EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Judge's Chambers, Giants.com's weekly interview with coach Joe Judge:
Q: On Kickoff Weekend, the NFL will observe the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Where were you on 9/11? What are your memories of that morning?
Judge: "I was a sophomore in college (at Mississippi State). I was actually in the weight room in Starkville, Mississippi. We're finishing up our workout and we had a nationally syndicated show on the radio that the strength coach had on. They started talking about something happening here around the country. Actually, all the information was wrong at first, you couldn't understand what was going on. Then eventually, they cleared it up and they said that a plane has hit the World Trade Center. You couldn't tell what the situation was, if it was a commercial accident, or whatever it was.
"At about that time, I was leaving the weight room and driving home. I remember walking in the house we lived in and I had five roommates standing in the living room staring at the T.V. The second tower had just been hit. It was a situation where you just freeze in time and you kind of realize what's going on. You spend the first couple of days looking for answers and watching a lot of T.V. trying to figure out what's going on. I remember the initial shock of realizing that, look, this is America, we don't get attacked. I've talked about it before. You grow up and you learn the history of Pearl Harbor. You know it's a very significant event to the world and definitely the country, but you don't have that emotional attachment to it because it didn't happen when you're alive. To you, it's more of a passage in a history book you read. This happening at that time, I think, woke everybody up.
"The thing I remember most was how it brought everybody together. One of my roommates was in the ROTC program. I remember immediately thinking, 'Is Greg getting shipped off? How's this going to work?' My brother was one of those guys who a couple days after it happened went out and signed up for the military and enlisted right away. You start realizing there's a lot of very immediate attachments you have and wondering what's going to happen next. I think about all the things that have changed in day-to-day life since then. From traveling in airports to clear bags at stadiums and different things that have happened, it's something significant that changed everybody.
"But the thing I remember most about it was obviously the action of being attacked, but then even more so the reaction of everybody coming together. I remember playing games the week after. We played South Carolina on Thursday Night Football on ESPN. I remember the stadium being full, having the big American flag on the field, and people singing the national anthem. You remember everyone staying together with it. There was definitely a lot of emotion with it. There was a lot of support throughout the country for the first responders and everything going on. To me, that's something that shaped my beliefs and the way I see things, in terms of my images of first responders, the military and the impact they have. Before that in my life, other when I was younger and the first Iraq war, it was really generally a time of peace."
Q: The 9/11 commemorations are always emotional and in this area they're particularly poignant. What will it mean for you to be on the field Sunday with the first responders and the people from the families who lost loved ones? I assume you'll wear an NYPD or an FDNY hat.
Judge: "Absolutely, we all will as a team. I think it's going to be emotional. I think that a lot of our players were very young when this happened and don't really have a memory of it. They know about what happened, but they don't have a distinct memory. We're going to take some time as a team, and we're going to talk about 9/11 and educate them, so they understand on Sunday exactly what it was, exactly how it impacted not only our country, but specifically this area. This is obviously New York and it's a little bit different here than anywhere else, and it should be that way.
"But to be on the field with the first responders and people who were in those towers, I think it's going to be an emotional feel for everybody on both teams, I would imagine. To be in there with the skyline of New York overlooking the stadium and to have someone singing the anthem, you remember the date and you celebrate how everyone came together 20 years ago."
Q: When we play Denver on Sunday, it will be your first game with fans in the stands in MetLife Stadium. How important is that to you, and what do you want to see from the fans on Sunday?
Judge: "Be themselves, that's what I want. They buy a ticket and they have the right to be themselves. Coming out there, we've got to earn their respect. It's obviously exciting for us to go out there and play in front of fans. That's something we've missed now for over a year. Obviously, we had a taste of it in preseason. But to go out there in the first week with the stadium truly full with emotion and the adrenaline pumping, that's something we missed. As coaches and players, that's something you really work for, your reward is gameday. You put in the work and the preparation so you can go out there and enjoy that three-to-four-hour period on Sunday afternoon. There's going to be obviously a lot of energy. We've got to make sure that we control our emotions early in the game, especially when the adrenaline is pumping high. We've been working a lot this week on communication on all sides of the ball. We always do, but this week it's definitely been heightened because we're expecting more noise than we've had now in over a year. We've got to adapt to that circumstance and make sure we're on the same page."
Q: Last year, you were new, the staff was new, you basically had no offseason, no preseason games. You did have one preseason game with the starters this year. Entering the opener this year, do you have a better handle on your team and what you're capable of and how you'll play, more than you did a year ago?
