JAXSON RETURNS
The Giants received some good news on Thanksgiving Day. After playing the last two weeks without their starting quarterback, the team announced Thursday that Jaxson Dart cleared the concussion protocol. Interim head coach Mike Kafka confirmed on Friday that Dart will start this week's primetime game against the Patriots on Monday Night Football.
"I'm ready," Dart said about returning. "I've been waiting for it. Obviously, these primetime games are ones that you have circled on your calendar. So, excited to go out there, go compete at a high level and do everything in my power to rally these guys, to put our team in the best situation when the clock hits zero that we're going to come out with a win."
The Giants have averaged 24.2 points per game in the six full games Dart has started, which spread across the whole season would rank just outside the top 10. The 22-year-old has played a crucial role in the Giants scoring 20+ points in seven straight games, tied for the second-longest streak in a season by a Giants team since 2000.
In his seven starts, Dart has accounted for 17 total touchdowns (10 passing, seven rushing) with just five turnovers (three interceptions, two fumbles lost). The rookie has earned a 93.5 passer rating while throwing for 1,417 yards and adding another 317 yards on the ground, with an average of 5.6 yards per carry.
ALL-TIME SERIES
The New York Giants (2-10) will travel to Foxborough to face the Patriots (10-2) on Monday, December 1, at Gillette Stadium. Kickoff is set for 8:15 pm ET on ESPN.
Monday night's game will be the 15th all-time meeting between the two teams, with the Giants trailing the series, 5-7. They own a 3-3 record on the road.
The Giants' won their most recent meeting with the Patriots on November 26, 2023, by a score of 10-7.
See the top photos from practice as the Giants prepare for their Week 13 matchup against the Patriots.
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
CB Cor'Dale Flott (28)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
WR Darius Slayton (18)
S Dane Belton (24)
WR Isaiah Hodgins (89)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
S Tyler Nubin (27) and RB Devin Singletary (26)
S Beau Brade (34)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
RB Devin Singletary (26)
RB Dante Miller (25)
WR Isaiah Hodgins (89)
TE Maximilian Mang (39)
RB Dante Miller (25)
QB Russell Wilson (3)
TE Maximilian Mang (39)
S Tyler Nubin (27) and RB Devin Singletary (26)
TE Maximilian Mang (39)
OLB Abdul Carter (51)
RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29)
OLB Abdul Carter (51)
RB Eric Gray (20)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
WR Ray-Ray McCloud (88)
Interim Defensive Coordinator/ Outside Linebackers coach Charlie Bullen
RB Dante Miller (25)
OLB Abdul Carter (51)
WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette (87)
RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29)
RB Dante Miller (25)
RB Eric Gray (20)
RB Devin Singletary (26)
RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29)
WR Ray-Ray McCloud (88)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
INJURY REPORT
Giants
The final injury report will be released Saturday afternoon.
Patriots
The final injury report will be released Saturday afternoon.
HOW TO WATCH, LISTEN & STREAM
TV
Channel: ESPN
Local Broadcast: MY9
Announcers: Joe Buck (Play-By-Play), Troy Aikman (Analyst), Lisa Salters (Sideline) and Laura Rutledge (Sideline)
Postgame: Giants Postgame Live presented by Hackensack Meridian Health
MSG Networks, The Gotham Sports App, YouTube, Giants.com, Giants App, Giants TV
Radio
Channel: WFAN 101.9PM / 66 AM
Announcers: Bob Papa (Play-by-Play), Carl Banks (Analyst), Howard Cross (Sideline)
Pre- and Postgame: John Schmeelk, Tiki Barber
Pregame: Giants Gameday begins at 11:00 AM, presented by Hackensack Meridian Health.
Postgame: Giants Extra Point
Stream
This week's game can be streamed on NFL+.
BULLEN TAKES OVER AS DC
Kafka made a significant shakeup to the coaching staff on Monday with the dismissal of defensive coordinator Shane Bowen. Outside linebackers coach Charlie Bullen will take Bowen's place for the remainder of the season. The move came after the defense surrendered an average of 31.7 points during the six-game losing streak.
"It's a player-driven league, there's no doubt and coming from my perspective, coming from my position room where there's three first rounders, I understand fully that it's a talent-driven league and a player-driven league," Bullen said Friday on what the defense might look like with him at the helm. "So to me, as a coach, my philosophy is always players over plays, and how can we as coaches, even as a position coach, maximize our players' abilities and put them in position to have success - A, for themselves, maximizing what they're good at, but then also defensively it helps us.
"If we're putting (Brian) Burns in advantageous situations or Dex (Lawrence) in advantageous situations or (Jevón) Holland, that helps us. I'd say at this point it's hard to wholesale change. Not that I'd do that anyway, but we've got years and months of time on task in this scheme. And so, I don't think it's something you can change completely. I think we can tweak and alter, but as best I can, I just want to put these guys in position to succeed so that their skill sets are maximized and they can play as fast as possible."
While this will be his first time serving as a defensive play-caller, Bullen brings a lot of experience to the role. He has coached for 18 years, including 12 seasons in the NFL, and has learned under some of the league's top defensive minds. Between his stints with the Dolphins (2012-18) and Cardinals (2019-22), Bullen spent time learning under Vance Joseph and Matt Burke, both of whom currently lead two of the league's top defensive units in Denver and Houston, respectively.
