Everything you need to know about the Week 2 matchup between the Giants and Bears:
Series History
The New York Giants travel to Chicago to play the Bears in Week 2 on Sept. 20. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET at Soldier Field. The Giants and Bears will face each other for the third consecutive season and the second year in a row in Chicago. Last Nov. 24, the Giants led at halftime, 7-3, but allowed 16 unanswered points in the third quarter and lost, 19-14. On Dec. 2, 2018, the Giants earned a 30-27 overtime triumph in MetLife Stadium. Saquon Barkley's 29-yard run on the first play of overtime set up a game-winning 44- yard field goal. These teams first played each other in 1925, making this the Giants' oldest active series (the Giants' first-ever road victory was in Chicago on Dec. 13, 1925).
Last Time Out
The Giants allowed 23 unanswered points in their 26-16 loss to the Steelers on Monday Night Football. A day earlier, the Bears turned a 23-6 deficit into a 27-23 victory in Week 1. Mitchell Trubisky threw three touchdowns in the fourth quarter, tied for the most in Bears history since 1991.
Inactive List
Giants:
- RB Wayne Gallman
- DB Adrian Colbert
- LB TJ Brunson
- LB Carter Coughlin
- OT Jackson Barton
- TE Eric Tomlinson
- DL RJ McIntosh
Bears:
- ILB Josh Woods
- WR Ted Ginn
- CB Duke Shelley
- G Arlington Hambright
- WR Riley Ridley
- OLB Trevis Gipson
View rare photos of the all-time history between the New York Giants and Chicago Bears.
Chicago Bears running back Walter Payton (34) gets tackled by New York Giants linebacker Harry Carson (53) during the NFL Divisional Playoff Game on January 5, 1986 in Chicago, Illinois. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
The Polo Grounds in New York were filled with 65,000 fans and 125 reporters to see the New York Giants take on the Chicago Bears, Dec. 6, 1925. (AP Photo/Pro Football Hall of Fame)
William Beattie "Big Chief" Feathers (48) of the Chicago Bears is off on an end run that resulted in no gain during a game against the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds in New York City Nov., 8, 1936. Number 3 of the Bears running interference is Bronislau "Bronko" Nagurski Bears won, 25-7. (AP Photo)
New York Giants and Chicago Bears in action during the National Football League Championship game on Dec. 17, 1933 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (Pro Football Hall of Fame via AP)
An unidentified New York Giants player changes from cleats to athletic shoes during a 30 to 13 New York Giants victory over the Bears in the NFL Championship game played at the Polo Grounds on Dec. 9, 1934 in New York.(Pro Football Hall of Fame via AP Images)
Ward Cuff, New York Giants halfback, gets off a 42-yard goal against the Chicago Bears Oct. 31, 1937 at the Polo Grounds in New York City. The Bears and Giants played to a 3-3 tie. (AP Photo)
New York Giants halfback Tuffy Leemans (4) runs into some Chicago Bear tacklers as he returns a punt for 15 yards in a game before 50,000 at the Polo Grounds in New York City, Oct. 31, 1937. The Giants and Bears played to a 3-3 tie. (AP Photo)
Pro Football Hall of Fame Chicago Bears fullback Bronko Nagurski is tackled by fellow hall of famer Mel Hein of the Giants during a 30 to 13 New York Giants victory over the Bears in the NFL Championship game played at the Polo Grounds on Dec. 9, 1934 in New York. (Pro Football Hall of Fame via AP Images)
Chicago Bears back Beattie Feathers (48) is about to be tossed for loss by Giant Dale Burnett in game played on Oct. 31, 1937 at the Polo Grounds. Bears and Giants played to a 3-3 tie. (AP Photo)
Chicago Bears back Carl Brumbaugh pitches the football out to Pro Football Hall of Fame fullback Bronko Nagurski during a 30 to 13 New York Giants victory over the Bears in the NFL Championship game played at the Polo Grounds on Dec. 9, 1934 in New York. (Pro Football Hall of Fame via AP Images)
Coach Steve Owen, center, of the New York Giants, discusses the championship game with Chicago Bears quarterback Frank Filchock, left, and end Jim Poole during a workout at the Polo Grounds in New York, on December 11, 1946. (AP Photo)
Frank Filchock, Giants quarterback and passer, and Coach Steve Owen watch fourth quarter action in the Giants-Chicago Bears Championship playoff game in New York on Dec. 15, 1946. The Bears broke the 14-14 tie in the last period to win 24-14. (AP Photo)
Giants' Mel Triplett (33) picks up a block and then charges past Chicago Bears players and over umpire Sam Wilson for 17 yards and a touchdown - first of the game - at Yankee Stadium in New York City, Dec. 30, 1956. Giants routed Bears 4707 to take the NFL championship. Identifiable players are: Alex Webster (29), Stan Wallace (40). (AP Photo/Harry Harris)
Giants' Mel Triplett (33) picks up a block and then charges past Chicago Bears players and over umpire Sam Wilson for 17 yards and a touchdown - first of the game - at Yankee Stadium in New York City, Dec. 30, 1956. Giants routed Bears 47-7 to take the NFL championship. Identifiable players are: Jack Stroud (66), Alex Webster (29), Stan Wallace (40), McNeil Moore (29), and J.C. Caroline. (AP Photo/Harry Harris)
Giants' Mel Triplett (33) picks up a block and then charges past Chicago Bears players and over umpire Sam Wilson for 17 yards and a touchdown - first of the game - at Yankee Stadium in New York City, Dec. 30, 1956. Giants routed Bears 4707 to take the NFL championship. Identifiable players are Ed Meadows (86), Roosevelt Brown (79), Jack Stroud (66), Alex Webster (29), Joe Fortunato (31), Wayne Hansen (51), Stan Wallace (40), McNeil Moore (29), Ray Smith (20) and J.C. Caroline. (AP Photo/Harry Harris)
