicely to force Brandin Cooks out of bounds after Cooks had a step on him down the field," Wasserman said. "Banks was used in press coverage on more than 70% of his snaps and generally was in an excellent position against Dallas' receivers."
As noted above, Banks departed the game early due to cramps, but coach Brian Daboll told the media Monday that the 22-year-old is "trending in the right direction" for Sunday's game in Arizona.
"I think they did a great job executing, being poised, playing the game comfortably," veteran cornerback Adoree' Jackson said Monday about Banks and fellow starting rookie corner Tre Hawkins III. "I think they did a great job."
The No. 24 overall pick in this year's draft looked strong over the summer. Banks played in each of the first two preseason games and was on the field for a total of 33 coverage snaps without allowing a single reception. This was the most coverage snaps without surrendering a catch among all rookie corners through the first two preseason contests. Defensive coordinator Wink Martindale highlighted the rookie's skillset, maturity and confidence when talking to the media last week.
"I think he has been and reacted in different situations just like we thought he would," Martindale said. "I think that he is a very competitive person. I like his attitude. I've used the Ted Lasso quote to nauseam now, but that's just who he is. He loves to compete, he loves this defense, he loves the system, and you can tell the way his teammates have grown close to him already that he's an all-around good guy that's going to have a lot of success in this league."
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QB Jacob Eason - Free Agent Signing from NYG Practice Squad (January 6)
TE Tyree Jackson - Free Agent Signing from NYG Practice Squad (January 6)
K Mason Crosby - Activated, from Practice Squad (Standard Elevation) (January 6)
OT Yodny Cajuste - Activated, from Practice Squad (Standard Elevation) (January 6)
S Jason Pinnock - Reserve/Injured (January 6)
QB Jacob Eason - Practice Squad Signing (January 4)
OT Tyre Phillips - Reserve/Injured (January 2)
OLB Jeremiah Martin - Practice Squad Signing (January 1)
K Mason Crosby - Activated, from Practice Squad (Standard Elevation) (December 30)
WR Dennis Houston - Activated, from Practice Squad (Standard Elevation) (December 30)
LB Darrian Beavers - Free Agent Signing from NYG Practice Squad (December 30)
TE Lawrence Cager - Reserve/Injured (December 30)
K Mason Crosby - Activated, from Practice Squad (Standard Elevation) (December 24)
OLB Tomon Fox - Activated, from Practice Squad (Standard Elevation) (December 24)
OT Matt Peart - Activated, from Reserve (December 24)
OT Evan Neal - Reserve/Injured (December 24)
K Mason Crosby - Practice Squad Veteran (December 22)
K Cade York - Practice Squad; Injured (December 22)
K Randy Bullock - Reserve/Injured (December 21)
DL Timmy Horne - Free Agent Signing from ATL Practice Squad (December 21)
OT Matt Peart - Designated for Return / Returned to Practice (December 20)
RB Gary Brightwell - Designated for Return / Returned to Practice (December 20)
TE Darren Waller - Activated, from Reserve (December 16)
S Bobby McCain - Waived, No Recall (December 16)
TE Darren Waller - Designated for Return / Returned to Practice (December 14)
QB Tyrod Taylor - Activated, from Reserve (December 11)
QB Matt Barkley - Practice Squad Veteran Signing (December 5)
QB Jacob Eason - Terminated (by Club) from Practice Squad (December 4)
QB Matt Barkley - Waived, No Recall (December 4)
QB Tyrod Taylor - Designated for Return / Returned to Practice (December 4)
WR Dylan Drummond - Practice Squad Signing (November 30)
