PRESEASON FINALE
The Giants complete their preseason slate on Sunday when they "travel" to MetLife Stadium to take on the Jets - both teams head into the finale with a 2-0 record. The Giants had a comeback win against the Cincinnati Bengals last week, defeating the reigning AFC Champions, 25-22, thanks to some late heroics from Davis Webb and Alex Bachman. The Jets picked up the victory against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night, 24-16.
The two teams enter this matchup after participating in a productive joint practice at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Thursday. Head Coach Brian Daboll was happy with what he saw from his team.
"Thought it was a productive practice yesterday with the Jets," said Daboll. "I thought we got a lot accomplished. It was good to see another color jersey, guys going against different skillsets, the competitiveness. I thought we practiced the right way. (Jets Head) Coach (Robert) Saleh and his team I thought did a fantastic job, and we tried to reciprocate it. We got a lot out of it. It was good work."
ALL-TIME SERIES
The Giants and Jets have met in the regular season 14 times dating back to 1970, and the Giants hold an 8-6 lead in the series. The two franchises who share MetLife Stadium have also played an annual preseason game since 1969, with the lone exception being the 2020 season when there were no preseason games played. In last year's preseason matchup, the Jets emerged with the 12-7 victory over the Giants.
INJURY REPORT
There are no official injury reports in the preseason, but Daboll announced the following players will not be suiting up for Sunday's preseason finale: WR Sterling Shepard, WR C.J. Board, OL Shane Lemieux, OL Josh Ezeudu, OL Ben Bredeson, OL Garrett McGhin, OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux, OLB Azeez Ojulari, OLB Elerson Smith, CB Rodarius Williams, S Dane Belton and K Graham Gano.
Additionally, WR Kadarius Toney, WR Darius Slayton and OLB Jihad Ward are all questionable for the game.
O-LINE UPDATE
Although Coach Daboll ruled out four offensive linemen out for Sunday's game, the unit received a boost this week. OL Jon Feliciano and Jamil Douglas, listed as the starting and backup center on the team's latest unofficial depth chart, returned to practice on Wednesday and participated in team drills. Meanwhile, OL Chris Owens, who signed with the team one week ago, was waived on Thursday to make room on the roster for TE Tanner Hudson.
Daboll added that Shane Lemieux may not be ready for the start of the regular season.
"He's coming along. But I wouldn't anticipate him anytime soon," the head coach said Friday morning.
THINGS HEATING UP AT WR
The Giants have had some changes at the wide receiver position over the last few days. On Wednesday morning, Sterling Shepard passed his physical and was activated off the PUP list. The veteran's presence provided a boost to the WR room, but only a few hours later, the Giants lost Collin Johnson to a season-ending Achilles injury. Additionally, the Giants claimed Jaylon Moore off waivers from Baltimore on Thursday, and then brought back Travis Toivonen, who was waived exactly one month ago, Friday morning. Bailey Gaither was claimed off waivers from the Ravens, then waived after failing his physical.
On top of all the changes in the WR room this week, the Giants have also seen several of their own young receivers begin to blossom. Alex Bachman had a career day against the Bengals last weekend as he caught 11 passes for 122 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winning score in the final minute. Meanwhile, David Sills finished with five receptions for 56 yards, and caught another six passes from Daniel Jones during team drills against the Jets Thursday. Sills' performance left his quarterback impressed.
"I think he's done a great job for us this camp," Jones said after Thursday's practice. "He's an extremely hard-working guy who you can count on to be in the right spot. He's a smart football player, he knows how to get open, he's talented from a route-running standpoint and someone who I have worked with a lot. He's been here for a few years, and I've really enjoy working with him. He made a lot of plays today, and he's made a lot of plays this camp."
