EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Sometimes in the NFL, numbers don't add up as it seems they should.
Take, for example, the Giants' defense. The unit is 28th in the NFL against the run, allowing 144.4 yards a game and last by giving up 5.7 yards a carry. In seven games, the defense has intercepted one pass and recovered five fumbles (plus three by the special teams). Twenty teams have more sacks than the Giants' 13.
Despite that, the Giants have the NFL's sixth-ranked scoring defense, at 18.6 points-per-game. That's the number that most concerns defensive coordinator Wink Martindale, especially because it's a big reason the Giants enter Sunday's game in Seattle with a 6-1 record.
"I think as long as you keep your points down, it doesn't really matter," Martindale said this week of the other defensive statistics. "The other things – your red zone numbers, your points and your third downs – show them that we're playing good defense. Those are really the top three things, and we've got to get them in third downs."
The Giants have been extremely stingy inside the 20-yard line. Their opponents have made 25 trips into the red zone and scored only 10 touchdowns, a 40% success rate that places the Giants' D fourth in the league.
On third down, the Giants rank sixth, giving up conversions on just 34.5% of opposition attempts.
"I think it's attention to detail by the players," Martindale said. "We've gone against some good quarterbacks, and we've had some success. I think it builds their confidence as well."
This week, Martindale's primary concern is the Seahawks' offensive talent. Veteran quarterback Geno Smith leads the NFL with a career-high 73.5 completion percentage and is one of four quarterbacks with a 100+ passer rating. Rookie running back Kenneth Walker leads the NFL with 353 rushing yards and four touchdowns on the ground in the last three weeks. Wide receiver DK Metcalf is expected to miss the game with a knee injury suffered last week. But Tyler Lockett has 41 receptions, and Smith's 11 touchdown passes have been divided among six different receivers.
"With those receivers and that back, the way they're blocking as a unit up front, they're doing a really nice job of running offense and keeping everything off balance," Martindale said.
Last week, the Giants faced Jacksonville's Trevor Lawrence, who is a gifted passer, but a second-year pro. Smith is a 10-year veteran who can present problems because of his experience.
"I think guys are able to freestyle a little bit easier when they've been around the block and understand things," safety Julian Love said. "They're able to make checks and reads as opposed to a younger guy getting a lot from the script and the game plan and the coaching and their mike (linebacker). That's what it is, really, young versus old.
"And in this style of offense, they'll hurry to the line of scrimmage, and the offensive coordinator (Shane Waldron) will still be talking to the quarterback (through the helmet speaker) at the line of scrimmage. He can tell them a little bit more and gather more information that way. So, it's the pace of the game with the veteran quarterback and the style of offense."
Martindale said he can't recall ever facing a team with two rookie tackles, as the Seahawks have in first-round draft choice Charles Cross on the left side and third-rounder Abraham Lucas on the right.
Martindale said, "I think that both those guys are playing well as rookies. And with the mix of the run and the pass, it would be different if it's just they pass all the time. They don't. They run the ball. They try to keep you off balance."
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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)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) at the Meadowlands, 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 (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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New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during a football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday October 30, 2022 in Seattle, Washington (Evan Pinkus/NY Giants)
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New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) during a football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday October 30, 2022 in Seattle, Washington (Evan Pinkus/NY Giants)
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*The Giants are one of just four teams that started the same five offensive linemen in every game this season (joining Cincinnati, Minnesota, and Pittsburgh). That will streak will end Sunday.
The team announced today that left guard Ben Bredeson and rookie right tackle Evan Neal are among the six players who will not play in Seattle. The linemen suffered knee injuries last week in Jacksonville. Coach Brian Daboll said he is "leaning" toward starting the players who replaced them against the Jaguars - rookie Joshua Ezeudu at guard and Tyre Phillips at tackle. Phllips is listed as questionable with a toe injury
"It's the life of a line coach," said Bobby Johnson, who is, um, the Giants' line coach. "You prepare for this all the time. And to be honest with you, it happens more than it doesn't. I challenge anybody to go find the last time a team started with a starting five and finished that season with that same starting five, and they didn't have an interruption throughout the season. So, you prepare for it. You practice it every day. I've had interruptions before, so it's kind of part of the deal."
*Also sidelined are tight end Daniel Bellinger (eye), wide receiver Kenny Golladay (knee), linebacker Oshane Ximines (quad) and cornerback Cor'Dale Flott (calf). Defensive lineman Leonard Williams (elbow) and defensive back Jason Pinnock (foot) are questionable.
*Bellinger, who has scored three touchdowns this season, underwent surgery to repair a fractured eye socket he suffered last week in Jacksonville.
"I just feel bad for him," tight ends coach Andy Bischoff said. "He has made such good progress every week, and it was a vicious injury. The ability for a fist to go through a mask like that is just so uncommon. Fingers go through there, but for that to happen, I just feel for him and his own wellbeing.
"If you look at the replay, it clearly was an accident. To get your whole fist in there, there's just not that much space. Again, I feel for him. It appears like he's on a good track of recovering. That's a good thing."
*Offensive lineman Nick Gates could be in uniform Sunday for the first time since fracturing his left fibula and tibia in Washington on Sept. 16, 2021. Gates, who underwent seven surgeries, was added to the roster this week.
"He's ready to go," Daboll said. Asked if Gates will be active, Daboll said, "We'll get to that point, but probably. I'd say probably."
If he is in uniform Sunday, it will be a milestone for Gates.
"Definitely, when I see that jersey and put on those pads for the first time since Week 2 last year, I think that'll hit me a little bit," he said. "And that'll be a good feeling. But once that happens, you got to erase that. We have a game to play. So, it's a quick moment. And after that, you've just got to go."
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