Defensive Coordinator Wink Martindale
Alright, what has it been (since we last talked)? Two weeks? Alright, Arizona, the second half, really excited with the way we closed that game out. I thought we played with passion and energy that we needed to play and that was a lot fun winning that game. We weren't really pleased with the first half of it, but the second half we were.
The San Francisco game, I thought that these guys played as hard as I have seen them play since I've been here, with the effort that they had. It was a great challenge for us. We had a bunch of guys out there playing their tail off all the way until the end.
Don't like where we are at, as far as 1-2. We got to start faster as a defense, but I like where we are going. I told the defense today, one of the things about having a guy that's had experience, we still control the narrative. I can remember, for an example, and there is many more than this, but for example in '19 when we were in Baltimore. We just lost to Cleveland, we were 2-2 and the world was coming to an end. I don't think we had to build an arc like we do now out there, but we went off and ran 14 straight games off. Not saying that's going to happen, but I'm just saying that to the players of, you control the narrative, we control the narrative of our careers, of life and everything else, individually. I've gone down this with you guys before, but we are going to be ready to go Monday night and we've got another tough challenge with the Seahawks. Their offense is playing really well and scoring a lot of points, but when it comes time to kickoff, we are going to show up. I love the fact that our fans are so passionate, it gives us an advantage at home and that's going to help us.
With that, I'll open it up to questions.
Q: I understand edge is a much more complicated job than pass rusher, but is there any argument to be made for as good as he is at setting the edge and dropping in coverage that you should increase (outside linebacker) Kayvon's (Thibodeaux) pass rushing snaps and just turn him loose on the quarterback?
A: He gets turned loose as many times as we need to turn him loose. I think that if you just want to rush four and play coverage the entire game and have me come up here and say this guy didn't play well, this guy didn't play well, that's not me. We are a defense that keeps offenses guessing. They won't admit it to you before you play the game, but when you see them at the combine and everything else, I'm talking about offensive coordinators, we know how to attack protections and we are going to it the best way we can do it to affect the quarterback. That involves Kayvon, but it involves him sometimes dropping, sometimes rushing. There's guys that have more sacks than Kayvon right now and their team's record is worse than ours. It's three games. What's the old country saying? Don't throw out the baby with the water, or whatever it is. But, I think we are going to be just fine with Kayvon, alright?
Q: Is it a concern that you haven't forced any turnovers yet?
A: Of course, it is, it's a concern. You always want to get the ball turned over. You know, in different types of situations in the game, but if I keep saying, hey let's rip the ball off of them, then all the sudden they start slipping through some tackles, you know what I mean? I think that turnovers, interceptions, fumble recoveries, I think they come in bunches. And how they come in bunches is getting back to what I said before, on how you affect the quarterback and how you go tackle the running back with pursuit and all 11 guys there. I think they'll come.
Q: Sacks the same way too?
A: Sacks the same way, of course. It's complementary football.
Q: Have you noticed any frustration from your guys because the numbers haven't maybe been there already?
A: If there is frustration, they haven't said it to me. I mean there is frustration when we are not playing well. You know what I mean? When there is lapses and plays and things like that, but there's been no frustration about 'I'm not doing this', 'I'm not doing that', you know, 'I need to do this.' I mean everybody wants to play well, but I think that's the only frustration there.
Q: Circling back on Kayvon real quick, on the amount of times you guys have rushed him in this pass rush, how would you describe his production, are you looking for more there, are you pleased with it?
A: Always. Always. And he would be the first one to tell you that. And just finishing at the quarterback, using his hands better. I think that each week, each day, he and (outside linebackers coach) Drew (Wilkins) work on that. We'll do some different things that's going to help him, but there is three other guys rushing the quarterback when you go to a four-man rush as well and I think that helps that individual that's rushing the quarterback on how they do their job as well because he could beat a tackle and there is a big space where the quarterback could step up. Whose fault is that? Well, they are going to say, 'well Kayvon ran past the quarterback, why didn't he retrace?' You know there is all kinds of different things that go into it, but to me there is no panic. Is there concern? No. I just think he's a good football player and it's going to work out. You know, I really do.
Q: (Inside linebacker) Bobby (Okereke) had mentioned that you guys did a tackling circuit drill yesterday. What did you see from them in that and why did you decide to bring it back?
A: Well, I think that whenever you have a game, I think Dallas we missed four tackles. That's what I was really pleased with when we came out of that first game, is usually the first game is when you miss the most and San Francisco was our worst tackling game that we've had, and we made it a focal point yesterday. It was different types of tackles. Breaking the stiff arm down, running him out of bounds, wrapping him up, running through a ball carrier and even to the point where you are hitting quarterbacks, gator rolling when you hit them, so you don't land with your body weight on the quarterback because we do have to do a better job of getting off the field on third down. No matter what game it is. That's always been a strength of ours and right now, penalties is one of the biggest reasons why we are not getting off the field on third down. That was the three main (points of) emphasis in the tackling drill that we did.
Q: How do you do that during the season? Is it more drills, more physical drills, what can you do during the season to fix that?