Wide receiver Don Hermann (85) of the New York Giants is pulled down by linebacker Lee Roy Caffey (60) of the Chicago Bears in first quarter action in New York, Sept. 19, 1970. The Bears won, 24-13. (AP Photo/Ron Frehm)
Larry Csonka of the New York Giants finds an arm around his neck as he is stopped after a fourth quarter gain at Giants Stadium by Tom Hicks and Gary Fencik of the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 19, 1977 in East Rutherford. Csonka had his most productive day this season with 100 yards in 22 attempts. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
Chicago Bears Walter Payton, center, pushes his way between New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 18, 1977 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo)
Chicago Bears middle-linebacker Mike Singletary (50) closes in on New York Giants George Adams (33) in an NFC playoff game in Chicago, Ill., on January 7, 1986. (AP Photo /John Swart)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Marshall (70) pressures Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon (9) during the 1985 NFC Divisional Playoff Game in Chicago, Jan. 5, 1986. The Bears shutout the Giants 21-0. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
New York Giants running back Joe Morris (20) carries the football as Bears linebacker Mike Singletary (50) gives chase during the Giants 21 - 0 loss to the Chicago Bears in the 1985 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 5, 1986 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
Chicago Bears running back Matt Suhey (26) carries the football before a tackle by New York Giants safety Kenny Hill (48) and linebacker Harry Carson (53) during the Bears 21 - 0 victory over the New York Giants in the 1985 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on Jan. 5, 1986 at Soldier Field in Chicago. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
New York Giants running back Joe Morris (20) is stopped by Chicago Bears Richard Dent (95) and William Perry (72), as Chicago's defense held the Giants to 32 yards in the Bears 21-0 win during NFC playoff action, Sunday, Jan. 5, 1986 in Chicago, Ill. (AP Photo/Charlie Bennett)
New York Giants players try to block a kick in this general view of the action on the field at Soldier Field stadium during the NFL Divisional Playoff Game against the Chicago Bears on January 5, 1986 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears won the game in a 21-0 shutout. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) sets up to throw a pass during the Giants 21-0 loss to the Chicago Bears in the 1985 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 5, 1986 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
New York Giants running back Joe Morris (20) makes short gain during NFC playoff, first half action against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Ill., Sunday, Jan. 5, 1986. Bears defensive end Richard Dent (95) and line backer Otis Wilson (55) attempt to catch him as Giant guard Bill Ard (61) blocks. (AP Photo)
Everson Walls of the New York Giants breaks up a pass to Ron Morris of the Chicago Bears in the first quarter at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Jan. 13, 1991. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) scrambles for yardage against the Chicago Bears during the third quarter in Chicago, Ill., Sept. 22, 1992. (AP Photo/Fred Jewell)
New York Giants wide receiver Joey Smith (88) is upended by Chicago Bears Dent Jones (53) in first quarter in Chicago, Sept. 21, 1992. Also on the tackle are Bears John Mangum and Maurice Douglas, right. (AP Photo/David Boe)
New York Giants wide receiver Ed McCaffrey is tackled after an eight-yard gain by Chicago Bears defenders Chris Zorich, rear, and Anthony Blaylock, right, during the second quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago, Sept. 5, 1993. (AP Photo/Fred Jewell)
Running back Rodney Hampton (27) of the New York Giants is grabbed around the waist by linebacker Dante Jones (53) of the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., Sept. 5, 1993. Hampton lost six yards on the play. (AP Photo/John Swart)
New York Giants quarterback Jeff Hostetler does a little scrambling to avoid Chicago Bears Steve McMichael (rear) and Trace Armstrong (93) during third quarter action in NFL playoff game, Sunday, Jan. 14, 1991 at Giants Stadium, Rutherford. The giants won 31-3 behind Hostetler. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
New York Giants' quarterback Jeff Hostetler celebrates after throwing a first quarter touchdown pass to wide receiver Stephen Baker. Hostetler later ran for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Sunday, Jan. 13, 1991. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
Chicago Bears Brad Muster (25) is stopped for a loss on fourth down by New York Giants John Washington (73) during a goal-line stand in the second quarter at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Sunday, Jan. 13, 1991. The Bears failure to score was the beginning of a string of frustrations for Chicago. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
New York Giants running back Ottis "O.J." Anderson (24) is stopped by Chicago Bears' William "The Refrigerator" Perry in the third quarter of the NFC playoff game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Jan. 14, 1991. The Giants won 31-3. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