OLB Oshane Ximines - Terminated (by Club) from Practice Squad (November 30)
RB Eric Gray - Activated, from Reserve (November 25)
K Cade York - Practice Squad Exception Signing (November 24)
K Randy Bullock - Free Agent Signing from NYG Practice Squad (November 24)
K Cade York - Waived, No Recall (November 22)
RB Eric Gray - Designated for Return / Returned to Practice (November 22)
OL Joshua Miles - Practice Squad Veteran Signing (November 21)
RB Deon Jackson - Practice Squad Exception Signing (November 21)
RB Hassan Hall - Terminated (by Club) from Practice Squad (November 21)
LB Benton Whitley - Free Agent Signing from MIN Practice Squad (November 21)
RB Deon Jackson - Waived, No Recall (November 20)
OL Joshua Miles - Waived, No Recall (November 20)
K Randy Bullock - Activated, from Practice Squad (Standard Elevation) (November 18)
TE Tyree Jackson - Activated, from Practice Squad (Standard Elevation) (November 18)
TE Chris Myarick - Waived, No Recall from Reserve/Injured (November 13)
OLB Azeez Ojulari - Activated, from Reserve (November 11)
TE Tyree Jackson - Activated, from Practice Squad (Standard Elevation) (November 11)
K Randy Bullock - Activated, from Practice Squad (Standard Elevation) (November 11)
OLB Azeez Ojulari - Designated for Return / Returned to Practice (November 8)
QB Matt Barkley - QB Matt Barkley - Free Agent Signing from NYG Practice Squad (November 8)
QB Daniel Jones - Reserve/Injured (November 8)
QB Jacob Eason - Practice Squad Signing (November 7)
RB Hassan Hall - Practice Squad Signing (November 7)
OLB Justin Hollins - Activated, from Practice Squad (Standard Elevation) (November 4)
K Randy Bullock - Activated, from Practice Squad (Standard Elevation) (November 4)
TE Lawrence Cager - Free Agent Signing from NYG Practice Squad (November 4)
TE Darren Waller - Reserve/Injured (November 4)
QB Tyrod Taylor - Reserve/Injured (November 4)
WR Gunner Olszewski - Free Agent Signing from NYG Practice Squad (November 3)
K Cade York - Free Agent Signing from TEN Practice Squad (November 3)
K Randy Bullock - Practice Squad Veteran Signing (November 3)
K Graham Gano - Reserve/Injured (November 3)
QB Matt Barkley - Practice Squad Veteran Signing (October 31)
QB Tommy DeVito - Free Agent Signing from NYG Practice Squad (October 31)
WR Gunner Olszewski - Practice Squad Veteran Signing (October 31)
OL Jaylon Thomas - Terminated (by Club) from Practice Squad (October 31)
DL Leonard Williams - Traded to Seahawks for 2024 2nd Round Pick & 2025 5th Round Pick (October 30)
CB Stantley Thomas-Oliver III - Practice Squad Veteran Signing (October 30)
WR Gunner Olszewski - Terminated, Vested Veteran, all contracts (October 30)
WR Gunner Olszewski - Free Agent Signing from NYG Practice Squad (October 28)
RB Gary Brightwell - Reserve/Injured (October 28)
QB Tommy DeVito - Activated, from Practice Squad (Standard Elevation) (October 28)
OLB Oshane Ximines - Activated, from Practice Squad (Standard Elevation) (October 28)
RB Jashaun Corbin - Free Agent Signing from CAR Practice Squad
OLB Justin Hollins - Practice Squad Veteran Signing
RB Eric Gray, OT Matt Peart - Reserve/Injured
RB Deon Jackson - Claimed off Waivers from CLV
(October 24)
WR Gunner Olszewski - Practice Squad Veteran Signing (October 23)
QB Tommy DeVito - Activated, from Practice Squad (Standard Elevation) (October 21)
OL Jalen Mayfield - Activated, from Practice Squad (Standard Elevation) (October 21)
TE Lawrence Cager - Practice Squad Signing
OL Sean Harlow - Free Agent Signing from DAL Practice Squad (October 19)
OL Shane Lemieux - Reserve/Injured (October 19)
OL Justin Pugh - Free Agent Signing from NYG Practice Squad (October 18)