A: I think it's a mindset. We all know the rules and how the rules have changed and everything else. Like what I'm saying, tackling, wrapping up. You know we used to, back in the day, take them down to the ground and you would do something like that, where today now I have the running back have a shield so they can get the thump, where they are wrapping and running their feet while they have the shield, with the guardian helmets on and all that. It's different. Okay and what it comes down to is they are professional athletes and they've got to have that mindset of taking the right angle, stepping toes on toes, and making tackles. Which they have and they are going to do it again. Like I said, the San Francisco game was the biggest game where that came out and then all of the sudden there is a wildfire that we can't tackle. Come out Monday night, chart them.
Q: With (safety/inside linebacker Isaiah) Simmons and (outside linebacker Boogie) Basham, who came in late, is there a bigger role for either of them?
A: I think it's a growing role, it's probably a BS answer I gave you, but it is. It's just a growing role, the more that they feel comfortable in the system.
Q: And the more they show you?
A: Yeah, the more I feel comfortable with them and what they can handle, the more plays they'll get.
Q: Who do you view as the leaders of the defense?
A: I think (defensive lineman) Dex(ter Lawrence II), really Dex and (defensive lineman) Leo(nard Williams). Leo has come out, he's come out with a sense of urgency in these first three games. I know he got banged up in San Francisco, but I think those two are. I think Bobby is becoming a leader. You know, it's like I said, when you have new guys, you are gelling as a defense. The same thing like I told them going back in 2019, it all depends who you have and how long it takes to gel and obviously we are not there yet, but we are on our way. I guess, the biggest thing for me is I love a challenge. I don't think you should be in this profession if you don't, so we run to challenges and we've got a challenge. You know, you couldn't stay in this business for as long as we have if you don't like challenges. I know what the challenges is, I've been here before, and we'll go attack it.
Q: You've said all along that you like to keep your personality even keeled with the players. Is there a time, or has there been a time that you would see that it's time to light it up a little bit to get your guys going or is that artificial in your eyes?
A: No, I mean I don't think any human reaction you have is artificial, I think it's real. I think at times when you see, staying even keel, you are having a walk through and someone is not paying attention, the time that we put in it and I say we, the players and the coaches, that we put in this, and someone is not paying attention, you'll hear me, you know? I'm just not one of those guys that continually screams on game day or during practice because I think you can go up and just tell somebody, sometimes that hurts more. When you are calm and you tell somebody what they need to do, you know? You are not going to see me explode on the sidelines, hope not. If it is, there is something really wrong.
Offensive Coordinator Mike Kafka
Q: You played a game (San Francisco) without (running back) Saquon (Barkley) for the first time. And you ran the ball as few times as you have in a long time. Does that speak to his value to your offense?
A: I think it's just for that game, that was that game. Every week's different so we're going to have a good approach this week and find a way to put or players in the best position to be successful.
Q: Do you think if he was active for the game, you would've run the ball that few times?
A: Don't want to get into kind of the guessing or anything like that. But he wasn't and we didn't, so this week's a new week.
Q: How did you land on (guard) Shane Lemieux starting that game and what was the thought process in doing that?
A: That was just a collective decision there between myself, (Head Coach Brian Daboll) Dabs, (General Manager) Joe (Schoen), (offensive line coach) Bobby (Johnson) talking through all that and thought that was the best thing for the offense.
Q: You talked a lot this offseason about the offense starting fast, why do you think it has been such a struggle?
A: I think we evaluate that every week and those are things we're looking to improve on. I mean, we talk about it, schemes, the fundamentals, the techniques, the sequencing, and those things. So, we evaluate that and we're really critical of that as an offensive staff, as players, as coaches – collectively. So, we want to have an emphasis of that, and we obviously want to start a lot faster and that's what we're working this week to do.
Q: Dabs said earlier this week that (guard) Marcus McKethan was going to stay at right guard. What are you guys seeing from him? What do you like so far?
A: He's done a nice job for a young player. He come in and he's played physical. I think he has a nice calm demeanor about him, and he's got some poise and he's a big, strong physical kid. He has all the tools, so as a young player, learning, developing, and growing, I think you're seeing him getting better each and every week.
Q: If I can go back to Saquon, we didn't talk to you last week. Against the Cardinals, he played every single snap in the game before he got hurt. It seems pretty rare in today's NFL. How much of a luxury is that and why is he able to do it?
A: I think that's just the type of player he is. He never wants to come out of the game. He's a competitor, that's what we love about him. I think when you have guys like that, which we have a lot, those guys want to be in the mix, and they want to be involved and they want the ball. As an offensive coordinator, that's what you want. You want players like that and Saquon's definitely one of those.
Q: Did Brian Daboll get involved the play calling in the second half of Arizona?
A: No, our process has been the same.
Q: People suggested and from our observation that it look he was more involved.
A: You guys are doing your job. You guys are trying to ask questions, I don't resent that at all. Fair question but process has been the same.
Q: What would you say to the people that were looking at it, he was looking at the sheet more than he was at other points of other games? What does that mean?
A: I think he was just trying to talk into the microphone without anyone reading his lips, but I don't want to speak for Dabs. I mean, we communicate throughout every series, every drive, throughout the game, what we like, what we don't like. Again, the process hasn't changed from last year to this year.
Q: One of the things that seemed different in the last game was (quarterback) Daniel (Jones) did not run as much. I think it was only two carries. We're they spying him or just doing something to keep him in the pocket.