New York Giants head coach Bill Parcells receives a cooler full of Gatorade over his head by Giants players Everson Walls (28) and Carl Banks (58) as time runs out in the Giants 31-3 victory over the Chicago Bears at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Sunday, Jan. 13, 1991. To right of Parcells are Giants Pepper Johnson (52) and Lawrence Taylor (56). (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
Quarterbacks Mike Tomczak of the Chicago Bears, left, and Jeff Hostetler of the New York Giants chat together as they leave the field after NFL playoff game, Sunday, Jan. 14, 1991 at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford. The Giants won 31-3 behind Hostetler, who started for the injured Phil Simms. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants linebacker Mike Barrow tackles Chicago Bears receiver Marcus Robinson (88) after a reception in the second quarter on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2000, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Stephen J. Carrera)
Chicago Bears quarterback Cade McNown is caught by New York Giants linebacker Jessie Armstead and sacked for a nine-yard loss during the third quarter on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2000, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Fred Jewell)
Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants prepares to hand the ball off against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 2, 2007 in Chicago, Illinois. The Giants beat the Bears 21-16. (AP Photo/David Stluka)
CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 2: New York Giants and Chicago Bears players line up at the line of scrimmage prior to the snap during the game between the New York Giants against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 2, 2007 in Chicago, Illinois. The Giants defeated the Bears 21-16. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants drops back to pass against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 2, 2007 in Chicago, Illinois. The Giants beat the Bears 21-16. (AP Photo/David Stluka)
Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants throws a pass against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 2, 2007 in Chicago, Illinois. The Giants beat the Bears 21-16. (AP Photo/David Stluka)
Running back Derrick Ward #34 of the New York Giants carries the ball against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 2, 2007 in Chicago, Illinois. The Giants beat the Bears 21-16. (AP Photo/David Stluka)
CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 2: Wide receiver Plaxico Burress #17 of the New York Giants runs with the football after a pass reception against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 2, 2007 in Chicago, Illinois. The Giants defeated the Bears 21-16. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
New York Giants' Amani Toomer (81) holds up the football after making a touchdown reception, as Chicago Bears' Brandon McGowan (36) and Brian Urlacher (54) argue that the ball hit the ground during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007, in Chicago. The play was reviewed and the call on the field was upheld for a touchdown. The Giants won 21-16. (AP Photo/Jerry Lai)
New York Giants, Michael Strahan (92) during a game against the Chicago Bears on September 17, 2000 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Giants beat the Bears 14-7. Michael Strahan played for 15 years all with the Giants. He was a 7-time Pro Bowler and was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2014.(AP Photo/David Durochik)
New York Giants' Kevin Dockery breaks up a pass from Chicago Bears quarterback Rex Grossman to Muhsin Muhammad in the end zone during the final seconds of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007, in Chicago. The Giants defeated the Bears 21-16. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)
New York Giants' Derrick Ward runs during a football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 in Chicago. (AP Photo/MJerry Lai)
New York Giants running back Derrick Ward runs against Chicago Bears' Anthony Adams (95) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007, in Chicago. The Giants defeated the Bears 21-16. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) scores a touchdown during first quarter NFL football against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Sam Madison, left, sacks Chicago Bears quarterback Rex Grossman, center, with the help of Osi Umenyiora (72) and Michael Strahan during the second quarter of a football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jerry Lia)
New York Giants' Sam Madison, right, sacks Chicago Bears quarterback Rex Grossman during the second quarter of a football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jerry Lia)
New York Giants running back Tiki Barber (21) breaks free of a tackle by Chicago Bears defenders in the first quarter of their football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday,Nov. 12, 2006.(AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Chicago Bears quarterback Rex Grossman (8) scrambles with the ball as New York Giants defensive tackle William Joseph (94) approaches him in the second quarter of their football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006.(AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants running back Tiki Barber (21) gets tackled by Chicago Bears corner back Jerry Azumah (23) in the first quarter of play on Sunday, November, 7, 2004, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Michael Kim)
