Pro Football Focus takeaways from Week 14 loss
The Giants fell to 4-9 on the season with their 37-21 Week 14 loss against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Here are the PFF takeaways from the Week 14 loss to the Chargers:
Tight end Kyle Rudolph earned the highest grade on the team with his 89.8 overall grade, including an 87.5 grade in the passing game and a 73.0 pass block grade. The veteran caught two passes for 66 yards, including a 60-yard catch and run that led to the Giants' first touchdown.
Center Billy Price was second on the team with an elite 85.3 overall grade, the highest grade he's gotten in 55 career games. Price did not allow a single pressure on 43 pass blocking snaps and excelled in the run game, evidenced by his 87.4 run blocking grade. PFF named Price its Secret Superstar of the Week.
Fullback Eli Penny registered his first career touchdown reception in Week 14, which led to him receiving an 84.9 overall grade, including an 80.3 grade in the passing game, a 79.1 pass block grade and a 70.6 grade in the run game.
The two lead running backs also graded well, with Devontae Booker earning a 77.4 overall grade and Saquon Barkley a 75.5 overall grade. Booker finished with a run grade of 84.0, while Barkley stepped up in pass protection with his 78.2 pass block grade. The two combined for 24 rush attempts for 120 yards (5.0 avg.) and seven receptions for 59 yards and a touchdown.
Guard Will Hernandez also had one of his strongest performances of the season, not allowing a pressure on 43 pass block snaps to finish with a 79.8 pass block grade and a 75.5 overall grade. He also had a solid 70.0 run block grade.
Other notable marks on offense include the pass block grades for several young offensive linemen, including Ben Bredeson (80.1), Andrew Thomas (73.1) and Matt Peart (73.7).
On the defensive side of the ball, defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence led the way with his 80.3 overall grade. Lawrence had a strong overall game, finishing with seven total tackles (four solo), one sack, one tackle for loss and three quarterback hits. This showed in the breakdown of his overall grade as he received a 74.4 pass rush grade, 71.8 run defense grade and 73.1 tackling grade.
Linebacker Tae Crowder was next on the defense with a 74.2 overall grade, and right behind him was lineman Leonard Williams, who received a 73.9 overall grade before leaving the game early with an elbow injury.
The Giants got solid performances from several players in the run game, with Reggie Ragland (75.3), Danny Shelton (71.8), Austin Johnson (71.0), Xavier McKinney (70.3) and Logan Ryan (70.2) all joining Lawrence with run defense grades above 70.0.
Several Giants defenders also earned good tackling grades, including Julian Love (83.3), Ryan (83.1), McKinney (82.8), Aaron Robinson (81.6), Jarren Williams (79.4) and Reggie Ragland (78.9).
Notebook: Latest on Daniel Jones, Leonard Williams
Joe Judge spoke to reporters Monday morning on a conference call from Los Angeles at the same time Daniel Jones was undergoing scans on his injured neck back home. By the time the team lands, they hope to have more information.
"I'd say in terms of Daniel, obviously we're still waiting on the information," Judge said before the Giants boarded their cross-country flight following Sunday's 37-21 loss to the Chargers. "I don't really have anything new for you at this moment. We have to wait for him to be cleared for contact."
Jones, who suffered a neck injury in a Week 12 home victory over Philadelphia, missed his second consecutive game as the Giants dropped back-to-back road outings on opposite coasts to the Dolphins and Chargers. In between, the Giants spent the week practicing at the University of Arizona to cut down on the wear and tear of long flights.
Jones has made plenty of those lately.
The third-year quarterback traveled with the team to Miami and Tucson. He then flew with Senior Vice President of Medical Services/Head Athletic Trainer Ronnie Barnes to Los Angeles to see a specialist for a second opinion. Jones rejoined the team in Arizona, where he was a limited participant in practice all week before being ruled out on Friday. Backup Mike Glennon, who cleared the concussion protocol on Friday, started at SoFi Stadium with Jones on the sideline.