A: No, we had those plays in the game plan, just didn't end up getting to them based on the situations.
Q: Was he instructed not to run?
A: No. No, he wasn't instructed not to run.
Q: What can (wide receiver) Jalin Hyatt do to get on the field?
A: Jalin's doing everything we're asking him. He's doing a great job. Obviously, he's another one of those young players that are continuing to grow and develop and the role that he's in right now and continue to expand and grow and he's handled it like a pro, which has been great. Like I said, every week's kind of a new week to see where these guys fit based on the schemes that we're seeing and put together the best game plan.
Q: With his abilities to create mismatches, how does he not get targeted in a game?
A: That's a great question. On offense, there's an 11-man operation, there's one football and obviously you want to get players involved as much as you possibly can, but you have to make sure that you have certain things set up for certain plays, situations come up. So, I think we want to get everyone the ball, absolutely. There's one football, right? So, at the end of the day, you've got to understand that. We're working to improve in that area and get everyone involved in the offense.
Q: Were there situations the other night that you were designing plays for him, and they just fell through?
A: Yeah. I think whenever those guys are on the field and based on the scheme or concept, whether he's running a short route, a deep route, intermediate route. I mean, those are all kind of designed and has to build into what defense you're seeing, the progression, the protection, are you hot, are you not? So, there's a lot of aspects that kind of go into it on where the ball could go on a given play, whether it's versus man, versus zone. So, there's a lot of things that the quarterback and the offense has to work through to be able to make that happen. I think you saw the one big shot in Arizona where we took advantage of an opportunity and then there's other times where it doesn't go the way you anticipate.
Q: The 49ers pass rush, did that play a role? It seems like Jalin's specialty is the go down the field but the quarterback's got to hold the ball to let him get down the field so with how quick they get to the quarterback, does that play a role?
A: I don't want to keep on going too far back because we've been able to learn from that and move on to this week, so I think that's probably what the most important thing is that we just grow and learn from the wins, the losses and all that and build it for this week's practice.
Q: Not trying to go backwards again but is there anything that you can pinpoint that can lead to why the offense looked so different in those two quarters against Arizona than it has the other 10 quarters of the season?
A: I'd say that those are things that we were building on, we were working on all week, and you finally get an opportunity, you make a play, we let it happen downfield and then that kind of sparks something, right? So, that happens all throughout the entire season, all throughout the game where you get a play, it sparks something then you kind of get on a roll and you're grooving. Then sometimes, something doesn't happen, and you've got to find a way to kind of get out of that rut. So, there's things that we're doing and that's why the guys had a great week of practice so far. We're going to keep on working on it, keep on bringing energy and enthusiasm, and I'm excited about the guys and how they approached it yesterday.
Q: Looking forward, if you look at the number,s they say, "throw the ball against Seattle." Is that what you think?
A: I think when you look at it you want to have a diverse gameplan, run and pass, and I think our players are prepared to do both. So, that's one thing we're excited about and looking forward to work on.
Q: (Wide receiver) Sterling Shepard doesn't seem content in his role. Would you have any answer to that --
A: I don't want to speak for (wide receiver Sterling Shepard) Shep but he's doing a great job, he's been a pro. He comes to practice every day and he works. He's a great teammate and every week everyone develops their role for the offense and how they're going to be used and that's what we're working on this week.
Q: Generally speaking, when a player talks to the media in those tones, do you approach the player for a dialogue at all?
A: Yeah, me and Shep have a great relationship. We talk. I think he understands where we're at and I think if you're a competitor, which is what we want, which is what we love, and you're not playing, then it's the opposite side of it, then you want to play. Those are the kind of players I want to be around. Guys who want to play, who want to be out there and help their teammates, help their team win and Shep's one of those guys.
Special Teams Coordinator Thomas McGaughey
Q: What'd you think about the way (punter) Jamie (Gillan) punted the other night?
A: Jamie's doing a good job. He really is. He's kind of found a rhythm, and we just want to keep him on the same path. Just keep staying in the flow of the game, staying in the moment, and just making sure that he's just executing at a high level. So, we've just got to do our part as a cover unit and a protection unit to help him, and he's just got to do his job as a punter. So, he's done a really nice job.
Q: The thing for him was always consistency. What do you do to get that out of him? What's the progression angle of it?
A: As a coach, it's my job to help him with that, obviously. We just try to do some things that he feels comfortable with in practice and in the games, and then just getting confidence through the execution part of it, whether it be a warm-up session that we had in Arizona where he kicked the ball pretty well, whether it be just a session when we're in here by ourselves. Just feeling comfortable in the moment, and just being able to see the big picture. What's your big goal? What are we working towards? And just trying to get better every day. That's it. Just try and find one little thing to focus on every day, and work on it. And then okay, yeah, I got better at that today, let's just keep working in the progression. So, that's all we're doing, and he's done a really nice job.
Q: The one he really boomed when you guys were backed up, it seemed like that was a little bit of that rugby style. How do you or he determine when you're going to do that and when you're not?
A: I can't tell you that.
No, I'm kidding. I'm kidding. It's certain points in the game that we feel comfortable with him out there and certain situations and down and distance that we'll do it. But for him, he feels comfortable with that. He's been playing rugby since he was this big. So, he gets the ball out of his hands faster that way than it does the conventional way. It's amazing how that happens. But the muscle memory just kicks in and then it's the years and years of playing rugby. So, it's nothing for him. He can do it in his sleep.
