EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Dabs' Digest, Giants.com's weekly conversation with head coach Brian Daboll:

Q: I'm going to start with a real hard-hitting question this week. Why did you start wearing caps during games?

Daboll: "I like that hat."

Q: That's it?

Daboll: "Yeah."

Q: Several players said you were fired up at halftime in Seattle the other day, which is understandable considering the Seahawks scored late in the second quarter. Generally, you have very little time to prepare what you're going to say to the team at the half. When you are walking off the field, to go into the halftime locker room, are you thinking, "I want to hit these points," or do you speak extemporaneously when you get there?

Daboll: Probably a little of both. Again, the whole notion of making a million adjustments at halftime, you're doing that throughout the whole game. So, you meet with your coaching staff. And if, for example, the other team is on offense and our defense is out there, you're talking about it already, stealing extra minutes before you go in there. You have a pretty good idea of what you're doing and then there's certain points that you want to try to hit based on how the first half is going or reminders for how you want to play the game."

Q: Last week when they moved quickly down the field and kicked that field goal, does that give you something obvious to speak about or does it change what you originally thought?

Daboll: "No, because you've got to move on to the start of the second half. There's not much you can do about the last series. If there's stuff that comes up throughout the half that are issue plays, you usually correct them right within the middle of the series. If it happens at the end of the half, you talk about it as a staff to make sure that when you get into a situation the next time… Again, there was only a couple plays that they ran there, so they executed them well."

Q: But it's always staff first and then you talk to the players?

Daboll: "Yeah. Get together as a staff, respective sides, and go out there and talk to the players about whatever it is you're going to start the half with. Because, again, the adjustments that you're making are throughout a game. You don't wait to make adjustments until the half. You talk about them right when they happen on the field. Halftime is more about getting an idea of how you want to start the second half. That's an accumulation of the things that have happened in the first half or how you're getting played or maybe you game plan one thing and they're doing something different. You usually have those answers throughout the entire first half."

Q: Is (defensive lineman) Dexter (Lawrence) playing about as well as you've seen him play?

Daboll: "I think he's playing well. Ever since I got here, he's just a really good player. He's got all the things you want in a defensive lineman. I've said this a million times. He's long, big, athletic, explosive, smart. Good teammate. Good leader. He's a heck of a player."

Q: You moved him around a little bit last week. Is that just to get favorable matchups? Or is it also so he doesn't get hit by two, three guys every play?

Daboll: "Well, we've always moved him around. He goes to different spots. But it's hard to do because, obviously, the team you're playing, you have to account for good players. Like a really good receiver, you're going to get double teams at times. You're certainly going to get double teams the way he plays."

Q: (Outside linebacker) Azeez (Ojulari) is going to get more playing time now with Kayvon (Thibodeaux) sidelined (after undergoing wrist surgery). His best year was his rookie year before you got here. What have you seen from him in your time here and especially recently?

Daboll: "Azeez is a good pro. He's got the skill set. I think he's improved this year. (Outside linebackers coach) Charlie Bullen has done a good job with him. He'll get more opportunities. That'll create more opportunities for people that haven't played as much. So, looking forward to watching them play."

Q: When (running back) Tyrone Tracy was drafted, we all talked about how he'd been a wide receiver for five years in college. I think a lot of people thought he was going to be more of a perimeter runner or a third-down back. But he has a lot of power to him, does he not?

Daboll: "He does. Good size. Got good speed. Vision. We liked him. (Running backs coach) Joel (Thomas) liked him a lot coming out. We liked him. (General manager) Joe (Schoen) liked him. I liked him. The scouts liked him. Got good intangibles. He's done a nice job. I'm not saying that just because he had the big game. He's steadily improved with the right mindset. Good young player to work with."

Q: (Quarterback) Daniel (Jones) has three games this year with multiple touchdown passes and no interceptions. Only one other quarterback in the league has done that (Baker Mayfield). He's producing with his arm, his legs, his leadership. He basically hasn't thrown an interception in four games. Is he doing exactly what you're asking him to do, producing without making mistakes?

Daboll: "He's been like that since I've been with him. That's what he tries to do every week. He's consistent. Again, that always doesn't happen. It's a tough position to play, but we always talk about making the right decision. And he's done that."

Q: The Bengals will be here Sunday night. They have lost four games by 15 total points. (Cincinnati Bengals guard) Alex Cappa calls them the would-be kings and said they are four possessions from having a great record. Offensively, they're putting up big numbers. What do you see from their offense?

Daboll: "I see a lot of good players. I see an elite quarterback (Joe Burrow), two elite receivers (Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins), an efficient offense that the quarterback's been in for numerous years. He's an expert in their system and he can make any throw. He plays under pressure. And if you don't tackle number one (Chase), the guy averages 14.2 yards per catch in his career. It's (17.0) this year. And it's not just go balls. It's catch and run. It's in cuts where he makes five guys miss. Higgins, throw the ball to him regardless if he's covered, not covered, his body control, his size is excellent. When you have two perimeter receivers like that and then one of the best quarterbacks in the league, it's a good recipe."

Q: You had (running back) Zack (Moss) in Buffalo. He has started every game, but it's actually Chase (Brown) who has more yards and a much higher average. So, they also have two good running backs as well as two receivers.

Daboll: "Both those guys are kind of different, a little bit different. Chase has some really good long speed. Moss has got good short space quickness, vision, tough runner, smart. So, they're talented, that's why they score a bunch of points. Everything starts with Burrow and Chase and Higgins."

Q: Their rookie punter (Ryan Rehkow) leads the league in gross and net punting. Their kicker (Evan McPherson) leads in touchbacks. Do you go into the game thinking you may have few opportunities for returns?

Daboll: "Each week is a new week. Each team you play, what they want to do against us, I don't really know. You go off what they've done. What they see on us, I don't know. The biggest thing is just make sure we make proper decisions in our ball handling and end up with the ball at the end of the return."