KAFKA TO CALL PLAYS
For the third consecutive game this preseason, offensive coordinator Mike Kafka will be calling the plays, Daboll said Friday. The offense has been efficient in the first two games, gaining more than 415 total yards in each contest while averaging 24 points per game. Against both the Patriots and Bengals, the unit put together scoring drives in the final minutes of the game to win. Although Kafka will call plays against the Jets, Daboll has still not decided who will handle the duties Week 1 in Nashville.
"Mike's done a good job," said Daboll. "He'll call this one, and we'll revisit (Week 1) like we revisit all of it. But he's done a (good job). Lot of confidence in Mike."
View photos from the joint practice between the Giants and Jets at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center.
Keelan Doss (5)
David Sills (13)
Keelan Doss (5)
Tae Crowder (48)
Xavier McKinney (29)
Daniel Bellinger (45)
Evan Neal (73)
David Sills (13)
Matt Breida (31)
Richie James (80)
Tyrod Taylor (2)
Daniel Jones (8)
David Sills (13)
Daniel Jones (8)
Davis Webb (12)
Saquon Barkley (26)
Richie James (80)
Head Coach Brian Daboll
Alex Bachman (81)
Kenny Golladay (19)
Tyrod Taylor (2)
Head Coach Brian Daboll
Matt Breida (31)
Kenny Golladay (19)
Kenny Golladay (19)
Richie James (80)
Kenny Golladay (19)
Tanner Hudson (88)
Darius Slayton (86)
Andrew Thomas (78), Lawrence Cager (81), Tae Crowder (48)
Giants Head Coach Brian Daboll, Jets Head Coach Robert Saleh
Sterling Shepard (3)
Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
Kadarius Toney (89)
Saquon Barkley (26)
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Giants Head Coach Brian Daboll, Jets Head Coach Robert Saleh
Andrew Thomas (78), Lawrence Cager (81), Tae Crowder (48)
Tyrod Taylor (2)
David Sills (13), Sterling Shepard (3)
Sandro Platzgummer (34), Saquon Barkley (26),
Antonio Williams (21)
Saquon Barkley (26), Lawrence Cager (81)
Saquon Barkley (26), Lawrence Cager (81)
Antonio Williams (21)
Tyrod Taylor (2), Joe Flacco (19)
Kadarius Toney (89)
Leonard Williams (99), Lawrence Cager (81)
Kadarius Toney (89)
Daniel Jones (8)
Saquon Barkley (26)
Daniel Jones (8)
Saquon Barkley (26), Michael Carter (32)
Leonard Williams (99), Lawrence Cager (81)
Saquon Barkley (26)
Tyrod Taylor (2), Joe Flacco (19)
Saquon Barkley (26)
David Sills (13)
Kadarius Toney (89)
David Sills (13)
Gary Brightwell (23)
David Sills (13)
Keelan Doss (5)
Kenny Golladay (19)
Jashaun Corbin (25)
Daniel Bellinger (45)
Chris Myarick (85)
Jashaun Corbin (25)
Kadarius Toney (89)
Keelan Doss (5)
Tanner Hudson (88)
Chris Myarick (85)
Austin Allen (46)
Daniel Bellinger (45)
WHO STEPS UP AT OLB?
The Giants have been hit with a few blows to their promising group of outside linebackers recently. Rookie Kayvon Thibodeaux was hurt during last week's game against the Bengals, while talented second-year linebacker Azeez Ojulari is "day-to-day" after getting injured during Thursday's practice. Elerson Smith has also been sidelined from practice with an injury.
All three young outside linebackers have been ruled out for Sunday and Jihad Ward is questionable, which has paved the way for some of the team's other OLBs to get a bigger opportunity against the Jets. Undrafted rookie Tomon Fox made one of the plays of the game last week when he forced a late fumble that the Giants recovered to seal the victory over Cincinnati. Quincy Roche has registered five total pressures (two hits, three hurries) in the first two preseason games, good for a PFF pass rush grade of 75.5. Then there is Oshane Ximines, who has made a good impression on his head coach.