View all the action from the Week 14 matchup between the Giants and Chargers in Los Angeles.
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull )
New York Giants running back Devontae Booker (28) carries during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull )
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull )
New York Giants cornerback James Bradberry, center, breaks up a pass intended for Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Josh Palmer (5) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon (2) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
New York Giants safety Logan Ryan (23) enters the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
New York Giants cornerback James Bradberry (24) breaks up a pass intended for Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Josh Palmer (5) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) and nose tackle Austin Johnson (98) celebrate after a defensive stop during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon (2) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
The New York Giants line up against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull )
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull )
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) carries past Los Angeles Chargers middle linebacker Kenneth Murray (9) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
New York Giants center Billy Price (69) signals during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull )
New York Giants fullback Eli Penny (39) catches a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) looks on from the bench during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 202), in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge walks on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis )
New York Giants fullback Eli Penny (39) catches a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
New York Giants fullback Eli Penny (39) celebrates his touchdown catch with tight end Chris Myarick (41) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
New York Giants fullback Eli Penny (39) celebrates his touchdown catch with New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
New York Giants defensive back Keion Crossen (31) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
New York Giants linebacker Cameron Brown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis )
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon (2) is chased by Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
New York Giants fullback Eli Penny (39) catches a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Los Angeles Chargers tight end Donald Parham, right, is tackled after a catch by New York Giants cornerback Aaron Robinson (33) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis )
New York Giants tight end Kyle Rudolph runs after a catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
New York Giants safety Logan Ryan (23) defends during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Kyzir White (44) tackles New York Giants wide receiver John Ross (12) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis )
New York Giants safety Logan Ryan (23) defends during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs a route during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon (2) throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
New York Giants safety Logan Ryan (23) walks on the field the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon (2) throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is tackled by New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
New York Giants running back Devontae Booker (28) runs past Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joe Gaziano (92) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, left, is hugged by teammates after catching a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) catches a touchdown in front of Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Michael Davis (43) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Josh Palmer (5) is tackled by New York Giants safety Logan Ryan (23) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) is tackled by Los Angeles Chargers inside linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga (57) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
LB Benardrick McKinney
DL Leonard Williams
QB Jake Fromm
RB Saquon Barkley
RB Saquon Barkley
TE Kyle Rudolph
T Nate Solder
QB Mike Glennon
QB Mike Glennon
HC Joe Judge
LS Casey Kreiter, HC Joe Judge, P Riley Dixon, K Graham Gano
HC Joe Judge
DL Dexter Lawrence
TE Chris Myarick
WR Sterling Shepard
CB James Bradberry
RB Saquon Barkley, WR Darius Slayton
DL Leonard Williams
DL Dexter Lawrence
DL Raymond Johnson III, DL Leonard Williams, DL Austin Johnson
TE Kyle Rudolph
DL Dexter Lawrence
QB Mike Glennon
QB Mike Glennon
QB Mike Glennon
QB Mike Glennon
WR Sterling Shepard
WR Sterling Shepard
CB James Bradberry
CB James Bradberry
S Xavier McKinney
CB James Bradberry
RB Saquon Barkley
T Korey Cunningham
CB Aaron Robinson
RB Saquon Barkley
TE Chris Myarick
WR Sterling Shepard
RB Saquon Barkley
QB Jake Fromm
WR Sterling Shepard
G Ben Bredeson
RB Saquon Barkley
RB Saquon Barkley
RB Saquon Barkley
TE Evan Engram
CB James Bradberry
CB James Bradberry
CB James Bradberry
G Ben Bredeson
S Xavier McKinney