TE Lawrence Cager - Waived, No Recall (October 18)
OL Tyre Phillips - Free Agent Signing from PHI Practice Squad
OL Joshua Miles - Free Agent Signing from ATL Practice Squad
OL Joshua Ezeudu - Reserve/Injured
OL Jalen Mayfield - Practice Squad Exception Signing
DB Alex Cook - Free Agent Signing to CAR Active Roster
(October 17)
OLB Azeez Ojulari - Reserve/Injured (October 14)
OL Jalen Mayfield - Free Agent Signing from NYG Practice Squad (October 14)
QB Tommy DeVito - Activated, from Practice Squad (Standard Elevation) (October 14)
OL Justin Pugh - Activated, from Practice Squad (Standard Elevation) (October 14)
OT Yodny Cajuste - Practice Squad Veteran (October 11)
WR Cole Beasley - Designated for Return / Restored to Practice Squad (October 10)
WR Cam Sims - - Terminated (by Club) from Practice Squad (October 10)
CB Amani Oruwariye - Terminated (by Club) from Practice Squad (October 10)
OL Jaylon Thomas, OL Jalen Mayfield - Activated, from Practice Squad (Standard Elevation) (October 7)
OL Justin Pugh - Practice Squad Veteran (October 3)
RB Taiwan Jones - Terminated (by Club) from Practice Squad (October 3)
OLB Oshane Ximines - Activated, from Practice Squad (Standard Elevation) (September 21)
OL Jaylon Thomas - Activated, from Practice Squad (Standard Elevation) (September 21)
RB Taiwan Jones - Activated, from Practice Squad (Standard Elevation) (September 16)
OLB Oshane Ximines - Activated, from Practice Squad (Standard Elevation) (September 16)
RB Taiwan Jones - Activated, from Practice Squad (Standard Elevation) (September 9)
K Graham Gano - Signed 3-year contract extension (September 8)
WR Cam Sims - Practice Squad Veteran Signing (September 4)
WR Cole Beasley - Practice Squad; Injured (September 4)
G Jack Anderson - Waived, Injury Settlement
DB Kaleb Hayes, WR Dennis Houston, T Jaylon Thomas - Practice Squad Signing (August 31)
RB Taiwan Jones - Practice Squad Veteran Signing (August 31)
TE Tyree Jackson, G Jalen Mayfield - Practice Squad Exception Signing (August 31)
DB Gemon Green, T Tyre Phillips - Terminated (by Club) from Practice Squad (August 31)
CB Zyon Gilbert - Waived, Injury Settlement
DT Ryder Anderson, ILB Darrian Beavers, DB Alex Cook, QB Tommy DeVito, CB Gemon Green, ILB Dyontae Johnson, TE Ryan Jones - Practice Squad (August 30)
WR Cole Beasley, CB Amani Oruwariye, T Tyre Phillips, OLB Oshane Ximines - Practice Squad Veteran (August 30)
OLB Tomon Fox - Practice Squad Exception (August 30)
DE Boogie Basham - Acquired via Trade (via BUF) with 2025 7th Round Pick for 2025 6th Round Pick (August 30)
DT Ryder Anderson - Waived, No Recall (August 29)
DE Habakkuk Baldonado - Waived, No Recall (August 29)
LB Darrian Beavers - Waived, No Recall (August 29)
DB Alex Cook - Waived, No Recall (August 29)
RB Jashaun Corbin - Waived, No Recall (August 29)
QB Tommy DeVito - Waived, No Recall (August 29)
LB Tomon Fox - Waived, No Recall (August 29)
DB Gemon Green - Waived, No Recall (August 29)
LB Dyontae Johnson - Waived, No Recall (August 29)
TE Ryan Jones - Waived, No Recall (August 29)
LS Cameron Lyons - Waived, No Recall (August 29)
T Tyre Phillips - Waived, No Recall (August 29)
WR Kalil Pimpleton - Waived, No Recall (August 29)
DT Kobe Smith - Waived, No Recall (August 29)
LB Ray Wilborn - Waived, No Recall (August 29)
WR Cole Beasley - Terminated, Vested Veteran, all contracts (August 29)
WR Jamison Crowder - Terminated, Vested Veteran, all contracts (August 29)
C Sean Harlow - Terminated, Vested Veteran, all contracts (August 29)
DB Amani Oruwariye - Terminated, Vested Veteran, all contracts (August 29)
WR David Sills V - Terminated, Vested Veteran, all contracts (August 29)
