Here are 10 things to watch in the Week 3 matchup between the New York Giants and Tennessee Titans at MetLife Stadium (1 p.m. ET).
'The world keeps spinning'
The big story of the week was the news that Jaxson Dart will miss the remainder of the regular season due to the knee injury suffered during Monday's loss to the Rams. It's a tough blow for Dart, who became the first quarterback in NFL history with at least three passing touchdowns, 50 rushing yards and a passer rating of 130+ in the season opener. But with 15 games left on the schedule, the show must go on, as coach John Harbaugh told the media Wednesday.
"As we said, you wake up and you feel like it's the end of the world. Then you wake up and the world's not done," said Harbaugh. "The world keeps spinning. The games keep getting played. Nobody feels sorry for you. It's time to go play the next game. Sunday at one o'clock, the ball's going to get kicked off, and we're going to have to be the best football team we can be. And that's the thing, it's not a one-man game. Not like tennis, you don't forfeit. We're going to have our team out there. The Giants are going to roll out into that field out there and play the football game. And we need to be the best Giants we can be. And that's really the message that you have."
History vs. Titans
In regular-season play, the teams have met 13 times. The Giants lead the all-time series, 7-6. In their most recent meeting, the Giants defeated the Titans, 21-20, at Nissan Stadium in Week 1 of the 2022 season.
The Giants are looking for their first win against the Titans at home since Week 17 of the 1991 season when they defeated the Houston Oilers, 24-20.
View photos of the Giants on the practice field as they prepare for their Week 3 matchup against the Titans.
LB Arvell Reese (52)
RB Cam Skattebo (44)
QB Jameis Winston (19)
LB Tremaine Edmunds (49)
S Jevón Holland (8)
RB Najee Harris (23)
WR Malachi Fields (88)
OLB Abdul Carter (3)
CB Greg Newsome II (20)
WR Malachi Fields (88)
RB Najee Harris (23)
WR Braxton Berrios (87)
RB Cam Skattebo (44)
DL Chauncey Golston (57)
TE Isaiah Likely (9)
LB Tremaine Edmunds (49)
RB Cam Skattebo (44)
LB Arvell Reese (52)
CB Greg Newsome II (20)
QB Jameis Winston (19)
OLB Abdul Carter (3)
CB Greg Newsome II (20)
LB Arvell Reese (52)
OLB Abdul Carter (3)
LB Tremaine Edmunds (49)
LB Tremaine Edmunds (49)
TE Isaiah Likely (9)
WR Braxton Berrios (87)
WR Malachi Fields (88)
RB Najee Harris (23)
LB Arvell Reese (52)
LB Arvell Reese (52)
WR Darnell Mooney (17)
RB Cam Skattebo (44)
RB Cam Skattebo (44)
WR Darnell Mooney (17)
WR Darnell Mooney (17)
WR Darnell Mooney (17)
WR Jalin Hyatt (81)
WR Jalin Hyatt (81)
WR Jalin Hyatt (81)
Injury Report
Here is the latest injury report. The final report will be announced Friday afternoon.
Giants
Did not participate - OLB Brian Burns (ankle), OT Andrew Thomas (groin)
Limited participation - CB Deonte Banks (calf), DL Shelby Harris (toe), S Tyler Nubin (calf)
Full participation - WR Malik Nabers (shoulder), OL Jermaine Eluemunor (thigh), CB Nic Jones (shoulder), OL Sisi Mauigoa (neck), LB Micah McFadden (neck), CB Greg Newsome II (rib)
Titans
Did not participate - RB Tyjae Speaks (ankle), DT Solomon Thomas (knee), TE Daniel Bellinger (illness)
Limited participation - CB Cor'Dale Flott (quad), RB Tony Pollard (ankle), CB Micah Robinson (groin)
Full participation - G Fernando Carmona Jr. (shoulder), LB James Williams Sr. (elbow), CB Marcus Harris (shoulder)
Winston takes over at QB
Following the injury to Dart, Jameis Winston takes over as the team's starting quarterback. Winston has played in 109 games with 89 starts over his 12-year NFL career and has totaled 24,903 passing yards, 156 touchdowns and 114 interceptions. In relief of Dart on Monday night, he finished with 111 yards, no touchdowns and one interception while completing 40.7 percent of his passes.
