Following two days of joint practices in Cleveland, the Giants will take on the Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium this Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
Here are five storylines to follow in the Giants' second preseason game.
Continued development for O-line
While many Giants starters did not play in the preseason opener last weekend, the starting offensive line was one unit which did see some action against the Jets. Andrew Thomas, Nick Gates, Will Hernandez, and Matt Peart each played 18 snaps in the first game action of 2021.
Thomas led the way on offense with a 76.0 overall grade from Pro Football Focus, allowing zero pressures on 11 pass-blocking snaps. Peart also played well, earning a 73.2 overall grade, while Hernandez had the highest pass-blocking grade at 81.2.
"There's definitely some positives out there to build on," coach Joe Judge said about the O-line's performance against the Jets. "First time action is always enough to get a clean up and focus on the meetings today and going through, starting with fundamentals, going through the assignments, communication to make sure we're all on the same page. There were enough positives right there to really get a look in terms of what we can do to keep helping these guys and put them in the right position, and maybe some things you want to stay away from in the future in terms of play calling or snaps. But this is the time of year you really find out about that."
It remains to be seen which defensive starters will see the field for the Browns on Sunday. Between Myles Garrett, Malik Jackson, Andrew Billings, and Jadeveon Clowney, the Browns have one of the most talented defensive lines in the league. If any of those four get snaps this weekend, it would provide the Giants O-line with a great opportunity to test its growth.
Check out must-see photos from the joint practices between the Giants and Browns in Cleveland.
Sterling Shepard (3)
James Bradberry (24)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) catches a pass against Cleveland Browns cornerback Greedy Williams (26) during a joint NFL football training camp practice Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Tae Crowder (48)
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge, left, talks with Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski during a joint NFL football practice Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Blake Martinez (54)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard catches a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Kenny Golladay (19)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws a pass agianst the Cleveland Browns during a joint NFL football training camp practice Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Logan Ryan (23)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield throws a pass against the New York Giants during a joint NFL football training camp practice Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley runs through a drill during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants linebacker Azeez Ojulari runs through a drill against the Cleveland Browns during a joint NFL football training camp practice Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Reggie Ragland (55)
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge directs his team during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants center Jonotthan Harrison (64) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
Logan Ryan (23)
Logan Ryan (23)
Xavier McKinney (29)
Reggie Ragland (55)
Logan Ryan (23)
Xavier McKinney (29)
Oshane Ximines (53)
Oshane Ximines (53)
James Bradberry (24)
Oshane Ximines (53)
Blake Martinez (54)
Niko Lalos (57)
Logan Ryan (23)
Ifeadi Odenigbo (44)
Blake Martinez (54)
Leonard Williams (99)
Xavier McKinney (29)
Madre Harper (45)
Austin Mack (81)
Nate Solder (76)
Alex Bachman (15)
Sterling Shepard (3)
Kenny Golladay (19)
Sterling Shepard (3)
Saquon Barkley (26)
Daniel Jones (8)
Ifeadi Odenigbo (44)
Ifeadi Odenigbo (44)
Saquon Barkley (26)
Saquon Barkley (26)
Daniel Jones (8)
Ifeadi Odenigbo (44)
Kadarius Toney (89)
Leonard Williams (99), Saquon Barkley (26), Austin Johnson (98)
Saquon Barkley (26)
Leonard Williams (99), Saquon Barkley (26)
Andrew Thomas (78)
Kenny Golladay (19), Baker Mayfield (6), Sterling Shepard (3)
Kenny Golladay (19), Baker Mayfield (6), Sterling Shepard (3)
Kenny Golladay (19), Baker Mayfield (6), Sterling Shepard (3)
Riley Dixon (9)
A look down the line of scrimmage during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
Saquon Barkley (26)
Nate Solder (76)
Carter Coughlin (49)
Andrew Thomas (78)
Jonotthan Harrison (64)
Kenny Golladay (19)
Ifeadi Odenigbo (44), Blake Hance (62)
Julian Love (20)
A look down the line of scrimmage during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
A look down the line of scrimmage during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
Greedy Williams (26), Rodarius Williams (25)
New York Giants quarterback Brian Lewerke (6) under center during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
A look down the line of scrimmage during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver David Sills V (84) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants linebacker Azeez Ojulari (51) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants linebacker Cam Brown (47) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (44) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants linebacker Reggie Ragland (55) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants linebacker Oshane Ximines (53) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (44) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants linebacker Blake Martinez (54) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants running back Corey Clement (30) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
![New York Giants linebacker Devante Downs (52)] and cornerback Madre Harper (45) make a tackle during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/gtefuisg7cqvyj8glva5.jpg)
New York Giants linebacker Devante Downs (52)] and cornerback Madre Harper (45) make a tackle during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver David Sills V (84) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
*New York Giants tight end Cole Hikutini (48) makes a catch during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants running back Elijhaa Penny (39) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants tight end Jake Hausmann (49) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs thru drills during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs thru drills during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs thru drills during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs thru drills during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge talks with Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski following a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs thru drills during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs thru drills during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge talks to his players before a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge talks with Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski following a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants offensenduring a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3)arrives for a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants linebacker Lorenzo Carter (59) arrives for a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants linebacker Azeez Ojulari (51) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants linebacker Oshane Ximines (53) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants running back Gary Brightwell (37) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
Giants Head Coach Joe Judge, Browns Head Coach Kevin Stefanski
Logan Ryan (23)
Adoree' Jackson (22)
James Bradberry (24)
Saquon Barkley (26)
James Bradberry (24)
Riley Dixon (9)
Carson Tinker (46)