LB Oshane Ximines - Terminated, Vested Veteran, all contracts (August 29)
TE Tommy Sweeney - Reserve/Non-Football Illness (August 29)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson - Passed Physical (August 29)
CB Aaron Robinson - Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform (August 29)
TE Chris Myarick - Reserve/Injured (August 28)
DB Zyon Gilbert - Waived, Injured (August 28)
G Jack Anderson - Waived, Injured (August 28)
G Wyatt Davis - Waived, Injured (August 28)
WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton - Reserve/Injured (August 27)
WR Jaydon Mickens - Terminated, Vested Veteran, all contracts (August 27)
OT Korey Cunningham - Terminated, Vested Veteran, all contracts (August 27)
OT Julién Davenport - Terminated, Vested Veteran, all contracts (August 27)
DT Brandin Bryant - Terminated, Vested Veteran, all contracts (August 27)
DE Tashawn Bower - Terminated, Vested Veteran, all contracts (August 27)
DT Kevin Atkins - Waived, No Recall (August 27)
WR Collin Johnson - Waived, No Recall (August 27)
DB Darren Evans - Waived, No Recall (August 27)
NT Donovan Jeter - Waived, No Recall (August 27)
RB James Robinson - Waived, No Recall (August 27)
S/ILB Isaiah Simmons - Acquired via Trade (via ARZ) for 2024 7th Round Pick (August 25)
OT Devery Hamilton - Waived, Injury Settlement (August 24)
LB Troy Brown - Waived, Injury Settlement
CB Rodarius Williams - Waived, No Recall (August 19)
OT Julién Davenport - Free Agent Signing (August 16)
LB Troy Brown - Waived, Injured (August 16)
LB Ray Wilborn - Claimed off Waivers from DEN (August 15)
OT Devery Hamilton - Waived/Injured (August 15)
DL D.J. Davidson - Passed Physical (August 14)
WR Jeff Smith - Terminated, Vested Veteran, Injury Settlement (August 11)
DT A'Shawn Robinson - Passed Physical (August 7)
OL Marcus McKethan - Passed Physical (August 7)
NT Donovan Jeter - Free Agent Signing (August 4)
WR Jeff Smith - Waived/Injured (August 4)
C Sean Harlow - Free Agent Signing (August 1)
OL J.C. Hassenauer - Reserve/Injured (August 1)
WR Sterling Shepard - Passed Physical (July 30)
WR Jamison Crowder - Passed Physical (July 30)
DT Vernon Butler - Reserve/Injured (July 29)
LB Elerson Smith - Waived, Injury Settlement (July 29)
DT Kevin Atkins - Free Agent Signing (July 27)
T Andrew Thomas - Signed, Renegotiated Contract (July 26)
DT D.J. Davidson - Declared Physically Unable to Perform (July 25)
G Marcus McKethan - Declared Physically Unable to Perform (July 25)
CB Aaron Robinson - Declared Physically Unable to Perform (July 25)
DT A'Shawn Robinson - Declared Physically Unable to Perform (July 25)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson - Declared Physically Unable to Perform (July 25)
WR Sterling Shepard - Declared Physically Unable to Perform (July 25)
WR Jamison Crowder - Declared Non-Football Injury (July 25)
DT Vernon Butler - Reserve/Did Not Report (July 25)
RB Saquon Barkley - Franchise Player Signing (July 25)
OLB Tashawn Bower - Free Agent Signing (July 25)
OLB Elerson Smith - Waived, Injured (July 25)
DB Trenton Thompson - Waived, No Recall (July 25)
DT Brandin Bryant - Free Agent Signing (July 24)
WR Makai Polk - Waived, No Recall (July 24)
WR Dre Miller - Waived, No Recall (July 24)
RB James Robinson - Free Agent Signing (July 21)
WR Cole Beasley - Free Agent Signing (July 21)
DB Darren Evans - Free Agent Signing (July 18)
LB Jarrad Davis - Reserve/Injured (July 18)
DB Leonard Johnson - Waived/Injured (July 18)
DL Kobe Smith - Free Agent Signing (June 15)
DL Dexter Lawrence - Signed, Renegotiated Contract (May 5)
OLB Oshane Ximines - Free Agent Signing (May 5)