S Xavier McKinney
RB Saquon Barkley
DB Logan Ryan
S Xavier McKinney
RB Saquon Barkley
DB Logan Ryan
G Will Hernandez
T Korey Cunningham
G Will Hernandez
S Julian Love
TE Chris Myarick
WR Kenny Golladay
T Andrew Thomas
WR Kenny Golladay
TE Evan Engram
QB Jake Fromm
CB James Bradberry
QB Mike Glennon
TE Kyle Rudolph
WR Sterling Shepard
TE Evan Engram
FB Eli Penny
LB Oshane Ximines
LB Quincy Roche
FB Elijhaa Penny
FB Elijhaa Penny
RB Devontae Booker
RB Gary Brightwell
WR Kenny Golladay
LB Elerson Smith
DL Leonard Williams
DL Dexter Lawrence
CB Darnay Holmes
CB Adoree' Jackson
S Julian Love
WR Kenny Golladay
FB Cullen Gillaspia
LB Blake Martinez
CB Adoree' Jackson
DL Leonard Williams
CB Darnay Holmes
S Julian Love
S Julian Love
S Julian Love
RB Devontae Booker
RB Gary Brightwell
RB Saquon Barkley
T Matt Peart
LB Azeez Ojulari
DL Raymond Johnson III
DL Austin Johnson
LB Reggie Ragland
LB Reggie Ragland
DB J.R. Reed
DB J.R. Reed
WR Kadarius Toney
QB Jake Fromm
DL Danny Shelton
T Andrew Thomas
WR Darius Slayton
S Xavier McKinney
LB Tae Crowder
QB Mike Glennon
G Will Hernandez
LB Tae Crowder
TE Evan Engram
QB Mike Glennon
WR Sterling Shepard
🚀 Photos: Michael Strahan blasts into space
Check out the gallery below to view photos of Hall of Famer Michael Strahan's trip to space as part of the New Shepard mission.
View photos of Hall of Famer Michael Strahan's trip to space as part of the New Shepard mission.
Blue Origin's latest space passengers walk the booster landing pad from left Laura Shepard Churchley, Michael Strahan, Dylan Taylor, Lane Bess, Cameron Bess and Evan Dick arrive for media interviews at the spaceport near Van Horn, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket launches carrying TV celebrity and former NFL football great Michael Strahan along with other passengers from its spaceport near Van Horn, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Joining Strahan on the short space flight are Laura Shepard Churchley, the oldest daughter of America's first astronaut, Alan Shepard, as well as four paying customers. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Blue Origin's latest space passengers from left Laura Shepard Churchley, Dylan Taylor, Michael Strahan, Cameron Bess, Lane Bess, and Evan Dick pose for a photo in front of the booster rocket at the spaceport near Van Horn, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Blue Origin's latest space passenger TV celebrity and former NFL football great Michael Strahan smiles during media interviews at the spaceport near Van Horn, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
TV celebrity and former NFL football great Michael Strahan, right poses for a photo with Laura Shepard Churchley, the oldest daughter of America's first astronaut, Alan Shepard, after their space shot at near Van Horn, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
TV celebrity and former NFL football great Michael Strahan, right, hugs Laura Shepard Churchley, the oldest daughter of America's first astronaut, Alan Shepard, during interview after their space shot at near Van Horn, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Blue Origin's latest space passengers walk the booster landing pad from left Laura Shepard Churchley, Michael Strahan, Dylan Taylor, Lane Bess, Cameron Bess and Evan Dick arrive for media interviews at the spaceport near Van Horn, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Blue Origin's latest space passengers from left, Laura Shepard Churchley, Dylan Taylor, Michael Strahan, Cameron Bess, Lane Bess, and Evan Dick pose for a photo in front of the booster rocket at the spaceport near Van Horn, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Blue Origin's latest space passengers from left Laura Shepard Churchley, shares a laugh with Michael Strahan, Cameron Bess, Lane Bess, and Evan Dick during interviews after their space shot at near Van Horn, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Parachutes carry the Blue Origin's New Shepard capsule to the ground after liftoff from the spaceport near Van Horn, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket launches carrying TV celebrity and former NFL football great Michael Strahan along with other passengers from its spaceport near Van Horn, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Joining Strahan on the short space flight are Laura Shepard Churchley, the oldest daughter of America's first astronaut, Alan Shepard, as well as four paying customers. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
People watch the Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket launch passengers from its spaceport near Van Horn, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket launches with other passengers from its spaceport near Van Horn, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket launches from its spaceport near Van Horn, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Parachutes deploy to carry the Blue Origin's New Shepard capsule to the ground after liftoff from the spaceport near Van Horn, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket launches carrying TV celebrity and former NFL football great Michael Strahan along with other passengers from its spaceport near Van Horn, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Joining Strahan on the short space flight are Laura Shepard Churchley, the oldest daughter of America's first astronaut, Alan Shepard, as well as four paying customers. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