Judge: "I think every year you're truly starting over. Every team is truly unique. We've got guys on this team right now that we've claimed or signed in the last week that weren't even in training camp with us. You're ever evolving with the roster, you're never repeating a year. There are some familiar faces back, but it's truly a new team. As coaches, we have to get in the sync of calling games in regular season. As players, they have to get in that rhythm of playing through the regular season. We've got to get on the same page. I've always believed that first part of the year in September, you're still trying to find out who you are as a team. You go through training camp, but there's so much change post-training camp with your roster. You've got to truly find out through the first three-to-four games what your team's identity really is. Now, along the way, you compete to win. You do what's necessary to play the opponent you're playing. But you really want to go ahead and enter that second quarter of the season with a sense of who you truly are, and how you've got to play it on through. Along the way, as you're finding out who you are, you have to compete and play with good fundamentals. You have to give yourself a chance to be successful. You've got to stay on course to have a successful season."
Q: You've said many times you're not interested in the past, but this is a team that has not started well recently. I was surprised that four times when you were in New England you started 2-2. You don't want to put yourself in a hole, and good teams win at home. Have you emphasized that to the team? Also, you're playing a Broncos team that has lost eight straight September games and they're going to come in with the same mindset: we've got to start fast.
Judge: "The point we always stress is this is a completely new team. The history of what's happened has no effect on what's going to happen for either team on Sunday. All that matters is that 60 minutes of execution and how we play in that window of time. In terms of emphasizing home versus away, we're trying to play our best game every week. We definitely want to give the fans something to be proud of. But whether that's on T.V. or in their home stadium, it's the same level of preparation. It's the same level of performance we're always aiming for right there.
"In terms of you referencing back to some of my time in New England and starting out 2-2, again, I think that reflects back onto the roster turnover and finding out who you are and how you play games. The important thing to remember is that it's a long season and you want to improve consistently throughout the season. A lot of teams come out fast, and they go ahead and burn out fast. They come out of training camp, and they've got everything exactly where they want to be and they're all lined up, but as teams improve around them, they've already peaked. You want to keep improving as a team week-by-week. That means coaching, you've got to keep improving your level of preparation and getting the team in the right situations. That comes down to knowing your roster, figuring out the strengths of the players. As players, you want to get yourself in that season mode of truly being in full game shape. No one has played a full game yet, not one team has played a full game yet. We want to make sure that throughout September, we keep emphasizing the improvement to get to where we want to be as a team. Then, we've got to hit our stride in the season at some point, and we've got to start playing our best ball.
"We did that last year for a period of time. As we built up and improved, we were able to limit some mistakes, and that's where you want to be. You have to make sure you're not costing yourself opportunities as you play through the games. But at this point, you can't get overly consumed in this league with the week-by-week. It's a one-game season every week, and you've got to make sure that you're in there for the long haul. You just make sure you keep the players on track, physically healthy, mentally engaged, always improving. As coaches, you make sure your team is improving on a week-by week-basis, and at the end, you have a much better product. Ultimately, if you do that, you'll have success."
Q: I don't know that I've ever seen a player return from an injury and have his teammates be so excited about it than your team is with Saquon Barkley. There seems to be a buzz just because Saquon is coming back. Do you sense that as well?
Judge: "I think people are excited for Saquon because they know how hard he's worked to get back. That's the excitement I have because when you see someone who's worked really, really hard, you want to see the fruits of their work. This is a guy, from the moment he was injured last year, he could have gone in the tank. He could have made a lot of decisions to go ahead and say, 'Poor me, woe is me. What am I going to do?' He made a decision to fight back and do everything he could to get healthy. It's been a long road, as it is for all these players that go through a significant injury like that. But Saquon has really done a good job of coming in every day with the right attitude, demonstrating leadership, doing the best thing for the team, and working his butt off. When the team knows that and the team knows that you put the team first, and you're working your hardest, that's what leadership is. That's why I think the team is more excited for him. They're really more excited for him because we all want to see him be successful."
Q: Regarding Daniel Jones, you often talk about his second year in the system, his preparation, the leadership. I'm curious about his more tangible attributes - the decision making, the arm strength, his accuracy. Are you seeing those from him as well?