"I think he's done a good job," Daboll told reporters about Ximines. "He's been ready to go. He's been available. He's been improving. He's a big-body guy. Got heavy hands. Does a good job of setting the edge. Think he's picked up the the defense well. (Outside Linebackers Coach Drew Wilkins) Drew's done a good job with him. So, we need that from our guys."
McFADDEN OFF TO STRONG START
Micah McFadden was the eighth player selected among the Giants' 11-man draft class this year. The linebacker out of Indiana was thought to be a good fit for Wink Martindale's blitz-heavy defense, and two games into the preseason, the shoe has certainly fit.
McFadden tied Austin Calitro and Darren Evans with a team-high four tackles in the preseason opener, and followed that up with five tackles against the Bengals, which again led the team. He has registered two pressures on just 11 pass rush snaps, which has helped him earn an 83.1 pass rush grade. McFadden's 90.3 overall grade is the highest on the defense, and also ranks in the Top 10 among the league's rookies through the first two games. The inside linebacker has also picked up 84.9 run defense and 81.2 tackle marks. All four of those PFF grades rank among the top four on the Giants' defense. McFadden could be looking at an even bigger role following the season-ending injury to Darrian Beavers.
ROSTER MOVES
It's been a very busy week for the front office between injuries, waiver claims and free agent signings. Here are all of this week's transactions:
Waiver claims: The Giants claimed a couple of players, including CB Harrison Hand (from Minnesota) and WR Jaylon Moore (from Baltimore). Hand has played 23 games with one start over the last two seasons and recorded one interception, three pass breakups and 22 tackles (19 solo). Moore spent the last two seasons on the Ravens' practice squad. WR Bailey Gaither was also claimed off waivers, then waived the next day after failing his physical.
Free agent signings: Veteran tight end Tanner Hudson was signed Thursday morning and immediately made his presence felt as he caught the deepest pass of the day against the Jets. Hudson signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after going undrafted in 2018. He spent most of his rookie season on the practice squad and did not appear in a game. Hudson then played in 20 games from 2019-20 and totaled five receptions for 67 yards. He also played in every postseason game during the Buccaneers Super Bowl run following the 2020 campaign. He then spent most of the 2021 season on the San Francisco 49ers practice squad.
The Giants made two more free agent signings Friday morning, bringing back a couple of familiar faces in K Ryan Santoso and WR Travis Toivonen. Santoso spent the 2020 season with the Giants before bouncing around between a few teams last season. Meanwhile, Toivonen was waived by the Giants exactly one month prior to being re-signed Friday.
TE Jordan Akins, OL Chris Owens and S Andrew Adams were let go this week.
Injury updates: C Nick Gates and T Matt Peart were placed on the reserve/physically unable to perform list, meaning they no longer count towards the 80-man roster. Gates and Peart will miss at least the first four games of the season. LB Darrian Beavers, TE Andre Miller, TE Ricky Seals-Jones, WR Collin Johnson and WR Marcus Kemp were all placed on injured reserve and will miss the entire 2022 season.
SCOUTING THE JETS
While it remains to be seen which, if any, Giants starters will take the field for Sunday's preseason finale, Jets head coach Robert Saleh has already told the media he plans on playing his starters. The Jets starters are likely to take the field for a quarter to a quarter-and-a-half after not playing in Monday's win over the Atlanta Falcons.
Starting quarterback Zach Wilson will miss the preseason finale as he recovers from a knee injury suffered in the opener, which means veteran Joe Flacco will start under center for the Jets. Flacco is plenty familiar with Giants defensive coordinator Wink Martindale as the two were together in Baltimore from 2012-18.
The Jets have put together a talented group of skill position players. Running back Breece Hall was selected with the 36th overall pick in this year's draft after two consecutive years with over 1,400 rushing yards at Iowa State. He joins second-year RB Michael Carter in the backfield. The Jets spent the No. 10 overall pick on WR Garrett Wilson, pairing him with Elijah Moore, Corey Davis and Braxton Berrios in a deep receiver room. They also completely overhauled their tight end group with the free agent additions of C.J. Uzomah and Tyler Conklin, as well as drafting Jeremy Ruckert in the third round of this year's draft.