"Charlie's done a really nice job of getting everyone together, getting everyone on the same page," Kafka said on Wednesday. "Really a couple of good walkthroughs yesterday and today. And just talking with the staff and just the kind of cohesion of how the responsibilities are kind of being spread out. It's been pretty cool to see. And Charlie's doing a nice job leading that group."
CONTAINING DRAKE MAYE
Drake Maye has played a significant role in the Patriots' dramatic turnaround from last year. One season after going 4-13 with a bottom 3 offense in both points and yards, Maye has lead New England to a league-best 10-2 record, the No. 1 seed in the AFC and a top 8 offense in points and yards.
Through the first 12 games of this season, the second-year quarterback leads the NFL with 3,130 passing yards and a 71.0 completion percentage, while his 21 passing touchdowns rank fourth and his 110.7 passer rating is the third-highest in the league. Maye has also added 307 yards and an additional two touchdowns on the ground as he's firmly planted himself in the MVP conversation.
"Drake's been very impressive in year two," said Kafka. "You saw him make that jump. He's operating at a high level. He's creating explosives, things that we saw on tape. And sure, we enjoyed watching him on tape, and he's doing a nice job for them, and I think it's really cool to see him play that well."
Maye has thrown just one touchdown pass in each of the last two games, but this came after a stretch of five consecutive games with multiple touchdown passes. In last week's win over the Bengals, he completed 62.9 percent of his passes for 294 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Maye has also taken only one sack in each of his last three games, but was sacked six times in both Weeks 8 and 9. His 37 sacks taken are the sixth-most in the NFL, and the Patriots will now likely be without their starting left tackle (Will Campbell) and left guard (Jared Wilson) on Monday after both linemen suffered injuries in last week's win.
PLAYER TO WATCH
TE Theo Johnson – Johnson put together another strong performance last week in Detroit, catching three passes for a career-high 77 yards. The second-year tight end made some impressive catches, including his first one where he jumped up and caught the ball at the high point for a big gain. He has shown a noticeable improvement with his contested catch ability this season, which was on full display in Detroit. Johnson now has 188 receiving yards over the last three games, which ranks third among tight ends and 15th among all players across the league.
MATCHUP TO WATCH
LT Andrew Thomas vs. OLB K'Lavon Chaisson – Thomas has allowed just one sack and two quick pressures this season, according to Next Gen Stats. His 0.3 percent sack rate is the third-lowest among left tackles, while his 0.6 percent quick pressure rate is second-lowest. Thomas has an average time to pressure of 3.91 seconds, which is the longest time to pressure by any left tackle since at least 2018. Chaisson, who has played 88.0 percent of his snaps on the right edge, has produced a 15.2 pressure rate and 5.9 percent quick pressure rate, both of which rank 17th among 77 edge rushers with 150+ pass rushes.
PATRIOT TO WATCH
RB TreVeyon Henderson – Over the last four games since taking over as the lead back, Henderson has averaged 5.1 yards per carry, up from his mark of 4.3 yards per carry from Weeks 1-8. Over two-thirds of his runs during this stretch have gone to the strong side of the formation, which has led to four touchdowns and 14 forced missed tackles, both of which are tied for the most in the NFL, along with an average of 4.9 yards after contact (third-most), on such runs. On rushes to the strong side, the Giants have allowed 6.7 yards per carry, 2.1 yards before contact, and 4.6 yards after contact, all of which are the most in the NFL.
STATS TO KNOW
Dart has five games with one or more passing touchdowns and one or more rushing touchdowns, tied with Buffalo's Josh Allen for the most in the NFL. The only rookie with more such games in NFL history was Cam Newton, who had eight back in 2011 which led to him being named AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. On the other sideline, Maye joined Hall of Famer Dan Marino as the only QBs with an 80+ passer rating and a win in nine consecutive games prior to age 24, according to NFL Research. Lamar Jackson totaled eight such games in a row in 2019 during the season he was named MVP.
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
QB Daniel Jones (8)
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)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) takes part a week 6 regular season game against the New England Patriots on Thursday October 10th, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts
New York Giants linebacker Oshane Ximines (53) during a preseason game against the New England Patriots on Sunday August 29th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Evan Neal (73), Mark Glowinski (64)
New York Giants linebacker Azeez Ojulari (51) during a preseason game against the New England Patriots on Sunday August 29th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
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
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) during a preseason game against the New England Patriots on Sunday August 29th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Xavier McKinney (29)
Dexter Lawrence (97)
New York Giants cornerback Cor'Dale Flott (28) during a preseason NFL football game against New England Patriots on Thursday August 11, 2022 in Foxborough, MA
Darrian Beavers (41)
New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (13) during a week 12 NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, November 28, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
ILB Bobby Okereke (58)
ILB Bobby Okereke (58)
OT Andrew Thomas (78)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
WR Jalin Hyatt (13)
QB Tommy DeVito (15)
ILB Micah McFadden (41)
WR Jalin Hyatt (13)
WR Jalin Hyatt (13)
New York Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during a week 12 NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, November 28, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
WR Jalin Hyatt (13)
WR Jalin Hyatt (13)
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