Elijhaa Penny (39)
Devontae Booker (28)
Gary Brightwell (37)
Devante Downs (52)
Gary Brightwell (37)
Xavier McKinney (29), Darnay Holmes (30)
James Bradberry (24), Logan Ryan (23)
Logan Ryan (23)
James Bradberry (24), Logan Ryan (23)
Xavier McKinney (29), Darnay Holmes (30)
Chad Slade (62)
Jake Burton (70)
Ted Larsen (69)
David Moa (96)
Sterling Shepard (3)
Will Hernandez (71), Shane Lemieux (66)
Will Hernandez (71)
Austin Mack (81)
Alex Bachman (15)
Austin Mack (81)
Darius Slayton (86)
Sterling Shepard (3)
Matt Cole (83)
Matt Cole (83)
Sterling Shepard (3)
Austin Mack (81)
David Sills V (84)
Devontae Booker (28)
Elijhaa Penny (39)
Saquon Barkley (26)
Corey Clement (30)
Corey Clement (30)
Saquon Barkley (26)
Jonotthan Harrison (64)
Sterling Shepard (3)
New York Giants running back Devontae Booker (28) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon (2) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge huddles with safety Jabrill Peppers (21) and defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants linebacker Cam Brown (47) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants offensive line coach Rob Sale during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
The New York Giants offensive line works during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
The New York Giants offensive line works during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
The New York Giants offensive line works during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) runs thru drills during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver C.J. Board (18) makes a catch during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver C.J. Board (18) makes a catch during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants running back Gary Brightwell (37) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver David Sills V (84) and Dante Pettis (13) celebrate a touchdown during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver David Sills V (84) scores a touchdown during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
=New York Giants cornerback Quincy Wilson (28), Logan Ryan (23) and Xavier McKinney (29) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver Damion Willis (87) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) makes a touchdown catch during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge talks to his team during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge talks with New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) after scoring a touchdown during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) after scoring a touchdown during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) after scoring a touchdown during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants linebacker Azeez Ojulari (51) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants running back Devontae Booker (28) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants running back Corey Clement runs through a drill during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants wide receiver David Sills V (84) and Dante Pettis (13) celebrate a touchdown during a joint NFL Training Camp practice with the Cleveland Browns on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants running back Devontae Booker (28) runs through a drill during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) runs through a drill during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) catches a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs through a drill during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley runs through a drill during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants running back Cullen Gillaspia (36) runs through a drill during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) runs through a drill during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) runs through a drill during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones throws a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants running back Gary Brightwell (37) runs through a drill during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants running back Corey Clement (30) catches a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones runs through a drill during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants wide receiver C.J. Board (18) runs through a drill during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants wide receiver C.J. Board (18) catches a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) catches a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants wide receiver Matt Cole (83) catches a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants tight end Kaden Smith (82) catches a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon (2) throws a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley runs through a drill during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants running back Elijhaa Penny (39) runs through a drill during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) hands off to running back Saquon Barkley (26) during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones warms up during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon throws a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay catches a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones throws a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
The New York Giants and the Cleveland Browns line up during a joint NFL football training camp practice Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard catches a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones throws a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge takes the field during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones throws a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants free safety Jabrill Peppers reacts to the Cleveland Browns bench after a play during a joint NFL football training camp practice Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones throws a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones throws a pass during the team's joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley catches a pass during the team's joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants running back Devontae Booker runs through a drill during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard runs after a reception against the Cleveland Browns during a joint NFL football training camp practice Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) catches a pass next to Cleveland Browns cornerback Troy Hill during a joint NFL football training camp practice Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley catches a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley catches a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants running back Elijhaa Penny runs through a drill during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski, left, and New York Giants head coach Joe Judge shake hands during a joint NFL football training camp practice Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram runs through a drill during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram catches a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants wide receiver C.J. Board catches a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants tight end Cole Hikutini runs through a drill during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones throws a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants wide receiver David Sills makes a catch during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams warms up during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones throws a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants center Jonotthan Harrison runs through a drill during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants offensive guard Jake Burton runs through a drill during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Can David Sills continue strong summer?