On defense, the Jets added two big name defensive prospects in the first round with their selections of CB Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner at No. 4 and EDGE Jermaine Johnson at No. 26. They also signed two veteran DBs in free agency- CB D.J. Reed and S Jordan Whitehead. EDGE Carl Lawson also returns this year after missing all of last season with an Achilles injury. DL Quinnen Williams and John Franklin-Myers, along with LB C.J. Mosley, round out a solid defensive front.
View rare photos from the all-time series between the Giants and Jets.
New York Jets quarterback Kyle Mackey is sacked by New York Giants Carl Banks for a six-yard loss in the first quarter of play in East Rutherford, N.J., Aug. 26, 1989. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
New York Giants' Brandon Jacobs (27) yells at New York Jets' Muhammad Wilkerson (96) as referees separate them during the third quarter of an NFL preseason football game, Monday, Aug. 29, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. Both players were ejected after taking swings at each other. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants Joe Morrison (40) tugs away from New York Jets Steve Tannen to score the Giants first touchdown, Sunday, Aug. 23, 1970, New Haven, Conn. Morrison scored on a pass from quarterback Fran Tarkenton. (AP Photo)
New York Jets Al Woodall (62) during a game against the New York Giants on November 1, 1970 at Shea Stadium in Flushing, New York. New York Giants beat the New York Jets 22-10. Al Woodall played for 5 season, all with the New York Jets and was a 1-time Pro Bowler.(David Durochik via AP)
New York Giants Tucker Fredrickson lead blocks for New York Giants Fran Tarkenton (10) during a game against the New York Jets on November 1, 1970 at Shea Stadium in Flushing, New York. New York Giants beat the New York Jets 22-10. Tucker Fredrickson played for 6 years all with the New York Giants and was a 1-time Pro Bowler. Fran Tarkenton played for 18 season with 2 different teams. He was a 9-time Pro Bowler and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1986.(David Durochik via AP)
New York Giants Willie Young (69) during a game against the New York Jets on November 1, 1970 at Shea Stadium in Flushing, New York. New York Giants beat the New York Jets 22-10. Willie Young played for 10 years all with the New York Giants.(David Durochik via AP)
.New York Giants Carl Lockhart (43) during a game against the New York Jets on November 1, 1970 at Shea Stadium in Flushing, New York. New York Giants beat the New York Jets 22-10. Carl Lockhart played for 11 years all with the New York Giants and was a 2-time Pro Bowler.(David Durochik via AP)
New York Jets cornerback Earlie Thomas (45) and Giants defensive back Ken Parker (26) square off in third quarter melee that developed after the Jets ended a 65-yard drive by stopping the Giants' Tucker Frederickson for no gain at the one-foot line, Nov. 1, 1970. Giants rolled to a 22-10 victory over the Jets, in their historic first meeting. (AP Photo/Harry Harris)
New York Jets coach Weeb Ewbank bellows into microphone on sidelines during first quarter of game with the New York Giants at Shea Stadium, Nov. 1, 1970. Joe Namath, out with an injury, his bandaged hand in his pocket, is at left. Wayne Stewart (89) stands next to Ewbank. (AP Photo)
New York Jets coach Joe Walton, right, greets New York Giants coach Bill Parcells following their game Dec. 27, 1987, E. Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Susan Ragan)
New York Giants' fullback Rob Carpenter takes the ball for a two-yard gain before being tackled by Kirk Springs of the New York Jets during first quarter action at Giants' Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Dec. 2, 1984. Bobby Bell (58) of the home team Jets follows up on the play. (AP Photo/Ron Frehm)
New York Jets defensive end Mark Gastineau (99) is seen in action during an NFL game against the New York Giants Dec. 2, 1984, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Chuck Solomon via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer (81) is congratulated on the sideline after scoring on a 61-yard touchdown during the first quarter Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Head coach Jim Fassel, right, shakes Toomer's hand as quarterback Kent Graham (10) pats him on the back and receiver Brian Alford (80) pats him on the head. Toomer scored three touchdowns as the Giants won 41-28. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants Mike Sherrard tries to outrun New York Jets Ronnie Lott during the first quarter of their pre-season game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Aug. 21, 1993. (AP Photo/Mike Albans)
New York Giants defensive end Lawrence Taylor r(56) rushes against the New York Jets in an NFL game in 1993. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
New York Giants running back Joe Montgomery (25) carries for an eight-yard gain before being stopped by New York Jets' Steve At water, bottom left, in the fourth quarter, Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Montgomery carried the ball 38 times for 111 yards in the Giants 41-28 victory. Jets Dorian Boose reaches for Montgomery. (AP Photo/ Ron Frehm)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer (81) outruns New York Jets linebacker Marvin Jones (55) as he goes 61 yards for a touchdown on a pass by quarterback Kerry Collins during the first quarter Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants kicker Brett Conway kicks a 29-yard field goal with four seconds left in overtime to beat the New York Jets 31-28 Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants Michael Matthews(88) and David Diehl(66) block New York Jets as Giants Brandon Jacobs runs with the ball during the fourth quarter of their football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007. (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