OLB Habakkuk Baldonado - Free Agent Signing (May 5)
LB Troy Brown - Free Agent Signing (May 5)
DB Alex Cook - Free Agent Signing (May 5)
QB Tommy DeVito - Free Agent Signing (May 5)
WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton - Free Agent Signing (May 5)
DB Gemon Green - Free Agent Signing (May 5)
LB Dyontae Johnson - Free Agent Signing (May 5)
TE Ryan Jones - Free Agent Signing (May 5)
LS Cameron Lyons - Free Agent Signing (May 5)
CB Deonte Banks - Selected in Round 1 (Pick No. 24) of 2023 NFL Draft
CB Deonte Banks - Selection List Signing (May 18)
OL John Michael Schmitz - Selected in Round 2 (Pick No. 57) of 2023 NFL Draft
C John Michael Schmitz - Selection List Signing (May 23)
WR Jalin Hyatt - Selected in Round 3 (Pick No. 73) of 2023 NFL Draft
WR Jalin Hyatt - Selection List Signing (May 15)
RB Eric Gray - Selection List Signing (May 5)
CB Tre Hawkins III - Selected in Round 6 (Pick No. 209) of 2023 NFL Draft
CB Tre Hawkins III - Selection List Signing (May 5)
DL Jordon Riley - Selected in Round 7 (Pick No. 243) of 2023 NFL Draft
RB Eric Gray - Selected in Round 5 (Pick No. 172) of 2023 NFL Draft
DL Jordan Riley - Selection List Signing (May 6)
DB Gervarrius Owens - Selected in Round 7 (Pick No. 254) of 2023 NFL Draft
DB Gervarrius Owens - Selection List Signing (May 5)
DT A'Shawn Robinson - Unrestricted Free Agent Signing (April 24)
C J.C. Hassenauer - Free Agent Signing (April 7)
OLB Jihad Ward - Unrestricted Free Agent Signing (March 29)
TE Tommy Sweeney - Unrestricted Free Agent Signing (March 23)
CB Amani Oruwariye - Unrestricted Free Agent Signing (March 23)
WR Jamison Crowder - Unrestricted Free Agent Signing (March 23)
S Bobby McCain - Free Agent Signing (March 23)
WR Darius Slayton - Free Agent Signing (March 20)
DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches - Free Agent Signing (March 17)
WR Parris Campbell - Free Agent Signing (March 17)
WR Jeff Smith - Free Agent Signing (March 17)
LB Bobby Okereke - Free Agent Signing (March 16)
WR Sterling Shepard - Free Agent Signing (March 15)
TE Darren Waller - Acquired via trade with Las Vegas Raiders (March 15)
RB Matt Breida - Signed, Renegotiated Contract (March 14)
P Jamie Gillan - Signed, Renegotiated Contract (March 13)
LS Casey Kreiter - Signed, Renegotiated Contract (March 13)
G Wyatt Davis - Signed, Renegotiated Contract (March 13)
QB Daniel Jones - Signed, Renegotiated Contract (March 7)
RB Saquon Barkley - Designated Franchise Player (March 7)
LB Jarrad Davis - Signed, Renegotiated Contract (March 7)
WR Isaiah Hodgins - Signed, Exclusive Rights (February 16)
G Jack Anderson - Signed, Exclusive Rights (February 14)
TE Lawrence Cager - Signed, Exclusive Rights (February 13)
WR David Sills V - Reserve/Future Signing (January 26)
DB Terrell Burgess - Reserve/Future Signing (January 26)
TE Chris Myarick - Reserve/Future Signing (January 23)
T Devery Hamilton - Reserve/Future Signing (January 22)
WR Dre Miller - Reserve/Future Signing (January 22)
DB Zyon Gilbert - Reserve/Future Signing (January 22)
DT Vernon Butler - Reserve/Future Signing (January 22)
WR Makai Polk - Reserve/Future Signing (January 22)
T Korey Cunningham - Reserve/Future Signing (January 22)
WR Jaydon Mickens - Reserve/Future Signing (January 22)
WR Kalil Pimpleton - Reserve/Future Signing (January 22)
RB Jashaun Corbin - Reserve/Future Signing (January 22)
DB Trenton Thompson - Reserve/Future Signing (January 22)
DB Terrell Burgess - Waived/Injured (May 5)
G Solomon Kindley - Waived
WR Kenny Golladay - Terminated, Vested Veteran, all contracts (March 15)
View rare photos from the all-time series between the Giants and Cardinals.