Q: I kind of think about punting as you take the snap and kick it. How much more complicated is it than that?
A: It's a lot of things that go into it. The punt play, it's wind, the weather, the conditions, who you're playing, what kind of returner is back there, who's the rush, who are their highlighted rushers, who do you want to stay away from. There's a whole bunch of different things that play into that. But the nuts and bolts of it is the catch and mold, get the ball out of your hands as quickly as you can with really good technique in mechanics, and just hitting a nice, smooth ball, with good hang to distance and with good direction. That's all we ask for him to do.
Q: Does the night game change any of that?
A: Yeah. Most of the time when you're playing in outdoor stadiums, once the sun goes down, the wind kind of decreases a little bit. So, that helps, definitely. Obviously, anytime you don't have a lot of wind, it kind of helps you with the consistency of the punt and the drop and all that stuff. So yeah, it definitely makes a difference.
Q: I know you guys will go back and look at film of Seattle last year and that game in Seattle. I don't know how much their special teams units have changed, but when you have a couple of mistakes last year that kind of really hurt you guys, do you harp on that with these guys? Or just kind of let them watch the film and not worry about it?
A: No. It's a totally different team, different returner back there. It's totally different. They have a different set of guys. We have basically a different set of guys and it's a whole new opportunity, a whole new year. Obviously, you learn from those things, but you definitely don't harp on it because half the guys that're playing on your unit weren't even on the field last year. We just take that for what it is. You move on from it, you learn from it. The stuff that we can take from last year schematically, because (Seahawks Special Teams Coordinator) Larry Izzo was still there last year, we'll look at it and be ready for some of those same things that will come about, but you don't harp on it. You just move on.
Q: Did you ever cross paths with Larry Izzo? You were here and then I think he came right after you left to go to LSU, right?
A: I've known Larry Izzo since I was 16 years old. He went to McCullough High School. I went to Langham Creek High School. He went to Rice. I went to Houston. So, we played against each other all through high school, through college, and I've known Larry forever. He's good friend of mine, great dude, and hell of a coach.
Q: Did you have anything to do with him filling your spot when you left here?
A: No. Larry was trying to get into coaching. Super smart guy. Obviously, he was a great special teams player, probably one of the greatest of all time. He got into it on his own. Larry's a heck of a dude. Great coach, good man.
Q: I know it was kind of like a freak play when (tackle) Andrew (Thomas) got hurt on the blocked kick, but anytime an important offensive or defensive player gets hurt on special teams, do you take them off those units?
A: I don't. I don't have the power to take anybody off. But it's definitely something you look at. I mean, when you have a guy like AT (tackle Andrew Thomas) who is important to our team, and that's kind of a freak thing that happens. I just remember when we won the Super Bowl, it's (tackle) Kareem McKenzie, (guard) Richie Seubert, (tackle) David Deal, all those guys, (guard) Chris Snee. They're all on the field goal team. It's just what it is. Offensive linemen, that's kind of part of the job. You play on field goal protection. But trust me, you definitely think about it, because you damn sure don't want to lose a guy like him ever. On any play, whether it be offense, defense, or special teams.
Q: Was (running back Eric) Gray right to field that one?
A: Which one?
Q: That he got interfered with on.
A: Yeah, absolutely. Absolutely. A short punt, if you can come up to field it, absolutely. He's made great decisions all year, knock on wood. He'll continue to do that hopefully moving forward. But yeah, I think it was a great decision. You catch that ball, and if it hits the ground, it might roll for 20 yards, 15, 20- yards, especially with (49ers punter) Mitch Wishnowsky. I mean, he's Aussie, and those balls have a tendency to hit the ground anywhere from 15 to 20 yards on a roll, so I think he saved us a lot of field position plus the 15-yard penalty. So, he made a good decision.
Guard Ben Bredeson
Feel good. Feel back to normal. Went through the protocol and we made some good progress, being responsible, and making all the correct steps, but I feel ready.
Q: How hard is it sitting out?
A: Obviously, it's not an ideal situation. The protocol is there for a reason, to protect players and have a safe return, and I'm just happy we were able to go through with that.
Q: And your buddy next to you (tackle Andrew Thomas) is still, I guess, I don't know if you can talk about him—
A: No. I can't comment on anything with Drew. That's a Dabs (Head Coach Brian Daboll) question.
Q: How about the idea that you guys have had three different offensive line combinations in three games? You can't comment on Drew, but Dabs did and said he didn't practice today, so that could be four. How difficult is that to maintain any continuity?
A: The more reps you have together, the better the gel and things like that. But that is the reason that we practice with so many offensive line combinations through OTAs and camp because injuries happen, people miss games for various reasons, and you always have to be able to adjust. So, yeah, we've had guys play in multiple spots as everybody saw all through camp, and these are the reasons for that.
Q: Concussions are different injuries than hamstrings on the spectrum of what we know in today's NFL. How was it for you? Was that your first concussion? How was going through that process?
A: Yeah, it was the first one for me and it was a different experience. It's something that, like you said, it's not like a hamstring or a broken bone or something like that. You just have to make sure that you're completely okay. We had great communication with the training staff, the doctors, and everybody. Credit to them. They took great care of me, and we went through all the proper steps in the protocol and got cleared, and I feel ready to go.