New York Giants' Plaxico Burress, left, is congratulated by Rich Seubert after scoring a touchdown against the New York Jets during the fourth quarter of their football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007. (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
New York Jets Leon Washington, left, is grabbed by New York Giants Justin Tuck as Michael Strahan (92) reaches out during the first quarter of their football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007. (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
New York Giants Jeremy Shockey is congratulated by Michael Matthews after scoring a touchdown against the New York Jets during the third quarter of their football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007. (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws a pass while playing the New York Jets during the first quarter of their football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007. (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
New York Giants' Jeremy Shockey breaks free of a tackle attempt by New York Jets' Kerry Rhodes to score a touchdown during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007. The Giants won 35-24. (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
New York Giants' Amani Toomer (81) catches a pass from quarterback Kerry Collins for a touchdown as New York Jets' Aaron Beasley (21) defends in the first half at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants kicker Brett Conway (9) is congratulated by holder Jeff Feagles (10) as teammates Wayne Lucier (62) and Visanthe Shiancoe (82) celebrate after Conway kIcked a 29-yard field goal in overtime to beat the New York Jets 31-28 Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants field goal kicker Brett Conway (9) watches his kick that won the game for the Giants against the New York Jets at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday Nov. 2, 2003. Holding is punter Jeff Feagles. The Giants beat the Jets 31-28. (AP Photo/Bernie Nunez)
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin, right, shakes hands with New York Jets coach Eric Mangini after a preseason football game in this Aug. 25, 2007 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Victor Cruz catches a touchdown pass as he is tackled by New York Jets Marquice Cole during the fourth quarter of a preseason NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Monday, Aug. 16, 2010. The Giants won 31-16. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) talks with New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis (24) during a preseason week 3 NFL football game on August 27, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, left, speaks with New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez after the Giants defeated the Jets 26-3 in a preseason NFL football game on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) celebrates the victory with quaterback Eli Manning (10) after an NFL football game against the New York Jets on Saturday December 24, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants' Brandon Jacobs yells during the second quarter of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) is sacked by New York Giants' Cullen Jenkins (99) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants strong safety Deon Grant (34) tackles New York Jets tight end Dustin Keller (81) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants safety Antrel Rolle (26) celebrates the win after an NFL football game against the New York Jets on Saturday December 24, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning looks to throw during the first quarter of an NFL football game against New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz scores on a 99 yard touchdown catch during an NFL football game against the New York Jets on Saturday December 24, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants' Michael Boley, left, and Justin Tuck celebrate a sack by Tuck during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 29-14. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants punter Steve Weatherford celebrates during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 29-14. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) celebrates at the end of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 29-14. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants' Victor Cruz (80) runs 99 yards for a touchdown as the New York Jets sideline watches during the second quarter of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning runs off the field at the end of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 29-14. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants' Kenny Phillips intercepts a pass during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants' Victor Cruz stiff-arms New York Jets' Dwight Lowery during the fourth quarter of a preseason NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Monday, Aug. 16, 2010. The Giants won 31-16. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