However, the 32-year-old quarterback performed well with his two starts last season. Starting against the Packers and Lions in back-to-back weeks, Winston threw for 567 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions while adding an additional score on the ground and another as a receiver.
"A big part of it is building a game plan now for Jameis," Harbaugh told the media Wednesday. "He'll be the starter. So, build the game plan for Jameis to suit his skill set. The game plan this last week was built for Jaxson, obviously. So, this will be an opportunity to do that, and that's exactly what we'll do. We'll build around all the things that he does well that are in the offense, which is – there's plenty in the offense. And then, of course, how to attack Tennessee and their defense and what they do, so that's what we'll be doing."
The Giants recently signed Wintson to a two-year contract extension which will keep him with the team through the 2028 season.
"It's truly a privilege," the veteran quarterback said about now being the starter. "I had this privilege for two games last year. It truly was an honor. But for this game alone, my focus is on being my very best, going out there and having elite fundamentals and precise execution. And that's what it starts with, and it's as simple as that. No matter how big it may seem, being present and focused on doing all that you can do with what you have, with where you are. For right now, that's keeping Jaxson's spirits uplifted and going out there on that football field and being the New York Football Giants starting quarterback right now."
Next man up
Dart wasn't the only player to suffer an injury against the Rams. Towards the end of the first quarter, wide receiver Malik Nabers briefly left the game due to a shoulder injury. However, the star wideout was able to return to the field and finish the game, and told reporters on Thursday he's "feeling good."
The other two key injuries occurred late in the game. Outside linebacker Brian Burns had his ankle rolled up on in the fourth quarter. The veteran was helped off the field and listed as questionable to return, although he did not step back on the field. Harbaugh described the veteran edge rusher as day-to-day earlier in the week. He did not participate in the first two practices of the week, putting his status for Week 3 in doubt.
"We are definitely blessed with depth at that position for sure," the head coach said about the team's outside linebackers. "So, Brian's day-to-day right now, we'll see how it goes for the game. But if he can't go, then we are very confident, to your point, in the guys that we have."
Starting left tackle Andrew Thomas also left the game late and was unable to return after suffering a groin injury in Los Angeles. Thomas was projected as a limited participant in Wednesday's walkthrough practice, but then did not practice on Thursday. His status for Week 3 remains up in the air.
Holland 'playing at a high level'
One of the biggest bright spots for the Giants to start the season has been Holland. The veteran safety, now in his second season with the team, has been all over the place for the Giants defense. He has 10 total tackles (seven solo) thus far, along with three takeaways, including a league-high two interceptions. He registered an interception of Dak Prescott in the season opener, and followed that up with an interception of Matthew Stafford, along with a forced fumble on Kyren Williams, which he recovered himself. Holland had a second forced fumble against the Rams, as well.
"He's playing at a high level," Harbaugh said earlier this week. "I mean, that play that he had where he punched the ball out and then recovered it, that's about as good as a play as you're ever going to see. He comes up with two turnovers in the game, had a turnover last week. And yet, he's upset, talking to him about the play or two that he wants back. Just played at a super high level. He's kind of expected it. That's who he hoped he – that's who I knew he was, really. And he's playing great football."
"He's a great football player," defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson added. "He is a player that I admired coming out. He's a player I admired before he came here to the Giants. He's a player that does all the little things correct. Jevon is making the plays he's supposed to make because he's in position. He's being where he's supposed to be and then once the ball is in the air, he's reacting violently to it. If they run it, he's reacting violently to the runs. So, you see in the work ethic that he's put in, you see in the things that he's worked on throughout this offseason, throughout the practice weeks, it's just coming to fruition. And I hope he continues to get better and he's an example of when you do all the little things correctly, good things happen to you."