Q: Do you have to play on the left side? You did it all during training camp, right? Left, right, same deal?
A: Yeah, versatility has always been a big thing with us, and it always will be.
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A pass intended for Seattle Seahawks' Paul Skannis (82) is about to be intercepted by Carl Banks of the New York Giants during second quarter of Nov. 9, 1989 game at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J.
New York Giants quarterback Jeff Hostetler (15) heads for the endzone as he is pursued by Seattle Seahawks Natu Tutagaloa during the third quarter of 23-10 Giants win at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey Sunday, Oct. 25, 1992. (AP Photo/Kevin Larkin)
Rodney Hampton (27) of the New York Giants is tackled from behind for a 4-yard loss by Cortez Kennedy of the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter of NFL game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Oct. 26, 1992. Giants William Roberts (66) and Jarrod Bunch (33) watch the play as the Giants beat the Seahawks 23-10. (AP Photo/Ron Frehm)
Rodney Hampton (27) of the New York Giants is taken down for a 4-yard loss by Cortez Kennedy (99) of the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter of NFL game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday, Oct. 25, 1992. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Ike Hilliard, right, cradles the ball in the end zone for a touchdown as Seattle Seahawks safety Marcus Robinson, rear, and cornerback Willie Williams, left, defend during the fourth quarter Sunday, Dec. 23, 2001, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Hilliard scored with 20 seconds left in the game to give the Giants the 27-24 win. Looking on is Giants Joe Jurevicius (84). (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
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New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) returns a fumble 13 yards for a touchdown during an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, N.J., Dec. 23, 2001. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 27-24. (AP Photo/NFL Photos/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan picks up a fumble and runs by Seattle Seahawks fullback Mack Strong for a 13-yard touchdown at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Dec. 23, 2001. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan celebrates after sacking Seattle Seahawks quarterback Trent Dilfer during the third quarter Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants beat the Seahawks 9-6. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Kerry Collins throws a pass during the third quarter against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Collins completed 23 of 38 attempts for 282 yards as the Giants beat the Seahawks 9-6. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan celebrates his first sack of the season after taking down Seattle Seahawks quarterback Trent Dilfer during the third quarter Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants beat the Seahawks 9-6. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Seattle Seahawks' Bobby Engram (84) fumbles the ball after New York Giants' Will Allen (25) knocked it loose in the second quarter, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005, in Seattle. The Giants recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants' Jeremy Shockey, right, is pulled down by Seattle Seahawks' Marcus Trufant on a second quarter pass reception, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress, left, evades Seattle Seahawks cornerback Marcus Trufant (23) and free safety Marquand Manuel, upper right, for a reception in the second quarter Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005, at Qwest Field in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander (37) is tackled by New York Giants' Brent Alexander (26) in the third quarter Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005 at Qwest Field in Seattle. Alexander rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown as the Seahawks beat the Giants 24-21 in overtime. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
New York Giants' Jeremy Shockey, left, and Visanthe Shiancoe celebrate Shockey's 2-point conversion reception late in the fouth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005, in Seattle. The play tied the game, but the Seahawks went on to win in overtime, 24-21. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants' Corey Webster, right, tackles Seattle Seahawks' Bobby Engram after a 10-yard pass reception by Engram in the fourth quarter, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005, in Seattle. The Seahawks won in overtime, 24-21. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey retrieves his helmet after losing it in a first-half play against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005 at Qwest Field in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the Giants, 24-21, in overtime. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
New York Giants' Tiki Barber (21) runs in overtime as Seattle Seahawks' Lofa Tatupu dives behind, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005, in Seattle. Barber led all rushers with 151 yards. The Seahawks won in overtime, 24-21. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants' Plaxico Burress (17) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks' Marquand Manuel after a fourth-quarter pass reception, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005, in Seattle. Burress had 109 yards receiving. The Seahawks won in overtime, 24-21. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants' Jeremy Shockey, left, is brought down by Seattle Seahawks Marquand Manuel (33) and Bryce Fisher after a fourth quarter pass reception, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005, in Seattle. Shockey led the Giants with 127 yards receiving . The Seahawks won in overtime, 24-21. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, center, throws in the second quarter as Giants' Luke Petitgout blocks Seattle Seahawks' Grant Wistrom at right, and Giants Shaun O'Hara (60) and David Diehl (66) block Seahawks' Rocky Bernard Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005 at Qwest Field in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
New York Giants' Jim Finn (20) heads toward Seattle Seahawks' Michael Boulware (28) and Andre Dyson (21) on a second quarter pass reception, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005, in Seattle. Finn gained 13 yards on the play. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws in the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005 at Qwest Field in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
New York Giants' Amani Toomer catches a pass in the endzone late in the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005, in Seattle. Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren challenged the touchdown call, but officials ruled that it stood. Holmgren said Wednesday he "kind of messed up" when he said the NFL told him there were officiating mistakes made during the overtime win over the Giants.(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants' Amani Toomer is hit by Seattle Seahawks' Manuel Marquand (33) as Jordan Babineaux (27) looks on as Toomer catches a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter of the Seahawks' 24-21 overtime win over the New York Giants Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005 at Qwest Field in Seattle. Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren said Wednesday he "kind of messed up" when he said the NFL told him there were officiating mistakes made during last Sunday's overtime win over the New York Giants. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, left, talks with New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning after the 42-30 win for the Seahawks in a football game in Seattle, Sunday Sept., 24, 2006. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Wide receiver David Tyree #85 of the New York Giants scores a touchdown on a 9 yard pass while defended by cornerbacks Marcus Trufant #23 and Kelly Herndon #31 of the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on September 24, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Giants 42-30. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Defensive tackle Fred Robbins #98 of the New York Giants recovers a fumble by the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on September 24, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Giants 42-30. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Wide receiver Amani Toomer #81 of the New York Giants catches a 13 yard touchdown pass in the corner of the end zone while covered by cornerback Kelly Herndon #31 of the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on September 24, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Giants 42-30. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Running back Tiki Barber #21 of the New York Giants runs the ball while being held to only 64 yards rushing by linebacker Lofa Tatupu #51 and cornerback Marcus Trufant #23 of the Seattle Seahawks defense at Qwest Field on September 24, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Giants 42-30. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Wide receiver David Tyree #85 of the New York Giants scores a touchdown on a 9 yard pass while defended by cornerbacks Marcus Trufant #23 and Kelly Herndon #31 of the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on September 24, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Giants 42-30. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Gerris Wilkinson #59, Antonio Pierce #58, and Jason Bell #33 of the New York Giants gang tackle running back Maurice Morris #20 of the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on September 24, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Giants 42-30. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Tight end Jeremy Shockey #80 of the New York Giants catches a pass against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on September 24, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Giants 42-30. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Wide receiver Amani Toomer #81 of the New York Giants catches a 13 yard touchdown pass in the corner of the end zone while covered by cornerback Kelly Herndon #31 of the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on September 24, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Giants 42-30. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Offensive tackle Sean Locklear #75 of the Seattle Seahawks blocks defensive end Michael Strahan #92 of the New York Giants at Qwest Field on September 24, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Giants 42-30. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Wide receiver Amani Toomer #81 of the New York Giants catches a 13 yard touchdown pass in the corner of the end zone while covered by cornerback Kelly Herndon #31 of the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on September 24, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Giants 42-30. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Guard Chris Snee #76 of the New York Giants in action against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on September 24, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Giants 42-30. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Tight end Jeremy Shockey #80 of the New York Giants hits the ground after catching a pass while defended by cornerback Jordan Babineaux #27 of the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on September 24, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Giants 42-30. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants finds enough time in the pocket to unload a pass against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on September 24, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Giants 42-30. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Defensive end Michael Strahan #92 of the New York Giants chases Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander #37 while being blocked by offensive tackle Sean Locklear #75 of the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on September 24, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Giants 42-30. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Running back Tiki Barber #21 of the New York Giants runs the ball while being held to only 64 yards rushing by the Seattle Seahawks defense at Qwest Field on September 24, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Giants 42-30. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Wide receiver Michael Jennings #15 of the New York Giants cuts to avoid a tackle by free safety Ken Hamlin #26 of the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on September 24, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Giants 42-30. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants cornerback R.W. McQuarters runs into the end zone after intercepting a pass from Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) during the fourth quarter of a football game in Seattle, Sunday Sept., 23, 2006. The Seahawks won 42-30. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Wide receiver Michael Jennings #15 of the New York Giants catches a pass amidst a swarming defense including Kelly Herndon #31, Ken Hamlin #26, and Julian Peterson #59 of the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on September 24, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Giants 42-30. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Seattle Seahawks' Shaun Alexander looks for an opening with New York Giants safety Will Demps defending during the second quarter of a football game in Seattle, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Center Shaun O'Hara #60 gets set to snap the ball to quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants during the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on September 24, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Giants 42-30. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) scores a touchdown between Seattle Seahawks defensive tackles Howard Green, left, and Rocky Bernard during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 5: Running back Brandon Jacobs #27 of the New York Giants dives over defenders to score a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks at Giants Stadium on October 5, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 5: Defensive end Justin Tuck #91 of the New York Giants runs in pursuit against the Seattle Seahawks at Giants Stadium on October 5, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 5: Guard Rich Seubert #69 of the New York Giants blocks at the line of scrimmage against the Seattle Seahawks at Giants Stadium on October 5, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 5: Defensive end Justin Tuck #91 of the New York Giants runs in pursuit against the Seattle Seahawks at Giants Stadium on October 5, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 5: Center Shaun O'Hara #60 of the New York Giants gets ready to snap the football at the line of scrimmage against the Seattle Seahawks at Giants Stadium on October 5, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 5: Wide receiver Amani Toomer #81 of the New York Giants runs with the football after a pass reception against the Seattle Seahawks at Giants Stadium on October 5, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 5: Running back Ahmad Bradshaw #44 of the New York Giants runs with the football against the Seattle Seahawks at Giants Stadium on October 5, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 5: Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants calls out signals at the line of scrimmage as center Shaun O'Hara #60 gets ready to snap the football against the Seattle Seahawks at Giants Stadium on October 5, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 5: Defensive end Justin Tuck #91 of the New York Giants runs in pursuit as he is blocked by a defender against the Seattle Seahawks at Giants Stadium on October 5, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 5: Wide receiver Domenik Hixon #87 of the New York Giants reaches for the football for a pass reception that he will catch for the games first touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks at Giants Stadium on October 5, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 5: Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants passes the football against the Seattle Seahawks at Giants Stadium on October 5, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 5: Defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka #97 of the New York Giants runs in pursuit against the Seattle Seahawks at Giants Stadium on October 5, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 5: Running back Brandon Jacobs #27 of the New York Giants scores a touchdown as he stiff arms Brian Russell #25 of the Seattle Seahawks at Giants Stadium on October 5, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce (58) stops Seattle Seahawks running back Julius Jones (22) in the first quarter of their NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants Derrick Ward (34) in action against the Seattle Seahawks in their NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 5: Defensive end Lawrence Jackson #95 of the Seattle Seahawks runs in pursuit as he is blocked by tackle David Diehl #66 of the New York Giants at Giants Stadium on October 5, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