New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora, hits Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, right, to break up a pass attempt during the first quarter of an NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) applies pressure against the Chicago Bears in a week 4 NFL football game at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday October 3, 2010 (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora (72) knocks the ball away from Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler during the second quarter of an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and the New York Giants at New Meadowlands Stadium Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants' Eli Manning, center, gets ready for the snap during the third quarter of an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and the New York Giants at New Meadowlands Stadium Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants defensive lineman Barry Cofield (96) sacks Chicago Bears quaterback Jay Cutler (6) in the 1st half in a week 4 NFL football game at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday October 3, 2010 (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants' Hakeem Nicks (44) runs the ball during the first quarter of an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and the New York Giants at New Meadowlands Stadium Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Eli Manning, center, during the first quarter of an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and the New York Giants at New Meadowlands Stadium Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Hanie is sacked by New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 17-3. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants' Brandon Jacobs runs the ball during the first quarter of an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and the New York Giants at New Meadowlands Stadium Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants tight end Kevin Boss (89) avoids Chicago Bears' Tim Jennings (26) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Rueben Randle (82) makes a touchdown reception in front of Chicago Bears cornerback Tim Jennings (26) in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) calls a play against the Chicago Bears in the first half of an NFL football game on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) is tackled by Chicago Bears safety Chris Conte (47) and linebacker James Anderson (50) in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (34) rolls into the end zone for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
New York Giants wide receivers Victor Cruz and Reuben Randle (82) celebrate a touch down catch during a week 6 Thursday night football game against the Chicago Bears on October 10, 2013 in Chicago,IL (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
A look down the line of scrimmage as the New York Giants take on the Chicago Bears in a week 6 Thursday night football game on October 10, 2013 in Chicago,IL (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
A look down the line of scrimmage as the New York Giants take on the Chicago Bears in a week 6 Thursday night football game against the Chicago Bears on October 10, 2013 in Chicago,IL (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
Chicago Bears safety Chris Conte (47) tries to bring down New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) In the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Players gather on the field for the coin toss before an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and the New York Giants, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) hands off the ball to running back Brandon Jacobs (34) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (34) breaks a tackle during an NFL week 6 football game against the Chicago Bears Thursday, October 10, 2013, in Chicago. The Bears won 27-21. (AP Photo/David Stluka)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) congratulates Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) after an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013, in Chicago. The Bears won 27-21. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) looks to pass against the Chicago Bears during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Chicago Bears in action against the New York Giants Sunday November 20, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) during a week 11 NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on November 20, 2016 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) catches a pass for a touchdown against the Chicago Bears during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes against the Chicago Bears during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) leaps over Chicago Bears strong safety Adrian Amos (38) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
