The New York Giants (2-7) will attempt to snap a five-game losing streak on Sunday as the visiting team against the New York Jets (1-7). The two teams went at it in the first week of the preseason, resulting in a 31-22 Giants victory. It will be their first regular-season meeting since Week 13 of the 2015 season, which ended in a 23-20 overtime win for the Jets.
The Dolphins defeated the Jets, 26-18, in Week 9 for their first win of the season. The Jets have lost three consecutive games, and their only win this season came in Week 6 against the Cowboys.
Here are five storylines to follow this week:
1. Engram dealing with foot sprain; status for Week 10 uncertain
Tight end Evan Engram missed Wednesday’s jog-through due to a midfoot sprain. “He’s in a boot,” coach Pat Shurmur said. “We’ll just take him day to day, week to week, see where he goes.”
Engram’s immediate concern with the midfoot sprain was the possibility of a Lisfranc injury, which would most likely cause an extended absence. However, Engram was relieved that tests showed he is instead dealing with a low-grade foot sprain.
“No, that was the worry, that there was a real severe injury there,” Engram said when asked if he has a Lisfranc injury. “It’s not that bad. I don’t know all the medical terms, but it could be a lot worse… I got lucky and dodged a bullet.”
2. Pulley takes snaps as first-team center with Halapio nursing a hamstring injury
Engram wasn’t the only Giant missing from practice Wednesday, as center Jon Halapio was also absent due to a hamstring injury. The Giants have had the same five offensive linemen start each of the team’s first nine games. If Halapio is unable to suit up Sunday, the Giants will turn to Spencer Pulley at center.
“If Spencer has to go, we trust him,” Coach Shurmur said. “He played really well for us last year and we’re glad that he’s here. If he has to get in there, we’re very certain he’s going to play well.”
After re-signing Halapio before the start of free agency this past offseason, the Giants extended Pulley just a few days later.
“Obviously, it’s tough to see Pio, and hopefully he’s feeling alright. I certainly hope for the best there,” quarterback Daniel Jones said Wednesday. “I certainly have a lot of reps with Spence, back to the spring and really through the summer. I feel really good about him. I think we’re all really confident in him.”
3. Shepard being further evaluated
The Giants announced Sunday that wide receiver Sterling Shepard would not play in Monday’s game against Dallas and that he would be continuing in the protocol after experiencing some concussion symptoms. Shepard had missed the team’s previous three games, but was cleared and ready to return for Monday before he started to not feel well over the weekend. Shepard was seeing a specialist in Pittsburgh today.
4. Shurmur admires Jones’ toughness but wants him to be smart
Through the first seven starts of his NFL career, Daniel Jones has proven his toughness on the field. That was again on display Monday night when, among other things, he threw a block.
“I think what you see by watching him play is he’s a young player that is fighting and scratching,” Shurmur said. “We ran a reverse, he got out there and got a block. I’d rather he didn’t do that, but you know what it is. It flashes and he’s a competitor and he’s getting involved. In terms of his toughness and competitiveness, I think we’re seeing what we knew about him when we drafted him. Each week, he’s trying to do everything he can to help us win.”
5. Giants prep for MetLife Bowl
It is only once every four years that the Giants and Jets face off against each other in the regular season. With only a couple players still on the roster from their last meeting in 2015, the 2019 New York Giants are excited to take on the Jets.
“Yeah, I think it’ll be exciting,” Jones said ahead of the Week 10 matchup. “It gives both teams from New York an opportunity to compete against each other. I mean guys have said there is always a lot of energy in the game. It’s kind of unique playing an away game at home, but it’ll be fun.”
College football is celebrating its 150th season in 2019
Duke quarterback Daniel Jones (17) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Missouri defensive lineman Markus Golden (33) runs for a 21-yard touchdown after picking up a Florida fumble during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014. Missouri won 42-13. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) hurdles Rutgers' Kiy Hester (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. Penn State 35-6. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
Georgia defensive back Deandre Baker (18) tries to out run Middle Tennessee running back Brad Anderson (11) after intercepting a pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Clemson's Dexter Lawrence (90) rushes North Carolina State quarterback Ryan Finley during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. Clemson won 38-31. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Washington State safety Deone Bucannon, top, tackles Oregon State running back Storm Woods during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. Oregon State won 52-24. (AP Photo/Dean Hare)
Notre Dame cornerback Julian Love, left, runs with the ball after intercepting a pass from Wake Forest quarterback John Wolford, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Mississippi quarterback Eli Manning (10) looks downfield in the first half against Auburn at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2001. Manning was 24-of-39 for 265 yards with an interception and a TD despite being held to 39 yards passing in the first half. Auburn won 27-21. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Michigan linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) takes a snap as quarterback in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016. Michigan won 14-7. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Old Dominion's Oshane Ximines reacts after a first down during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Norfolk, Va. Old Dominion won 49-35. (AP Photo/Jason Hirschfeld)
Georgia linebacker Lorenzo Carter (7) greets fans as he enters Sanford Stadium for the first half of an NCAA college football game against Troy Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Virginia linebacker Chris Peace plays against Ohio in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Virginia won 45-31. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
North defensive back Corey Ballentine of Washburn (1) during the second half of the Senior Bowl college football game, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Stanford tight end Kaden Smith (82) catches a touchdown pass in front of Notre Dame cornerback Shaun Crawford (20) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Auburn wide receiver Darius Slayton (81) catches a pass over Mississippi defensive back Carlos Davis (23) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. No. 15 Auburn won 40-29. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
UTEP's Will Hernandez (76) blocks against Oklahoma defensive tackle Marquise Overton (97) during an NCAA college football game between UTEP and Oklahoma in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