View rare photos of the all-time history between the New York Giants and Tennessee Titans.
Quarterback Archie Manning of the Houston Oilers loses the ball as he is sacked by George Martin of the New York Giants in the final minutes of their game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Dec. 5, 1982.
Houston Oilers quarterback Warren Moon is sacked for a five yard loss by New York Giants Leonard Marshall, left, and Corey Miller in the second quarter at Giants Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 21, 1991 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won 24-20. (AP Photo/Mark Phillips)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) takes a snap during the NFL football game against the Houston Oilers on Dec. 21, 1991 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 24-20. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Mark Ingram (82) runs upfield during a 20 to 24 Houston Oilers loss to the New York Giants on December 21, 1991 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer (81) catches a pass as he is defended by Tennessee Titans cornerback Dainon Sidney (37) in the fourth quarter on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2000 in Nashville, Tenn. Toomer gained 40 yards on the play. The Titans won 28-14. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Keith Hamilton #75 of the New York Giants fights off a block during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans on September 30, 2000 in Nashville. The Titans won 28-14. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
Jesse Armstead #98 of the New York Giants pursues on a play against the Tennessee Titans during an NFL football game on September 30, 2000 in Nashville. The Titans won 28-14. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
New York Giants running back Tiki Barber (21) is hit by Tennessee Titans safety Perry Phenix (35) after Barber caught a pass for a 6-yard gain in the first quarter on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2000 in Nashville, Tenn. At left is line judge Mike Spanier. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair (9) is dropped for a 4-yard loss as he is sacked by New York Giants defensive tackle Keith Hamilton (75) in the third quarter on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2000 in Nashville, Tenn. Also defending for the Giants are Cedric Jones (94) and Ryan Phillips (91). (AP Photo/John Russell)
New York Giants Michael Strahan during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in East Rutherford,NJ at Giants Stadium Sunday, Dec.1, 2002. (AP Photo/Tom DiPace)
Tennessee Titans running back Eddie George (27) looks for running room as New York Giants linebacker Brandon Short (53) and defensive tackle Lance Legree (70) pursue during the first quarter Sunday, Dec. 1, 2002, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. George gained 64 yards on 20 attempts and scored a touchdown as the Titans beat the Giants 32-29 in overtime. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants Michael Strahan during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in East Rutherford,NJ at Giants Stadium Sunday, Dec.1, 2002. (AP Photo/Tom DiPace)
New York Giants wide receiver Steve Smith (12) makes a catch and looks to fend off cornerback Cortland Finnegan (31) of the Tennessee Titans in a week 3 NFL football game at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday September 26, 2010 (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
A look down the line of scrimmage as the New York Giants play against the Tennessee Titans in a week 3 NFL football game at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday September 26, 2010 (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants' Antrel Rolle (26) talks with teammate Kenny Phillips (21)during the first quarter of an NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants defensive lineman Chris Canty (99) tries to block a field goal attempt by the Tennessee Titans in a week 3 NFL football game at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday September 26, 2010 (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants running backs Brandon Jacobs (27) celebrate Ahmad Bradshaws (44) 2nd quarter touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in a week 3 NFL football game at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday September 26, 2010 (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants quaterback Eli Manning (10) points out the coverage against the Tennessee Titans in a week 3 NFL football game at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday September 26, 2010 (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham (82) makes a catch against the Tennessee Titans in a week 3 NFL football game at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday September 26, 2010 (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Titans won the game 29-10. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) catches a pass as Tennessee Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan (31) defends during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Titans won the game 29-10. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
The Tennessee Titans, left, line up against the New York Giants during the third quarter of an NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans linebacker Jamie Winborn, left, tries to stop New York Giants tight end Kevin Boss during the first quarter of an NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning yells during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans at New Meadowlands Stadium Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans linebacker Jamie Winborn, left, tries to stop New York Giants tight end Kevin Boss during the first quarter of an NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants tight end Kevin Boss runs the ball during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans at New Meadowlands Stadium Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw runs during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans at New Meadowlands Stadium Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young, left, during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Giants at New Meadowlands Stadium Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) tries to get through Tennessee Titans defense during the first quarter of an NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning yells during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans at New Meadowlands Stadium Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka, left, reacts during the first quarter of an NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) reacts to scoring a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans at New Meadowlands Stadium Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) reacts to scoring a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans at New Meadowlands Stadium Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants tight end Kevin Boss (89) breaks a tackle from Tennessee Titans' Jamie Winborn (52), below, as Titans' Jason McCourty (30) pursues during the first quarter of an NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) evades a tackle by Tennessee Titans' Michael Griffin (33) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quaterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass against the Tennessee Titans in a week 3 NFL football game at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday September 26, 2010 (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) is tackled by Tennessee Titans' Will Witherspoon (92) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin shakes hands with Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher after a week 3 NFL football game at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday September 26, 2010 (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) looks to pass during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans at New Meadowlands Stadium Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) is tackled by Tennessee Titans Will Witherspoon (92) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) is tackled by Tennessee Titans Will Witherspoon (92) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka (94) reacts after sacking Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young during the first quarter of an NFL football game as Titans' Jake Scott (73) looks on at New Meadowlands Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) gives a pass rush against the Tennessee Titans in a week 3 NFL football game at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday September 26, 2010 (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants running back Andre Williams (44) scores a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans on a 50-yard run in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. At left is Tennessee Titans linebacker Wesley Woodyard (59). (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes the football during a Week 14 NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tennessee on Sunday, December 7, 2014. The Giants defeated the Titans 36-7. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) tries to get past Tennessee Titans cornerback Jason McCourty (30) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
New York Giants strong safety Antrel Rolle (26) breaks up a pass intended for Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) during a week 14 football game against the on December 7, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
New York Giants running back Andre Williams (44) carries the ball during a week 14 football game against the Tennessee Titans on December 7, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes as Tennessee Titans defensive end Jurrell Casey (99) rushes in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
New York Giants wide receiver Rueben Randle (82) runs against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
New York Giants wide receiver Rueben Randle (82) leaps past Tennessee Titans safety George Wilson (21) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
New York Giants tight end Larry Donnell (84) gets past Tennessee Titans defensive back Marqueston Huff (28) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Zach Mettenberger (7) passes as he is hit by New York Giants defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (95) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) catches a 15-yard touchdown pass ahead of Tennessee Titans cornerback Jason McCourty (30) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes as Tennessee Titans nose tackle Sammie Lee Hill (94) rushes in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Jake Locker (10) is sacked by New York Giants defensive back Mike Harris (37) for a 10-yard loss in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. The Giants won 36-7. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
New York Giants middle linebacker Jameel McClain (53) sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Zach Mettenberger (7) during a week 14 football game on December 7, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (21) intercepts a pass during a week 14 football game against the Tennessee Titans on December 7, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants tight end Larry Donnell (84) is dragged down by Tennessee Titans safety Michael Griffin (33) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Zach Mettenberger (7) is sacked by New York Giants outside linebacker Devon Kennard (59) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. Mettenberger was injured on the play and left the game. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
New York Giants running back Tiki Barber (21) is brought down by Tennessee Titans safety Lamont Thompson, center, and linebacker Stephen Tulloch (55) in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Tennessee Titans defensive back Brandon Harris (32) pushes New York Giants wide receiver Preston Parker (83) out of bounds in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) calls a play against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
New York Giants running back Andre Williams (44) scores a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans on a 50-yard run in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. At left is Tennessee Titans safety George Wilson (21). (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
New York Giants running back Tiki Barber (21) protects the ball from Tennessee Titans safety Chris Hope (24) in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006. (AP Photo/John Russell)
New York Giants free safety Quintin Demps (35) intercepts a pass intended for Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker, left, in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. The Giants won 36-7. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Saquon Barkley (26)
Sterling Shepard (3)
Saquon Barkley (26)
Titans to keep an eye on
QB Cam Ward – The second-year pro played a lot better in Week 2 than in the season opener. Going up against a tough Eagles defense, Ward completed 13 of 20 passes for 183 yards with no turnovers and added two touchdowns on the ground.