Photo shows Dill Stacey, 24, right, St. Louis Cardinals back, attempts to tackle quarterback Y.A. Tittle, 14, of the New York Giants moments before the latter passed the ball to teammate Phil King, not shown, for a first down in fourth quarter of game at New York?s Yankee Stadium in New York, on Nov. 4, 1962. Giants won 31-28. (AP Photo)
New York Giant Andy Nelson, almost obscured by sheet of flying mud and water, gets a face full of it as he hits the wet deck after knocking pass out of the hands of St. Louis Cardinals Jackie Smith (81) Nov. 15, 1964. Moving in on the action is Lou Slaby. Game was 10-10 tie. (AP Photo/Fred Waters)
With a ball tucked under his arm, New York Giants Ernie Koy is brought down from behind by St. Louis Cardinals Jerry Stovall in the first period at Yankee Stadium, Dec. 18, 1967, New York. Ernie picked up 15 yards, good for a first down. Cardinal players at right are Larry Stallings (67) and Larry Wilson. The Giants won the final game of the regular National Football season, 37-14. (AP Photo/Harry Harris)
Elmer Angsman (7), Chicago Cardinal back hits the ground after fumbling the ball but teammate Knox Ramsey (70) recovered for a 10-yard gain in second period of National Football League game with the New York Giants in Polo grounds, New York City, Nov. 12, 1950. Other identifiable players are Jon Baker (60), guard; John Mastrangelo (66), guard; Harmon Rowe (22), back; and Bill Milner (61), guard, of the Giants and Bill Fischer (72), Cardinal Tackle. Giants won, 51 to 21. (AP Photo/HH)
New York Giants running back Tucker Frederickson (24) avoids the jam up of would-be St. Louis Cardinals tacklers as he moves around them for a gain of three yards and a first down, Oct. 4, 1971, St. Louis, Mo. The rest of the players are unidentified. (AP Photo/Fred Waters)
Quarterback Craig Morton (15) of the New York Giants hands off to running back Joe Dawkins (26) in 1975. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) sets up to pass behind tackle Brad Benson (60) during an NFL game against the St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis on Dec. 9, 1979. The Cardinals defeated the Giants 29-20. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
Ron Johnson (30) of the New York Giants is halted in his tracks by Don Parish of the St. Louis Cardinals after Johnson made a gain of five yards in first quarter action on Sunday, Dec. 13, 1970 at St. Louis. (AP Photo)
New York Giants Rocky Thompson takes a flying leap for six-yard gain during the second quarter of game with St. Louis Cardinals at Yankee Stadium, Nov. 28, 1971, New York. Other identifiable players are Giants Bob Hyland (70), foreground, and Cardinals Norm Thompson (43), right. St. Louis won, 24-7. (AP Photo/Harry Harris)
St. Louis Cardinals running back Theotis Brown (33) is stopped by a New York Giants defender during an NFL game in St. Louis on Dec. 9, 1979. The Cardinals defeated the Giants 29-20. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
Ron Shivers (27) of the St. Louis Cardinals is brought down by New York Giants Otto Brown (21), Dick Houston (behind Shivers), and Pat Hughes (left, on ground) after Shivers returned the kick off to the 22-yard line in first quarter National Football League action on Sunday, Dec. 13, 1970 at St. Louis. (AP Photo)
New York Giants quarterback Fran Tarkenton one-hands the ball as he runs across the goal line after carrying it himself from four yards out in the second quarter, Sunday, Dec. 13, 1970, St. Louis, Mo. Teammate Aaron Thomas (88) follows Tarkenton. The rest of the players are unidentified. (AP Photo)
Fran Tarkenton, New York Giants quarterback, shows why he is known for his scrambling finesse as he evades Cardinals in first quarter of game and prepares to throw a pass in New York, Oct. 28, 1970. Selected by the Associated Press as the NFL's offensive player of the week, Tarkenton staged the most productive aerial show of his career by throwing five touchdown passes. (AP Photo/Spencer Jones)
Ron Johnson (30) of the New York Giants is tackled from behind by Larry Wilson (8) of the St. Louis Cardinals after making 17-yard gain in fourth quarter in New York on Sunday, Oct. 26, 1970. Making head tackle is Don Parish (57) of the Cardinals, followed by teammates Joe Schmiesing (82) and Chuck Walker (79). (AP Photo)
Don Parish of St. Louis Cardinals reaches out, but can?t get, Ron Johnson (30) of New York Giants in third quarter National Football League action on Sunday, Dec. 14, 1970 at St. Louis, and went on to score. New York beat St. Louis, 34-17. (AP Photo)
Clifton McNeil (18) of New York Giants pulls in pass from quarterback Fran Tarkenton for a gain of 45 yards as Roger Wehrli (22) closes in during third quarter National Football League action Sunday, Dec. 13, 1970 at St. Louis. Play set up New York for touchdown and final win over St. Louis, 34-17. (AP Photo)
Conrad Dobler,left, of the St. Louis Cardinals, tries to block a charging George Martin of the New York Giants during the fourth period of the game at Giants Stadium, Dec. 5, 1977. Martin was trying to sack Jim Hart, the Cards' quarterback, and while Dobler stopped Martin, he received a 15-yard penalty for "illegal use of the hands." (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) attempts to escape the grasp of St. Louis Cardinals E.J. Junior (54) during the second half in St. Louis, Nov. 24, 1985. (AP Photo/Oscar Waters)