California linebacker Devante Downs (1) intercepts a pass in front of UCLA tight end Caleb Wilson (81) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Charlotte wide receiver Nate Mullen (83) is hit by UTSA linebacker Josiah Tauaefa (55) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) leaps past Kent State's Nate Holley (18) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016. Penn State won 33-13. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
Stanford's Padric Scott, left, and Michael Thomas celebrate after defeating Arizona in their NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008. Stanford won 24-23. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Southern California running back Javorius Allen celebrates a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Syracuse’s Riley Dixon punts in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015. Syracuse won 20-17. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi)
Mississippi wide receiver Cody Core (88) runs past LSU safety Jamal Adams (33) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Alabama's Rashaan Evans and Dalvin Tomlinson (54) sack Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson during the first half of the NCAA college football playoff championship game Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Penn State cornerback Grant Haley (15) makes an interception on a pass attempt to Maryland wide receiver Malcolm Culmer, left, in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, in Baltimore. Also pictured is Penn State safety Marcus Allen (2). (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Mississippi tight end Evan Engram (17) pulls in a long pass completion in front of Oklahoma State cornerback Ashton Lampkin in the first half of the Sugar Bowl college football game in New Orleans, Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)
Idaho running back Elijhaa Penny (22) breaks away from New Mexico State defensive back Jaden Wright (21) to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Las Cruces, N.M., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
North Carolina quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) is stopped short of the goal line as Miami defensive lineman RJ McIntosh (80) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, in Miami Gardens, Fla. North Carolina defeated Miami 20-13. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Auburn's Chad Slade lifts teammate Tre Mason after Mason 's touchdown run during the first half of the NCAA BCS National Championship college football game against Florida State Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Vanderbilt center Spencer Pulley (77) plays against Georgia in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Georgia linebacker Alec Ogletree (9) stops Georgia Southern wide receiver Darreion Robinson (7) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
California quarterback Jared Goff, left, is sacked by Southern California defensive end Leonard Williams during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Browns linebacker Zak DeOssie (38) knocks Holy Cross wide receiver Ryan Maher (18) out of bounds during the first quarter of a college football game in Worcester, Mass., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Texas State linebacker David Mayo during an NCAA college football game against New Mexico State in Las Cruces, N.M., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Miami defensive lineman Olsen Pierre takes down Florida Atlantic quarterback Greg Hankerson, front, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Michigan State wide receiver Bennie Fowler (13) makes a 36-yard touchdown reception while being defended by Indiana safety Drew Hardin (8) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, in Bloomington, Ind. Michigan State defeated Indiana 31-27. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Wisconsin offensive lineman Kevin Zeitler (70) runs against Minnesota during an NCAA football game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Paul Battaglia)
![Wisconsin's Ryan Connelly (43] celebrates along side teammates D'Cota Dixon (14) Garret Dooley after running back a Penn State fumble for a touchdown during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, in Indianapolis.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/zb2ymduzu8eoxqqkyioh.jpg)
Wisconsin's Ryan Connelly (43] celebrates along side teammates D'Cota Dixon (14) Garret Dooley after running back a Penn State fumble for a touchdown during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, in Indianapolis.
Oklahoma wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) pulls in a touchdown reception in front of Alabama defensive back Landon Collins (26) in the second half of the NCAA college football Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Notre Dame wide receiver Golden Tate, right, makes a catch for a touchdown over San Diego State safety Vonnie Holmes, in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind. Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008. Notre Dame won 21-13. (AP Photo/Joe Raymond)
Temple defensive back Sean Chandler (3) scores after intercepting an SMU pass, as defensive lineman Sharif Finch (56) celebrates late in the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, in Dallas. Temple won 60-40. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Clemson's Wayne Gallman (9) pushed into the end zone for a touchdown run during the second half of the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Alabama Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
North Carolina State defensive tackle B.J. Hill (98) chases Boston College quarterback John Fadule (14) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Boston, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Florida offensive lineman Jon Halapio (67) prepares to block Tennessee's Malik Jackson during an NCAA college football game in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Indiana wide receiver Cody Latimer, top, catches a first quarter touchdown pass over Michigan's Raymon Taylor during an NCAA football game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Oregon State's Mike Remmers (50) celebrates with fans after beating Arizona in an NCAA college football game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. Oregon State won, 29 -27. (AP Photo/Wily Low)
Southern California tight end Rhett Ellison dives in for a touchdown as quarterback Matt Barkley (7) celebrates and Syracuse linebacker Marquis Spruill, center, and linebacker Lewellyn Coker (11) look on during the first half of their NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Colorado's Nate Solder, right, gives high-fives to fans after the Buffaloes defeated Colorado State 24-3 in a NCAA college football game at Invesco Field in Denver on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010. (AP Photo/ Matt McClain)
Florida's Janoris Jenkins, right, breaks up a pass in the end zone that was intended for Alabama's Nikita Stover during the third quarter of the Southeastern Conference Championship NCAA college football game at the Georgia Dome Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008 in Atlanta. Florida won 31-20. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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