A look down the line of scrimmage as the Chicago Bears take on the New York Giants during a week 13 NFL football game on Sunday December 2, 2018 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) leaps over Chicago Bears strong safety Adrian Amos (38) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) stiff arms Chicago Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) stiff arms Chicago Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs with the ball as Chicago Bears inside linebacker Danny Trevathan (59) makes the tackle during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) stiff arms Chicago Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs with the ball as Chicago Bears free safety Eddie Jackson (39) moves in to make the tackle during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) pushes off Chicago Bears strong safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (21) after a catch during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) flips over Chicago Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) during the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) throws a pass while being pressured by New York Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence (97) during an NFL game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Chicago. The Bear defeated the Giants 19-14. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Chicago Bears offense lines up against the New York Giants defense during an NFL game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Chicago. The Bear defeated the Giants 19-14. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) takes a handoff from quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during an NFL game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Chicago. The Bear defeated the Giants 19-14. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) stands ready as he awaits the snap of the football during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019 in Chicago. The Bears defeated the Giants 19-14. (Scott Boehm via AP)
New York Giants offensive guard Nick Gates (65) blocks on a field goal attempt during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019 in Chicago. The Bears defeated the Giants 19-14. (Scott Boehm via AP)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday November 24, 2019 in Chicago (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws against the Chicago Bears during the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
New York Giants offensive players wait to square off at the line of scrimmage during an NFL game against the Chicago Bears defense, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019 in Chicago. The Bears defeated the Colts 19-14. (Greg Trott via AP)
Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) greets New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) following an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. The Bears defeated the Giants 19-14. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) passes during an NFL game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019 in Chicago. The Bears defeated the Colts 19-14. (Greg Trott via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) runs in front of Chicago Bears cornerback Prince Amukamara (20) after a catch during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
New York Giants cornerback Julian Love (24) intercepts a pass intended for Chicago Bears wide receiver Javon Wims (83) during the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) calls a plays at the line of scrimmage against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Sterling Shepard (87)
Julian Love (20)
Daniel Jones (8)
Julian Love (20)
Darnay Holmes (30)
Sterling Shepard (87)
New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) during a week 17 football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday January 2, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois
Tae Crowder (48)
Chris Myarick (41)
Saquon Barkley (26)
Aaron Robinson (33)
A look down the line of scrimmage during a week 17 football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday January 2, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois
Saquon Barkley (26)
Tae Crowder (48)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) carries the ball during a week 17 football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday January 2, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois
Road Warrior
As a rookie, Daniel Jones threw 18 touchdowns to just three interceptions in six road games as a starter. He averaged 271.5 yards per game as the away opponent with a 105.1 passer rating. Only NFL MVP Lamar Jackson threw more touchdowns on the road (20), but did so in eight games.
Meanwhile, Jones has thrown at least one touchdown pass in each of his first 13 career starts, the fourth-longest streak among quarterbacks who started their careers since the 1970 merger:
- Kurt Warner, St. Louis (23 starts) 1999-2000
- Baker Mayfield, Cleveland (17) 2018-19
- Brad Johnson, Minnesota (15) 1996-97
- Daniel Jones, Giants (13) 2019-20
The Windy City
This will be the Giants' inaugural road game of the Joe Judge era in addition to the franchise's first travel experience with the protocols put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic. By now, Judge said the plans don't feel too unusual, but as a head coach, he always has his eyes on the details.
"I think our guys are used to just traveling for football games, whether it be college or previous years in the NFL," Judge said. "Right now, it's really kind of the early part of the trip. Bussing, planes, how you get your food on the plane, little things like that that people don't always calculate. We feed these guys on the plane, we're always hydrating on the plane. One of the factors that I'm going to have to talk to the team about is, hey listen, we're obviously wearing masks on the plane. Anytime you have a mask on, it slows down your hydration. Also when you're on the plane, you naturally dehydrate from the air pressure and the way it affects the cells and the moisture in your cells. We need to make sure we do a really good job traveling with hydrating on the plane, even though we have masks on. We have to be conscious of that."