David Sills has been one of the stars of training camp. The young wide receiver has looked strong at practice on a daily basis, and his impressive summer continued against the Jets.
Sills led the team with three receptions for 49 yards, including a 37-yard reception, while also drawing a defensive pass interference call deep in Jets territory. His performance earned him a 72.0 overall grade from PFF.
"Just take it day by day, continue to control what I can control," Sills said following the preseason opener. "I've kind of had that mindset of just putting my best foot forward every day. Taking it one day at a time, not trying to look into what's going on with the roster spots or how that plays out, just trying to go out there and do my best every day and Coach Judge and (Offensive Coordinator) Coach (Jason) Garrett do a great job of talking about just controlling what you can control and not really worrying about all the other stuff. So that's kind of my mindset every day and to take it in one practice at a time, not looking down the road, just taking it one day at a time."
Sills will get another chance to showcase his skills on Sunday going up against a tough Browns secondary. As competition for roster spots heats up with roster cuts looming, this weekend's game could be pivotal for the 25-year-old receiver.
Who steps up at running back?
The Giants carried the ball 16 times for 105 yards against the Jets, good for an average of 6.6 yards per carry. Sandro Platzgummer finished with a game-high 51 yards on four carries, including an impressive 48-yard scamper from the Giants' one-yard line. Corey Clement was second on the Giants with 32 yards on five carries (6.4 ypc), although he did lose a fumble on the Jets' goal line, while Devontae Booker rushed for 12 yards on three attempts.
Saquon Barkley is the clear leader in the backfield when he is cleared, but the battle for the No. 2 running back spot appears to be a close one. With Barkley sidelined for the matchup against the Browns, both Booker and Clement should see plenty of playing time on Sunday. The Browns had a top 10 rushing defense last year, limiting opponents to 110.8 yards per game on the ground. If one of the veteran backs puts up a strong performance in Cleveland, it could go a long way in solidifying the pecking order in the Giants' backfield.
Competition at inside linebacker
Blake Martinez was a key factor in the success of the defense last season, anchoring down the middle of the field and helping the unit finish top 10 in scoring. Heading into the 2021 campaign, it is still unclear who might be starting next to Martinez at the other middle linebacker spot.
Tae Crowder is listed as the starter on the unofficial depth chart, but following a dominant outing against the Jets last weekend, Carter Coughlin may now be in the conversation as well. Coughlin registered five tackles (four solo), a sack and a forced fumble last weekend, earning a 91.4 overall grade from PFF on his 24 snaps.
"It's awesome that they're moving me around and allowing me to try out different things," the second-year linebacker said after his first game action at middle linebacker last week. "It's been, like I said at the beginning, it was a challenge moving from outside to inside. But the coaches and the other inside linebackers have been helping me a lot and that allows me to play fast and pick up on different things. Guys like (Linebacker) Blake (Martinez) have been really helping me out and it's been a blast."
First road game of the season
The Giants lost their first four road games last season before picking up three consecutive wins away from MetLife Stadium. Sunday's matchup against the Browns will be the first time Joe Judge's squad gets a chance to play in front of opposing fans this year, and the first time in Judge's tenure that they will play in front of a road crowd at full capacity.
The Giants will go on the road three times in the first five weeks of the regular season, including crucial trips within the division to Washington and Dallas. Sunday's contest at FirstEnergy Stadium will provide the team with a great opportunity to play in front of one of the NFL's loudest crowds. The Dawg Pound is known for its raucous noise and will offer a great first road test for this young Giants team.
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