Sam Bradford, then playing for the Vikings, defeated Aaron Rodgers and Cam Newton in Weeks 2-3 of the 2016 season. It was the last time anyone took down the last two MVP quarterbacks in back-to-back games.
Daniel Jones has a chance to do it on Sunday.
After they came back against Rodgers and the Packers in London, Jones and the Giants face Lamar Jackson and Ravens (3-2) at home as the team tries to improve to 5-1 in the first year under coach Brian Daboll. Jackson won the MVP in 2019, and Rodgers took home the award in 2011, '14, and '20-21.
"Shout out to Lamar," said Giants defensive coordinator Wink Martindale, who will face his former team this week at MetLife Stadium. "He gave me a shoutout, so I had to give a shoutout back to him. My relationship with Lamar, I love the guy. I think that it's another great challenge. We went from Aaron Rodgers, league MVP, to now we're going to Lamar Jackson, league MVP back in '19. I was with him when he did that, and he is an unbelievable player. For anybody that wants to say anything, that he's not, ok. Because he's unbelievable and he's playing at an MVP caliber right now like he was back in '19."
Here are three ways the Giants can defeat Jackson and the Ravens:
Defend every inch of the field
It takes all 11 players when you face Jackson, who has won all 12 of his career starts against NFC opponents by an average margin of 11 points. Jackson leads all quarterbacks with 374 rush yards in 2022, third-most by a quarterback in his first five games since 1950 (Michael Vick had 401 in 2006; Bobby Douglass had 409 in 1972). But he's a unicorn, as Carl Banks called him this week, because of his ability to run, pass, and improvise.
"You have to be cautious with everything with this guy," Daboll said. "The play is never over. He can be in one spot and quickly be in another spot. He can choose to pull up and throw it, run. I think it's going to take all 11 guys – the interior guys, the edge guys, the backers. He's a tough player, a tough quarterback to defend."
Ball security
Both defenses are enigmatic through five weeks. The Giants boast the No. 9 scoring defense and have allowed the fewest completions in the league this season. Yet, they are the last defense not to have an interception 2022, making up for it with the most fumble takeaways (six).
On the other side, Baltimore is part of a three-way tie with Buffalo and Pittsburgh for the lead in interceptions with eight. On the flip side, the Ravens have allowed the most pass yards in the NFL.
Finish
The Giants and Dolphins are the only winning teams to run at least 160 plays when trailing this season. Last week, the Giantsy trailed in the second quarter, 17-3, and at halftime, 20-10. The 14-point deficit was the largest they have overcome to win a game since Sept. 22, 2019, when they trailed by 18 points at Tampa Bay in Daniel Jones' first start and rallied for a 32-31 victory. It was the second time this season they rallied to win after being down by at least 10 at the half. The Giants won the season opener in Tennessee after trailing 13-0.
The Ravens, meanwhile, have run just 26 plays when trailing in 2022, the fewest in NFL. Their two losses have been on a Jaylen Waddle touchdown catch with 14 seconds remaining against Miami and a last-second field goal by Tyler Bass against Buffalo. The Ravens are the only team not to allow any points on their opponents' first possessions this season. If that trend continues, the Giants have proven they compete for all 60 minutes.
*On Sunday, October 16, the Giants will be celebrating Latino Heritage Month in partnership with Ford and supported by Dunkin' and PNC Private Bank. Fans will be welcomed with several plaza festivities, including: Sampling of Latin cuisine, live DJ, Latin style dance exhibition, Super Bowl trophy on display (weather permitting), and more. The festivities will be hosted by HOT 97's Laura Stylez and will take place on the plaza between MetLife and Verizon gates.