New York Giants Brandon Jacobs (27) in action against the Seattle Seahawks Lofa Tatupu (51) in their NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Seattle Seahawks Julius Jones #22 in action against the New York Giants Justin Tuck #91 and the Giants defense in their NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants Eli Manning (10) calls signals against the Seattle Seahawks in their NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants Amani Toomer (81) signals for a first down against the Seattle Seahawks in their NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants Eli Manning (10) in action against the Seattle Seahawks in their NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants David Carr #8 calls signals against the Seattle Seahawks in their NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants Ahmad Bradshaw #44 in action against the Seattle Seahawks in their NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants Ahmad Bradshaw #44 in action against the Seattle Seahawks Jordan Babineaux #27 in their NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants running back Derrick Ward runs between Seattle Seahawks' Brian Russell, left, and Deon Grant, right, during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning directs the offense as he lines up behind center Shaun O'Hara during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants cornerback Kevin Dockery, left, spins to avoid being tackled by Seattle Seahawks fullback Leonard Weaver after Dockery intercepted a pass during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants beat the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Jacobs scored two touchdowns as the Giants beat the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Seattle Seahawks safety Jordan Babineaux (27) and linebacker Leroy Hill tackle New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) during the fourth quarter of the Giants 44-6 victory in an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. Bradshaw rushed for 65 yards in 11 attempts in the game. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, right, hands the ball off to running back Brandon Jacobs during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants beat the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs is tackled by Seattle Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill, left, and safety Deon Grant, right, during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Jacobs rushed for 136 yards and scored two touchdowns as the Giants beat the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer (81) hauls in a first-quarter pass from quarterback Eli Manning as Seattle Seahawks safety Jordan Babineaux (27) looks on in the first quarter of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 5: New York Giants and Seattle Seahawks players line up at the line of scrimmage prior to the snap of the football during the game between the Seattle Seahawks against the New York Giants at Giants Stadium on October 5, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer (81) runs while trying to shake off Seattle Seahawks safety Jordan Babineaux (27) after hauling in a pass from Eli Manning in the first quarter of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Deion Branch, right, attempts to catch a pass as New York Giants cornerback Aaron Ross defends during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce (58) stops Seattle Seahawks running back Julius Jones, left, in the first quarter of their NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants offensive tackle David Diehl (66) reacts as running back Brandon Jacobs (27) scores a touchdown while fending off Seattle Seahawks safety Brian Russell (25) in the second quarter of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants' Ahmad Bradshaw gains ground after a pass reception against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants' Eli Manning in action against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants' Eli Manning in action against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants' Danny Ware in action against the Seattle Seahawks in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Seattle. The Giants won 41-7. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants offense, including center Adam Koets (61), set at the line of scrimmage during a NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, November 7, 2010 in Seattle. The Giants won the game 41-7. (AP Photo/Paul Jasienski)
New York Giants' Brandon Jacobs in action against the Seattle Seahawks in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
New York Giants wide receiver Steve Smith (12) runs upfield during an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks on November 7, 2010. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 31-6. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
New York Giants' Hakeem Nicks makes a reception in between the defense of Seattle Seahawks' Earl Thomas (29), and Marcus Trufant, right, in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) sets up to pass during an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks on November 7, 2010. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 31-6. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
New York Giants Eli Manning (10) in action against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants' Hakeem Nicks falls over Seattle Seahawks' Earl Thomas (29) after making a reception in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Seattle. The Giants beat the Seahawks 41-7. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
New York Giants Will Blackmon (30) in action against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham (82) runs upfield during an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks on November 7, 2010. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 31-6. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
New York Giants' Lawrence Tynes (9) kicks against the Seattle Seahawks in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
New York Giants' Eli Manning passes against the Seattle Seahawks in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
New York Giants Eli Manning in action against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks' Cameron Morrah, left, tries to tackle New York Giants' Will Blackmon,right, in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Charlie Whitehurst gets sacked by New York Giants' Osi Umenyiora in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Seattle. The Giants beat the Seahawks 41-7. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
New York Giants Hakeem Nicks, left, tries to break away from Seattle Seahawks Marcus Trufant in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
New York Giants linebacker Jonathan Goff (54) returns a fumble with an escort from cornerback Aaron Ross (31) during an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks on November 7, 2010. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 31-6. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) breaks through the middle against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws as Chris Snee holds back Seattle Seahawks' Craig Terrill in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants Terrell Thomas (24) runs to intercept a pass intended for Seattle Seahawks Mike Williams (17) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
New York Giants' Victor Cruz reacts during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