fBlue Origin's New Shepard rocket launches carrying TV celebrity and former NFL football great Michael Strahan along with other passengers from its spaceport near Van Horn, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Joining Strahan on the short space flight are Laura Shepard Churchley, the oldest daughter of America's first astronaut, Alan Shepard, as well as four paying customers. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
People watch the Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket launch from its spaceport near Van Horn, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket launches carrying TV celebrity and former NFL football great Michael Strahan along with other passengers from its spaceport near Van Horn, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Joining Strahan on the short space flight are Laura Shepard Churchley, the oldest daughter of America's first astronaut, Alan Shepard, as well as four paying customers. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket launches carrying TV celebrity and former NFL football great Michael Strahan along with other passengers from its spaceport near Van Horn, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Joining Strahan on the short space flight are Laura Shepard Churchley, the oldest daughter of America's first astronaut, Alan Shepard, as well as four paying customers. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket ignites during launch carrying TV celebrity and former NFL football great Michael Strahan along with other passengers from its spaceport near Van Horn, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Joining Strahan on the short space flight are Laura Shepard Churchley, the oldest daughter of America's first astronaut, Alan Shepard, as well as four paying customers. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket launches carrying TV celebrity and former NFL football great Michael Strahan along with other passengers from its spaceport near Van Horn, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Joining Strahan on the short space flight are Laura Shepard Churchley, the oldest daughter of America's first astronaut, Alan Shepard, as well as four paying customers. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket launches carrying TV celebrity and former NFL football great Michael Strahan along with other passengers from its spaceport near Van Horn, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Joining Strahan on the short space flight are Laura Shepard Churchley, the oldest daughter of America's first astronaut, Alan Shepard, as well as four paying customers. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket booster leaves a trail during launch near Van Horn, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket launches carrying TV celebrity and former NFL football great Michael Strahan along with other passengers from its spaceport near Van Horn, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Joining Strahan on the short space flight are Laura Shepard Churchley, the oldest daughter of America's first astronaut, Alan Shepard, as well as four paying customers. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket launches carrying TV celebrity and former NFL football great Michael Strahan along with other passengers from its spaceport near Van Horn, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Joining Strahan on the short space flight are Laura Shepard Churchley, the oldest daughter of America's first astronaut, Alan Shepard, as well as four paying customers. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Parachutes carry the Blue Origin's New Shepard capsule to the ground after liftoff from the spaceport near Van Horn, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Parachutes carry the Blue Origin's New Shepard capsule to the ground after liftoff from the spaceport near Van Horn, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket sits ready for launch carrying TV celebrity and former NFL football great Michael Strahan along with other passengers from its spaceport near Van Horn, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Joining Strahan on the short space flight are Laura Shepard Churchley, the oldest daughter of America's first astronaut, Alan Shepard, as well as four paying customers. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket sits ready for launch carrying TV celebrity and former NFL football great Michael Strahan along with other passengers from its spaceport near Van Horn, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Joining Strahan on the short space flight are Laura Shepard Churchley, the oldest daughter of America's first astronaut, Alan Shepard, as well as four paying customers. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket launches carrying TV celebrity and former NFL football great Michael Strahan along with other passengers from its spaceport near Van Horn, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Joining Strahan on the short space flight are Laura Shepard Churchley, the oldest daughter of America's first astronaut, Alan Shepard, as well as four paying customers. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