New York Giants Leonard Marshall cuts in front of the Phoenix Cardinals Luis Sharpe (67) to sack quarterback Gary Hogeboom (5) in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sept. 25, 1989. The Giants defeated the Cardinals 35-7. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Lionel Manuel (86) runs upfield with a reception as St. Louis Cardinals cornerback Lionel Washington (48) closes in during an NFL game in East Rutherford on November 18, 1984. The Giants defeated the Cardinals 16-10. (AP Photo/Chuck Solomon)
New York Giants linebacker Pepper Johnson (52) makes a leaping interception during an NFL game against the Phoenix Cardinals on November 5, 1989. The Giants defeated the Cardinals 20-13. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Jeff Hostetler scrambles for 19 yards and a touchdown against the Phoenix Cardinals during the first quarter of their game in Tempe, Arizona Sunday, Nov. 5, 1989. The Giants led 14-3 at the half. (AP Photo/Rob Schumacher)
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) is seen in action during an NFL game against the St. Louis Cardinals Sept. 22, 1985, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Tony Tomsic via AP)
Phoenix Cardinals safety Laster Lylcs, right, holds tight to bring down the New York Giants Mark Bavaro after he caught a 36 yard pass from quarterback Phil Simms in the first quarter of NFL game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Sunday, Dec. 4, 1988. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) reacts after throwing a second quarter touchdown to wide receiver Stacy Robinson against the Phoenix Cardinals at Giants Stadium in N.J., Dec. 4, 1988. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
St. Louis Cardinals quarterback Neil Lomax is sacked by New York Giants linebacker Harry Carson in the first quarter of the game, Dec 14, 1986 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Susan Ragan)
New York Giants' Lee Rouson carries the ball past St. Louis Cardinals' Collin Scotts, (69), for a three-yard gain in the forth quarter of play in East Ratherfort, N.J. on Sunday, October 26, 1987. The Gaints beat the Cardinals 30-7 for their first win of the season. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer (89) celebrates with teammate David Patten after Toomer scored on a 56-yard touchdown reception during the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Nov. 16, 1997, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 19-10. (AP Photo/John Dunn)
New York Giants cornerback Jason Sehorn (31) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals Oct. 10, 1999, in Glendale, Ariz. (Allen Kee via AP)
New York Giants tight end Howard Cross (87) rushes upfield with the ball during an NFL Game against the Arizona Cardinals Oct. 18, 1998, in East Rutherford, N. J. (Allen Kee via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer (81) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals Oct. 10, 1999, in Glendale, Ariz.(Allen Kee via AP)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals Oct. 10, 1999, in Glendale, Ariz. (Allen Kee via AP)
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Dave Brown (17) loses the ball as he is sacked by New York Giants defensive end Cedric Jones during the first quarter Sunday, Nov, 28, 1999, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Giants defensive end Michael Strahan recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Chris Calloway (80) runs upfield with the ball during an NFL Game against the Arizona Cardinals Oct. 18, 1998, in East Rutherford, N. J. (Allen Kee via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Chris Calloway (80) catches a pass during an NFL Game against the Arizona Cardinals Oct. 18, 1998, in East Rutherford, N. J. (Allen Kee via AP)
New York Giants tight end Dan Campbell (89) scores easily past Arizona Cardinals Aeneas Williams during the first quarter Sunday, Nov. 26, 2000 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz.(AP Photo/Paul Connors)
GLENDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 23: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants drops back to pass against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium on November 23, 2008 in Glendale, Arizona. The Giants defeated the Cardinals 37-29. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)
A look down the line of scrimmage as the New York Giants line up against the Arizona Cardinals during a NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday October 25, 2009 (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
GLENDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 23: Jerheme Urban #85 of the Arizona Cardinals is tackled by Michael Johnson #20 of the New York Giants at University of Phoenix Stadium on November 23, 2008 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Giants defeated the Cardinals 37-29. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)
New York Giants' Domenik Hixon (87) returns the first of two long kickoff runs against the Arizona Cardinals in the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
New York Giants' Terrell Thomas (24) runs with the ball after intercepting a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals' Steve Breaston (15) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. The Giants defeated the Cardinals 37-29. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