WR Carnell Tate – Through the first two games of his NFL career, the fourth overall pick in this year's draft leads the Titans with seven receptions for 65 yards on 11 targets. The rookie has seen at least five targets in each of the first two games.
DT Jeffery Simmons – Simmons has established himself as one of the best interior defensive linemen in the NFL over the last few years. Named a first-team All-Pro in 2025, Simmons has recorded 10 total tackles (five solo), one sack, three quarterback hits and a pass breakup across the first two weeks of the season. In last week's loss to the Eagles, Simmons generated a team-high seven pressures, according to Next Gen Stats.
S Amani Hooker – The veteran safety has gotten his season off to a strong start. After picking up 10 total tackles, including one tackle for loss, in the season opener, Hooker had six total tackles (three solo) against the Eagles, along with an interception that he returned 92 yards to set up a Titans touchdown. He allowed two receptions for 30 yards in coverage.
Stats & milestones to know
QB Jameis Winston is looking to become the fifth quarterback taken No. 1 overall in the common draft era to earn a win on four different teams. The others are Vinny Testaverde (six), Jeff George (five), Baker Mayfield (four) and Michael Vick (four).
TE Isaiah Likely is one of four tight ends across the NFL with five or more receptions in each of the first two games (Dalton Kincaid, Sam LaPorta, Trey McBride).
LB Tremaine Edmunds registered his 60th career pass defensed last week, the most among linebackers since 2018.
S Jevón Holland is the first Giant to have an interception in his first two games of a season since linebacker Michael Boley started the 2012 campaign with three in a row. It was part of a Monday night performance in which Holland had an interception, two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery, a pass defensed and eight tackles. The last player to have that stat line was Pittsburgh linebacker James Harrison on Nov. 5, 2007 against Baltimore.
K Dominic Zvada made his first two career field goal attempts from 24 and 52 yards. The 52-yarder is the third-longest field goal by a Giants rookie kicker behind Ali Haji-Sheikh, who made a pair from 56 yards in 1983.
P Jordan Stout punted the ball 78 yards early in the fourth quarter against the Rams. It was the second-longest punt by a Giant since 1991. Rodney Williams had a 90-yarder at Denver on Sept. 10, 2001. Monday night was the only time in the last 50 years that the Giants had a 70-yard punt and 50-yard made field goal.
Ways to Watch
TV
Channel: CBS, Paramount+
Announcers: Andrew Catalon (Play-By-Play), Logan Ryan (Analyst), AJ Ross (Sideline),
Postgame: Giants Postgame Live presented by Hackensack Meridian Health hosted by Michelle Gingras immediately following the game on MSG Networks, The Gotham Sports App, YouTube, Giants.com, Giants App, Giants TV
STREAM
This week's game can be streamed on NFL+ and Paramount+.
RADIO
Channel: WFAN 101.9FM
Announcers: Bob Papa (Play-By-Play), Carl Banks (Analyst), Howard Cross (Sideline)
Pre- and Postgame: John Schmeelk, Tiki Barber, Paul Dottino
Pregame: Giants Gameday begins at 11:00 am, presented by Hackensack Meridian Health.
Postgame: Giants Extra Point presented by Earth Treasures Fine Jewelers
What's next?
The Giants will play their second consecutive game at MetLife Stadium in Week 4 when they take on the Arizona Cardinals (1-1). The Cardinals went to Los Angeles and upset the Chargers, 26-14, in the season opener before falling at home to the Seahawks, 31-7, in Week 2.
Week 4 will be the first of two Legacy Games this season. The team will wear their classic 80s era blue uniform and rebrand the stadium to include their classic helmet design at midfield and vintage end zones with "GIANTS" block lettering. The Giants will also honor the 40th anniversary of the franchise's iconic 1986 Championship team with a special halftime ceremony.