The New York Giants gets set to snap the ball while lined up on the line of scrimmage against the defensive line during the NFL week 5 football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 9, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks won the game 36-25. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham (82) catches a pass while covered by Seattle Seahawks defensive back Walter Thurmond (28) during the NFL week 5 football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 9, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks won the game 36-25. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass despite pressure from Seattle Seahawks defensive end Chris Clemons (91) during the NFL week 5 football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 9, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks won the game 36-25. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) catches a tipped 68 yard touchdown pass that gives the Giants a 22-19 lead while covered by Seattle Seahawks defensive back Richard Sherman (25) and Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) during the NFL week 5 football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 9, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks won the game 36-25. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants guard Chris Snee (76) blocks during the NFL week 5 football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 9, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks won the game 36-25. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Charlie Whitehurst (6) gets sacked on third down by New York Giants defensive back Deon Grant (34) during the NFL week 5 football game against the New York Giants on Sunday, October 9, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks won the game 36-25. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) catches a tipped 68 yard touchdown pass that gives the Giants a 22-19 lead while covered by Seattle Seahawks defensive back Richard Sherman (25) and Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) during the NFL week 5 football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 9, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks won the game 36-25. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) catches a pass that gives the Giants a first down inside the Seattle Seahawks five yard line late in the fourth quarter during the NFL week 5 football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 9, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks won the game 36-25. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) stretches for a first down with 15 seconds left in the second quarter while covered by Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas (29) during the NFL week 5 football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 9, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks won the game 36-25. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) catches a tipped 68 yard touchdown pass that gives the Giants a 22-19 lead while covered by Seattle Seahawks defensive back Richard Sherman (25) and Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) during the NFL week 5 football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 9, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks won the game 36-25. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants outside linebacker Michael Boley (59) celebrates after recovering a first quarter fumble by the Seattle Seahawks during the NFL week 5 football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 9, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks won the game 36-25. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora (72) pressures and sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Tarvaris Jackson (7) on third down during the NFL week 5 football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 9, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks won the game 36-25. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) makes a catch and during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday October 9th, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants tight end Jake Ballard (85) catches a first quarter touchdown pass that ties the score at 7-7 despite a tackle attempt by Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker David Hawthorne (57) during the NFL week 5 football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 9, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks won the game 36-25. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) gets tackled while running the ball by Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Aaron Curry (59) during the NFL week 5 football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 9, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks won the game 36-25. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) catches a pass good for a first down with less than a minute left in the second quarter while being chased by Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker David Hawthorne (57) during the NFL week 5 football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 9, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks won the game 36-25. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) is hit by New York Giants cornerback Trumaine McBride (38) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) prepares to take the snap from center Kevin Boothe (77) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks, right, runs with the ball against Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is sacked by New York Giants defensive tackle Linval Joseph (97) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Golden Tate (81) is hit by New York Giants free safety Will Hill (25) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) attempts to make a catch during a week 15 football game against the Seattle Seahawks on December 14, 2013 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants running back Andre Brown (35) runs with the ball as Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) makes the hit on him during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Andre Williams (44) is pulled into the end zone for a touchdown by center J.D. Walton, right, in the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants quarterback El Manning (10) sets up to pass during an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, November 9, 2014. The Seahawks defeated the New York Giants 38-17 in Week 10. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning lines up on the line of scrimmage in the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has the ball knocked out of his hands by New York Giants free safety Quintin Demps (35) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
Seattle Seahawks running back Robert Turbin (22) fumbles after tackles from New York Giants middle linebacker Jameel McClain (53) and outside linebacker Jacquian Williams, lower left, in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
New York Giants free safety Quintin Demps (35) intercepts a pass intended for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (89), left, in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
New York Giants running back Andre Williams (44) during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ben Liebenberg)
New York Giants running back Andre Williams, right, runs against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning scrambles under pressure from the Seattle Seahawksin the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
New York Giants free safety Quintin Demps (35) intercepts a pass intended for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (89), right, in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning passes against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
Seattle Seahawks offensive line prepares to snap the football against the New York Giants defensive line during an NFL game against the New York Giants on Sunday, November 9, 2014. The Seahawks defeated the New York Giants 38-17 in Week 10. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) covers New York Giants wide receiver Rueben Randle (82) during an NFL game against the New York Giants on Sunday, November 9, 2014. The Seahawks defeated the New York Giants 38-17 in Week 10. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
New York Giants wide receiver Preston Parker (83) beats Seattle Seahawks cornerback Jeremy Lane (20) for a reception during an NFL game on Sunday, November 9, 2014. The Seahawks defeated the New York Giants 38-17 in Week 10. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) looks to throw while being chased by New York Giants' Kerry Wynn during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
A look down the line of scrimmage as the New York Giants take on the Seattle Seahawks during a NFL football game on Sunday October 22, 2017 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws under pressure during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
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The Giants Foundation 5K & Kids Run
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