For more details, visit: Giants.com/Los-Gigantes
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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) is brought down by New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce (58) and \Giants defensive tackle Barry Cofield (96) during their NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
The New York Giants take on the Baltimore Ravens at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on Sunday October 16, 2022. (Ben Solomon/New York Giants)
Members of the New York Giants offensive line, Kareem McKenzie (67), Chris Snee (76), Shaun O'Hara (60), Rich Seubert (69) and Kevin Boss, far right, walk to the line of scrimmage during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) at the line of scrimmage against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) celebrates with teammates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) runs away from Baltimore Ravens' Lardarius Webb (21) the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Ron Dixon (86) is cheered on by teammates as he runs in for a touchdown while Baltimore Ravens' Matt Stover (3) attempts to catch him during the third quarter Friday, Aug. 25, 2000, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
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The New York Giants take on the Baltimore Ravens at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on Sunday October 16, 2022. (Ben Solomon/New York Giants)
The New York Giants line up at the line of scrimmage against the Baltimore Ravens during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Cornerback Aaron Ross #31 of the New York Giants returns an intercepted pass (his second of the day) for a touchdown during the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Giants Stadium on November 16, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Ravens 30-10. AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants running back Gary Brightwell (23) returns a kick off past Baltimore Ravens place kicker Justin Tucker (9) during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) upends Baltimore Ravens quarterback Trent Dilfer (8) in Super Bowl XXXV in Tampa. The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Giants 34 - 7. January 28, 2001. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
A look down the line of scrimmage during a NFL football game with the New York Giants playing against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday October 16, 2022 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants safety Julian Love (20) runs with the football during an NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants defeated the Ravens 24-20. (Kathryn Riley via AP)
New York Giants safety Julian Love (20) returns an interception over Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (89) catches a pass during an NFL game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants defeated the Ravens 24-20. (Kathryn Riley via AP)
New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger (82) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Baltimore Ravens' Geno Stone (26) tackles New York Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson (17) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
New York Giants Kayvon Thibodeaux (5), right, and Leonard Williams (99), top, chase a ball fumbled by Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8), bottom, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants' Saquon Barkley dives into the end zone to score a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants' Daniel Bellinger, right, catches a pass for a touchdown in front of Baltimore Ravens' Marcus Peters (24) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Baltimore Ravens place kicker Justin Tucker (9) reacts after missing a field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (17) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) passes the ball against New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) runs away from Baltimore Ravens' Eric Weddle (32) on a game winning touchdown as Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, left, reacts during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 27-23. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Wayne Gallman, center, is stopped by Baltimore Ravens defensive end Derek Wolfe (95) and defensive tackle Brandon Williams (98) while running the ball during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New York Giants wide receiver Domenik Hixon, left, is pressured by Baltimore Ravens defensive back Chykie Brown as he tries to make a catch during an NFL football game in Baltimore, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New York Giants wide receiver Joe Jurevicius (84) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens Sept. 3, 1999, in Baltimore. (Allen Kee via AP)
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Breshad Perriman (18) catches a pass between New York Giants' Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (41) and Landon Collins (21) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) runs away from Baltimore Ravens' Will Davis (31) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants' Rashad Jennings (23) is tackled by Baltimore Ravens' Timmy Jernigan (99), Zach Orr (54) and Kamalei Correa (51) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Baltimore Ravens' Ryan Jensen (66) blocks New York Giants' Johnathan Hankins (95) as Terrance West (28) rushes during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) runs away form Baltimore Ravens' Anthony Levine (41) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco, left, looks for a receiver as he is pressured by New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul during an NFL football game in Baltimore, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
New York Giants wide receiver Roger Lewis (82) celebrates after catching a pass from quarterback Eli Manning for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. The catch was Lewis' first career touchdown reception and Manning's 300th career touchdown pass. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) is tackled by Baltimore Ravens' Kyle Arrington (24) near the goal line during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) takes the snap from center Weston Richburg (70) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin looks on as his players warm up before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