New York Giants' Ahmad Bradshaw steps in to the end zone to score a touchdown during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants' Ahmad Bradshaw celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter of an NFL football game against New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants' Jason Pierre-Paul, top, sacks New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez during the second quarter of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Jets' Darrelle Revis, right, looks over a New York Giants huddle during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
The New York Giants enter the field before an NFL football game against the New York Jets on Saturday December 24, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz scores on a 99 yard touchdown catch during an NFL football game against the New York Jets on Saturday December 24, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants' Victor Cruz jumps over a New York Jets defender while scoring 99-yard touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (3) makes a catch against the New York Jets in an preseason NFL football game at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Monday August 16, 2010 (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
In this Dec. 24, 2011, photo, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning looks to pass during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, in East Rutherford, N.J. With a running game that is last in the league, the Giants' offense must rely on the arm of Eli Manning in their playoff game scheduled for Jan. 8 against the Atlanta Falcons. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Fans during the first quarter of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz makes a catch during an NFL football game against the New York Jets on Saturday December 24, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants huddle during the second quarter of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Jets' Plaxico Burress (17) during the second quarter of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants' Brandon Jacobs (27) yells at New York Jets' Muhammad Wilkerson (96) as referees separate them during the third quarter of an NFL preseason football game, Monday, Aug. 29, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. Both players were ejected after taking swings at each other. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants' Victor Cruz stiff-arms New York Jets' Dwight Lowery during the fourth quarter of a preseason NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Monday, Aug. 16, 2010. The Giants won 31-16. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
New York Giants' Victor Cruz, left, celebrates with Brandon Jacobs during the fourth quarter after scoring his second touchdown of a preseason NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Monday, Aug. 16, 2010. The Giants defeated the New York Jets 31-16. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants Antrel Rolle runs with the ball after an interception during the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Monday, Aug. 16, 2010. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Giants' Victor Cruz catches a touchdown pass as he is tackled by New York Jets Marquice Cole during the fourth quarter of a preseason NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Monday, Aug. 16, 2010. The Giants won 31-16. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (3) makes a catch against the New York Jets in an preseason NFL football game at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Monday August 16, 2010 (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants linebacker Chase Blackburn (93) looks to make a tackle during an NFL football game against the New York Jets on Saturday December 24, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants wide receiver Bennie Fowler (18) celebrates with teammates, including Wayne Gallman (22) and Rhett Ellison (85), after scoring a touchdown during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants vs New York Jets Pre-Season Game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) celebrates with Bennie Fowler (18) after they connected for a touchdown during the first half of the team's preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Michael Owens)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton, right, runs away from New York Jets' Nate Hairston for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Jets' Jamal Adams (33) chases New York Giants' Rhett Ellison (85) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Steven Ryan)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) looks to pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) directs the offense during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Jets' Blessuan Austin (31) tackles New York Giants' Darius Slayton (86) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Steven Ryan)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) runs away from New York Jets' Nate Hairston (21) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
A look down the line of scrimmage as the New York Giants take on theNew York Jets in a week 10 regular season game at MetLife Stadium on Sunday November 10th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) scores a touchdown in a week 10 regular season game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Sunday November 10th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
DT Jordon Riley (95)
CB Darnay Holmes (30)
DL Rakeem Nuñez-Roches (93)
RB Eric Gray (20)
P Jamie Gillan (6), K Graham Gano (9)