New York Giants Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) pass rushes during an NFL game against the St. Louis Cardinals in East Rutherford, 2000. (AP Photo/Tony Tomsic)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws as Arizona Cardinals Adrian Wilson (24) and Karlos Dansby (58) defend during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
New York Giants Visanthe Shiancoe, center and Jim Finn, right, congratulate Plaxico Burress after he scored a touchdown on a 13 yard pass from Eli Manning during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005. The Giants defeated the Cardinals 42-19. (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
New York Giants punt returner Chad Morton jumps into the arms of Giants' Sean Berton (88) after Morton scored on a 52-yard punt return during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Ron Dayne escapes the tackle attempt by Arizona Cardinals defensive back Kwamie Lassiter on his way to scoring the Giants third touchdown of the game during the fourth quarter at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Sunday, Sept. 3, 2000. The Giants defeated the Cardinals 21-16. (AP Photo/John Greilick)
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin directs his team from the sidelines during the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 42-19. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Keith Hamilton, top, sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Dave Brown during the third quarter Sunday, Nov. 26, 2000 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz.(AP Photo/Samantha Feldman)
New York Giants' Tiki Barber heads for the goal line to score a touchdown on a 21 yard run as Arizona Cardinals Antrel Rolle follows during the third quarter at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005. The Giants defeated the Cardinals 42-19. (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
New York Giants' Tiki Barber signals first down as Arizona Cardinals' David Barrett (36) watches during the fourth quarter Sunday, Nov. 11, 2001 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. Barber rushed for 118 yards in 17 carries in the Giants 17-10 win.(AP Photo/Matt York)
New York Giants running back Tiki Barber (21) dives over the goal line to score the Giants first touchdown as Arizona Cardinals cornerback Aeneas Williams tries in vain to stop him during the first quarter at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Sunday, Sept. 3, 2000. (AP Photo/John Greilick)
Arizona Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald (11) and New York Giants' Eli Manning (10) shake hands after an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Glendale, Ariz. The Giants defeated the Cardinals 31-27. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 23-0. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
New York Giants wide receiver Rueben Randle (82) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of Arizona Cardinals' Patrick Peterson (21) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants' Victor Cruz (80) slips away from the tackle attempt by Arizona Cardinals' Michael Adams (27) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Glendale, Ariz. The Giants defeated the Cardinals 31-27. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) carries the ball and fights off Arizona Cardinals free safety Tony Jefferson (22) during a week 2 football game on September 14, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants' Eli Manning, left, drops back to throw a pass as Arizona Cardinals' Daryl Washington closes in to defend during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Glendale, Ariz. The Giants defeated the Cardinals 31-27. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) celebrates his touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) scores the game-winning touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Glendale, Ariz. The Giants won 31-27. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) carries the ball during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday October 20, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones runs the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) carries the ball during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. Arizona won 27-21. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones runs the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones runs the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants' Saquon Barkley, center, celebrates his touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants' Saquon Barkley, right, scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) slides during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Arizona Cardinals' Patrick Peterson, right, defends New York Giants' Saquon Barkley during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, right, celebrates a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants' Saquon Barkley, center, runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during a week 14 regular season football game against the Arizona Cardinals at MetLife Stadium on December 13th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants long snapper Casey Kreiter (58) during a week 14 regular season football game against the Arizona Cardinals at MetLife Stadium on December 13th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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