New York Giants running back Tiki Barber (21) runs upfield during an NFL Super Bowl XXXV game against the Baltimore Ravens in Tampa at Raymond James Stadium on Jan. 28, 2001. The Ravens defeated the Giants 34-7. (Allen Kee via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. Manning ended the drive with his 300th career touchdown on a pass to Roger Lewis. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) sacks Baltimore Ravens quarterback Trent Dilfer (8) during Super Bowl XXXV on Jan. 28, 2001 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. The Baltimore Ravens defeated the New York Giants 34ââ'¬â€œ7. (Allen Kee via AP)
New York Giants offensive tackle Roman Oben (72) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens Sept. 3, 1999, in Baltimore. (Allen Kee via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Ron Dixon (86) hauls in a catch against the Baltimore Ravens during Super Bowl XXXV in Tampa, FL, Jan. 28, 2001. The Ravens defeated the Giants 34-7. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants offensive tackle Luke Petitgout (77) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens Sept. 3, 1999, in Baltimore. (Allen Kee via AP)
New York Giants defensive lineman Linval Joseph (97) and Osi Umenyiora (72) wrap up Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice (27) during a week 16 football game against the Baltimore Ravens on December 22, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) celebrates after they Giants stopped Baltimore Ravens running back Terrance West on fourth down near the goal line during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) tackles Baltimore Ravens' Dennis Pitta (88) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) and Eli Manning (10) celebrates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back David Wilson, right, scores a touchdown in front of Baltimore Ravens strong safety James Ihedigbo in the first half of an NFL football game in Baltimore, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
FILE - In this Jan. 28, 2001, file photo, New York Giants wide receiver Ron Dixon (86) runs for a 97-yard touchdown during the third quarter of Super Bowl XXXV against the Baltimore Ravens in Tampa, Fla. Dixon's 97-yard kickoff return for a touchdown kept the Ravens from the first shutout in a Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Laura Rauch, File)
The New York Giants offense lines up against the Baltimore Ravens defense during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010, in Baltimore. The Ravens won 24-10. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) runs away from a defender during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass against the Baltimore Ravens during an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco drops back to pass against the New York Giants during an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Baltimore Ravens tight end Todd Heap (86) is upended by New York Giants safety Kenny Phillips, right, during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010, in Baltimore. At left is the Giants Michael Boley. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
New York Giants linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka, left, tackles Baltimore Ravens running back Willis McGahee during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)
New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress (17) is tackled by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis (52) during the second quarter of their NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Baltimore Ravens tight end Todd Heap is upended by New York Giants safety Kenny Phillips (21) during an NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New York Giants lineman Chris Snee (76), Shaun O'Hara (60) and Rich Seubert (69) walk to the line of scrimmage during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)
Baltimore Ravens running back Terrance West (28) is hit by New York Giants' Jonathan Casillas (52) near the goal line on fourth down during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
David Diehl of the New York Giants during the Giants 30-10 win over the Baltimore Ravens on November 16, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning signals to the bench the distance for a first down against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)
Baltimore Ravens running back Musa Smith picks up three yards as he is surounded by New York Giants' Nick Greisen (54), Radell Lockhart (78) and T.J. Hollowell, right, during the fourth quarter Thursday night, Sept. 2, 2004, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford. The Ravens beat the Giants 27-17. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Antonio Pierce of the New York Giants during the Giants 30-10 win over the Baltimore Ravens on November 16, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
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New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) directs his team from the line of scrimmage against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)
New York Giants guard Rich Seubert (69) walks to the line of scrimmage with quarterback Eli Manning (10) during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)
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New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) during a football game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday October 16, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus/NY Giants)
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New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs with the ball against the Baltimore Ravens during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
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The New York Giants take on the Baltimore Ravens at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on Sunday October 16, 2022. (Ben Solomon/New York Giants)
The New York Giants take on the Baltimore Ravens at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on Sunday October 16, 2022. (Ben Solomon/New York Giants)
The New York Giants take on the Baltimore Ravens at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on Sunday October 16, 2022. (Ben Solomon/New York Giants)
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New York Giants defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during a game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday October 16, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Jerry Pinkus/ New York Giants)
New York Giants defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) following a football game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday October 16, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus/NY Giants)
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