QB ELI MANNING After flirting with history and throwing a career-high six touchdowns last week, Manning will face Tampa Bay for the first time since he threw for a personal-best 510 yards in a 34-7 victory in 2012. Overall, Manning is undefeated in four meetings with the Buccaneers, including a 2007 NFC Wild Card Game en route to winning Super Bowl XLII.               "We just have to know each Sunday is different," Manning said. "It's a different day, it's a different game, it's a different team, and so we have to make sure that we're sharp in our preparation this week, that our practices are really good, we're playing fast, have a good game plan, good understanding of the defense and their scheme and their technique, and go out there and make the plays on Sunday."

CB DOMINIQUE RODGERS-CROMARTIELike the veteran cornerback said, the only way to bounce back from the 600 yards, seven passing touchdowns and 35 first downs the defense allowed last week is with a win this Sunday. The Giants (4-4) take on No. 1 overall draft pick Jameis Winston and the Buccaneers (3-4) in Week 9 at Raymond James Stadium. "I think you've got to go out and get this one," said Rodgers-Cromartie, whose defense is tied for first in the NFL with 13 interceptions. "The things that come along with a win, as far as our division, and trying to get back to where we want to be. So I think that's definitely the biggest thing."  

WR DWAYNE HARRIS In his first year with the Giants, Harris became only the fourth player in franchise history to account for a kickoff return touchdown and at least two receiving touchdowns in a single season. Harris caught two touchdowns in the fourth quarter against the Saints after being carted off earlier in the game with knee and ankle injuries. "He's a tough hombre," coach Tom Coughlin said in his exclusive, weekly interview with Giants.com. "He goes right back out on the field. His other roles are diminishing because of what he's had to do as the third receiver. He's a gunner; he's a very good one. If he's in there on the last play, who knows?"

DT JOHNATHAN HANKINS Jameis Winston, the No. 1 pick out of Florida State and former Heisman Trophy winner, presents enough challenges for the Giants, but running back Doug Martin cannot be overlooked. He's fifth in the NFL in averaging 87.4 yards per game and is tied for second with seven runs of 20 yards or more. The Giants hung their hat on run defense earlier in the season but have slipped to 19th in the league. Run-stuffers like Hankins will be key on Sunday. "I think you've got to stop the run first, can't focus on [Winston] without focusing on No. 22 [Martin] first," defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo said. "He's really good. Like I said before, he's a legit running back in this league. If we can do that and hopefully get a little pass rush, I think we're all talking."

TE WILL TYE With Larry Donnell sidelined because of a neck injury, Stony Brook's Will Tye is the next man up. The undrafted rookie has eight receptions for 77 yards this season, including an 18-yarder and a 17-yarder. Jerome Cunningham was also signed to the roster off the practice squad this week to shore up the tight end position. "The game is not too big for him," offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo said of Tye. "He seems to play with a calm mind, has some—plays at a good play speed, soft hands, and when there's a lot of moving and shaking going on out there, it doesn't seem to disrupt him much."