Judge: "To me, it's all about the efficiency of the offense and how he facilitates the ball to the players around him. One thing Daniel has done, through his understanding of the offense, is he's in a position to make the right decisions and distribute the ball to whoever is open and taking the profit at the right time. That's really what we want from our quarterback, to go out there and facilitate the offense, and keep us moving in a positive direction, and get the ball to the guys who make plays for us."
Q: Nate Solder is listed as the first-team right tackle on the depth chart. You were with Nate in New England when he was a cancer survivor and when his son, Hudson, was diagnosed with cancer. Nate opted out of the 2020 season. You repeatedly praised him in training camp. On a personal level, how do you feel about Nate's comeback?
Judge: "I'm excited for Nate. There's a lot of things that I referenced with Saquon a minute ago. Nate has gone through a lot. He's gone through a lot personally, he's gone through a lot with his family. They're a great family, they're a very strong family, a very faith-based family. You watch him fight through a lot of things and put himself in position to come back and work for the team and do what's best for the team. Nate doesn't complain, ever. He comes in with the right attitude. He comes in and displays leadership. He comes in to play his role. He's improved every day within his role.
"We plan on playing really all of our linemen that are at the game. We plan on them playing every week, that's just the philosophy we have here. But for Nate especially, I'm excited that he's back. He could have made a lot of decisions, and neither one of them would have been wrong, if he decided to be done playing. He decided to come back and give it a go, and he's put 100 percent in, and he's seeing a return on his work."
Q: Why were you eager to have (safety/special teams standout) Nate Ebner (who re-signed this week) return?
Judge: "He's been a good player in this league for a long time. He's a guy that we've obviously had around for a long time. He was a key part of this team last year. He was a captain and was a leader on this team. He was one of the better players in the kicking game for us. He plays a key role for us within the special teams units as a signal caller and as its cover specialist. We had to wait. Obviously, he went through an injury in the offseason. We were really just waiting for him to be healthy and be physically cleared and make sure he was good for the season. It just so happened that he's at a point right now where he's moving well enough, and we brought him back."
Q: The Broncos' offense is interesting to scout from the perspective that you have obviously seen (offensive coordinator) Pat Shurmur's offense, you know (quarterback) Teddy Bridgewater, but you haven't really seen Teddy Bridgewater in Pat Shurmur's offense. He only threw the two passes the year they were together (in Minnesota). Does that make it a unique scouting situation?
Judge: "There's some glimpses of them in preseason, so you get a little bit of an idea of what they're going to do, or what they want to do with him. I think you've got to know the history of the player. I think one thing about the NFL, and we talk about it with our guys all the time, it's a people league. Jerseys may change, but the players don't. The players are who the players are, so you've got to know who Teddy is as a player. He's a very dependable quarterback. He's very consistent. Decision making and accuracy are really where he really facilitates an offense. He can push the ball down the field. He's athletic and can extend plays.
"But in terms of how Pat is going to use the offense, we'll find out Sunday, specifically against us. But you would imagine it's a lot of what Pat has done in the past. The quarterbacks have similar skillsets, he's had a number of them, in terms of having those older quarterbacks to put more decision making on his shoulders and facilitating the offense. I expect to see what Pat does through his history against both Pat Graham as a (defensive) coordinator and different schemes within the system. But ultimately, it's going to come down to the players on the field and how they play."
View rare photos of the history between the New York Giants and Denver Broncos.
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer (81) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass from quarterback Kent Graham as Denver Broncos cornerback Tito Paul (28) was unable to break up the play in the fourth quarter Sunday, Dec. 13, 1998 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The touchdown gave the Giants a 20-16 win over the Broncos to end their run at an unbeaten season. (AP Photo/John Dunn)
Lawrence Taylor (56), Erik Howard (74) and Leonard Marshall (70) jubilate over Denver Broncos QB John Elway after he was sacked by George Martin (75) for safety in second quarter of Super Bowl XXI in Pasadena, Calif. Sunday Jan. 25, 1987.
Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (7) looks to get rid of the football as he caught for a sack by the New York Giants Jim Burt during second quarter NFL action at Giants Stadium, Sunday, Nov. 23, 1986, East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) talks to Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (7) before the NFL game on November 23, 1986 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 19-16. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants' Mark Bavaro, left, is tackled after 15 yard pass reception in the first half at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Nov. 23, 1986. Denver Broncos Jim Ryan (50) is at left. (AP Photo)
New York Giants Phil McConkey cradles the ball as Denver Broncos Steve Wilson, right, looks on at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Nov. 23, 1986. McConkey gained 46 yards on the play to set up the winning field goal. (AP Photo/Susan Regan)
New York Giants defensive end George Martin (75) works his way around a block by Denver Broncos offensive lineman Ken Lanier (76) during the NFL football game against the Denver Broncos on Nov. 23, 1986 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 19-16. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants defender Erik Howard (74) and Lawrence Taylor (56) stand over Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway after he was sacked in the endzone for a safety during second quarter action in Super Bowl XXI in Pasadena, Calif., in this Jan. 25, 1987 photo. Hoping to purge the past, the Denver Broncos aim to make amends for their three Super Bowl failures under Elway. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) shown in action in Super Bowl XXI game in Pasadena, Ca., Sunday, Jan. 25, 1987. The Giants defeated the Denver Broncos, 39-20. (AP Photo)
Defensive tackle Leonard Marshall (70) of the New York Giants rushes quarterback John Elway (7) of the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XXI January 25,1987 in Pasadena. The Giants defeated the Broncos 39- 20. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway gets pressure from New York Giants Leonard Marshall (70) and Jim Burt (64) during the second quarter of Super Bowl XXI in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 25, 1987. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
New York Giants Phil McConkey dives for the ball for a touchdown after it bounced off Mark Bavaro (left) in the fourth quarter of Super BowlXXI, Jan. 25, 1987 in Pasadena. Center is Broncos cornerback Mike Harden (31). (AP Photo/Peter Southwick)
New York Giants defensive backs Herb Welch and Kenny Hill wrap up Broncos wide receiver Vance Johnson during the Giants 39 - 20 victory over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXI on January 25, 1987 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
New York Giants wide receiver Stacy Robinson runs upfield and is pushed out of bounds by Broncos cornerback Steve Wilson during the Giants 39 - 20 victory over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXI on January 25, 1987 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
New York Giants tight end Mark Bavaro (89) is stopped by Denver Broncos Dennis Smith (49) after taking a 17-yard pass from quarterback Phil Simms in the first quarter of Super Bowl XXI in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 25, 1987. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
New York Giants wide receiver Lionel Manuel (86) runs with the football and is pushed out of bounds by Denver Broncos safety Dennis Smith (49) during a 39 - 20 victory in Super Bowl XXI on Jan. 25, 1987 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Cal. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
New York Giants running back Ottis Anderson (24) is congratulated by guard William Moore (66) after scoring on a two-yard run during a Super Bowl XXI NFL game against the Denver Broncos in Pasadena, on January 25, 1987. The Giants defeated the Broncos 39-20. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
One Hall of Famer chases another as New York Giants linebacker Harry Carson (53) chases Broncos quarterback John Elway (7) during the Giants 39-20 victory over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXI on January 25, 1987 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms winds up to pass in the first quarter of Super Bowl XXI, Jan. 25, 1987 in Pasadena, Calif. Left is Broncos Rulon Jones (75) and Giants left tackle Brad Benson (60). (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms winds up and looks for a receiver during the second quarter of Super Bowl XXI in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 25, 1987. Coming in at right is Broncos Andre Townsend. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
New York Giants running back Joe Morris (20) find a hole for short gain in the third quarter of Super Bowl XXI, Jan. 25, 1987 in Pasadena, Calif. Right is Broncos cornerback Louis Wright (20). Giants won, 39-20. (AP Photo/Lennox Mclendon)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) rolls out during an NFL game against the Denver Broncos at Mile High Stadium on December 10, 1989. The Giants defeated the Broncos 14-7. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer (81) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass from quarterback Kent Graham as Denver Broncos cornerback Tito Paul (28) was unable to break up the play in the fourth quarter Sunday, Dec. 13, 1998 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The touchdown gave the Giants a 20-16 win over the Broncos to end their run at an unbeaten season. (AP Photo/John Dunn)
New York Giants wide receiver Joe Jurevicius (86) is tripped up by a diving Denver Broncos cornerback Tito Paul after completing a 15-yard reception in the second quarter at Giants Stadium Sunday, Dec. 13, 1998 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
New York Giants fullback Jim Finn, right, has words with Denver Broncos defensive tackle Gerard Warren after Warren was called for a holding penalty during the first quarter Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey (80) runs out of bounds ahead of Denver Bronco's Ian Gold after catching a fourth quarter 24-yard pass from quarterback Eli Manning setting up the Giants final touchdown for a 24-23 victory Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer, right, scores the winning touchdown on a two-yard pass as Denver Broncos cornerback Domonique Foxworth defends, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won, 24-23.(AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass as he is pressured by Denver Broncos defensive end Trevor Pryce (93) during the second quarter Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Manning completed 23 of 42 passes for 214 yards and two touchdowns as the Giants beat the Broncos, 24-23. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce (58) tackles Denver Broncos tight end Jeb Putzier (88) on second down in the second quarter of their game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer, right, reacts after scoring the winning touchdown on a two-yard pass against Denver Broncos cornerback Domonique Foxworth, left, to give the Giants a 24-23 win Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Denver Broncos tight end Stephen Alexander (82) is tackled by New York Giants cornerback Will Allen during the first quarter Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Denver, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) calls a play during the first quarter an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Denver, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) talks with Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton (8) following an NFL football game in Denver, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009. Denver won 26-6. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) looks for running room during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Denver, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Giants wide receiver Domenik Hixon (87) is tackled by Denver Broncos safety David Bruton (30) during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Denver, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham (82) is tackled by Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Denver, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall has a pass deflected by New York Giants cornerback Corey Webster (23) during an NFL football game against the at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning passes against Denver Broncos linebacker Mario Haggan during an NFL football game at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
New York Giants tight end Kevin Boss runs during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (34) celebrates after picking up a first down during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
A look down the line of scrimmage as the New York Giants take on the Denver Broncos during a week 2 football game on September 14, 2013 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) evades a tackle by Denver Broncos' Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (45) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Denver Broncos' Eric Decker (87) is tackled by New York Giants' Jacquian Williams (57), Corey Webster (23) and Mark Herzlich (58) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants Rueben Randle (82) is tackled by Denver Broncos' Kayvon Webster (36) and Andre Caldwell (12) during the first half of an NFL football game on a kick return Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno (27) is tackled by New York Giants' Spencer Paysinger (52) and Linval Joseph during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Denver Broncos' Duke Ihenacho (33) tackles New York Giants' David Wilson (22) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) makes a catch during a week 2 football game against the Denver Broncos on September 14, 2013 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants Hakeem Nicks, left, attempts to avoid a tackle by Denver Broncos cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Da'Rel Scott (33) rushes past Denver Broncos' David Bruton (30) to score a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Broncos won the game 41-23. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Rueben Randle (82) runs away from Denver Broncos' Tony Carter (32) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) makes a catch during a week 2 football game against the Denver Broncos on September 14, 2013 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) shakes hands with his brother New York Giants' Eli Manning (10) after an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Giants running back David Wilson (22) is tackled during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) calls out the defense as Chris Snee (76) and David Baas (64) listen during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Denver Broncos' Tony Carter (32) dives for New York Giants' Rueben Randle (82) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Denver Broncos running back Montee Ball (28) gets up after fumbling the ball during the first half of an NFL football game as New York Giants cornerback Terrell Thomas (24) and Prince Amukamara (20) celebrate recovering the ball Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) crosses midfield on a 19-yard reception during third quarter action against the Denver Broncos in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, Colo. October 15, 2017. (AP Photo via Eric Bakke)
New York Giants rookie tight end Evan Engram (88) is upended after making a catch during a 6 NFL football game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 in Denver. New York won 23-10. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
The Denver Broncos offense lines up against the New York Giants defense during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
New York Giants running back Orleans Darkwa (26) runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram runs against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Players for the New York Giants and the Denver Broncos shake hands before an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
New York Giants running back Orleans Darkwa (26) carries the ball during a NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday October 15, 2017 in Denver. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
New York Giants running back Orleans Darkwa runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) runs upfield during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
A look down the line of scrimmage as the New York Giants take on the Denver Broncos during a NFL football game on Sunday October 15, 2017 in Denver. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) greets New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) after an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Denver. The Giants won, 23-10. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws the ball during a week 6 NFL football game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 in Denver. New York won 23-10. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants running back Orleans Darkwa runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)
The Denver Broncos start a play against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) runs after the catch in front of Denver Broncos linebacker Shaquil Barrett (48) during a week 6 NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 in Denver. New York won 23-10. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) prepares for the snap under center during a week 6 NFL football game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 in Denver. New York won 23-10. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) hands off to Orleans Darkwa (26) during fourth quarter action against the Denver Broncos in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, Colo. October 15, 2017. (AP Photo via Eric Bakke)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) runs upfield during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Limited Tickets Available for Giants vs. Broncos
Limited tickets are available for the Giants' home opener vs. the Broncos on Sunday