Darius Keeps Slaying
Darius Slayton has 10 receiving touchdowns since Week 5 of 2019, the most in the NFL in that span. Mark Andrews and Jared Cook are tied for second with nine.
Scouting Report
Coach Matt Nagy and general manager Ryan Pace have stocked the Bears' roster with a lot of explosive players on offense. They have multiple weapons and use them in "very inventive ways," according to Judge. They will mix their personnel groups, along with tempo and quick substitutions.
"We need to make sure we're very attentive and in-tune to the game to match the speed that they're going to present," Judge said. "They present opponents with a lot of issues with their fast motions going across the formations, changing the strength, and then also looking to find ways to get favorable matchups for their skill guys."
You may have heard a lot about rub routes coming off Monday night's game, and it will continue into Sunday. The Bears, like the Steelers, will use them to create contact on the defenders to free up their playmakers. During his Thursday press conference, assistant head coach/defensive coordinator Patrick Graham took responsibility for the issues against Pittsburgh, saying he needs to coach it better. It is no doubt a focus this week.
"This team is going to be a team that has a lot of rub routes, a lot of misdirection trying to get you crossed over between linebackers, corners and safeties and who's covering who," Judge said. "We have to do a good job communicating pre-snap and then adjust post snap."
The NFL today released a breakdown of Kickoff Weekend rosters and one notable tidbit is the Giants began the season with a league-high 15 players who weigh 300 or more pounds.
Challenge Accepted
As Michael Eisen wrote, Saquon Barkley and offensive coordinator Jason Garrett delivered figurative stiff arms in response to what has become the media's issue of the week regarding the Giants: the third-year running back's pass protection skills. The tempest was ignited when Tiki Barber – the Giants' career rushing leader- criticized Barkley for his pass protection.
Barkley, who rushed for six yards and caught six passes in the Giants' 26-16 season-opening loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers Monday night, has received criticism for his blocking in the past and he's not losing sleep after hearing it again.
"Obviously, Tiki is a legend," Barkley said. "He has done a lot of great things for this franchise. I'm not going to look at it as disrespect, I'm going to look at it as a challenge. Same thing with him, like everyone else, I really don't care about outside opinions. I'm really focused about the opinions in this building. Try to come to work every single day and get better."
Barkley said pass protection is just one point of emphasis in practice, because he continually works to elevate all facets of his game.
"I come to work every single day with the mindset, try to improve in everything," he said. "Focus on the little things. Whatever the drill is, focus on that. If it's the pass game, focus on catching the ball, if it's pass pro, if it's run game, focus on making the run cuts and the right reads. When I'm in the open field work on my moves and work on finishing scoring touchdowns.
"I know this is going to be the question or the kind of the theme of this media session about my pass pro. I understand that I probably made some mistakes in pass pro and I put it on film. I know it's going to keep coming, people are going to keep challenging me. It's a good way to keep me in and stop me from getting to open space and making plays there too also. I just have to keep working at it, keep getting better and that's going to be my same answer for the rest of the pass pro questions."
Feeling the Rush?
Linebacker Markus Golden, who had a tackle for loss in Week 1, has seven sacks in his past seven games on road and aims for his fifth in a row with at least one. Meanwhile, defensive linemen Leonard Williams and Dexter Lawrence each had a sack last week.
Stats to Impress Your Friends with…
The NFL today released a breakdown of Kickoff Weekend rosters and one notable tidbit is the Giants began the season with a league-high 15 players who weigh 300 or more pounds.
According to the league, these are the averages of the players on the Giants opening day roster:
Height: 6.20 (NFL average, 6.17)
Weight: 247.95 (NFL average, 244.74)
Age: 25.78 (NFL average, 26.03)
Experience: 3.91 years (NFL average, 4.17)
Rookies and first-year players: 9 (NFL average, 9.69)
Players age 30 and over: 6 (NFL average, 8.34)
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