'IT'S A LONG NFL SEASON'
The Giants saw some improvements on both sides of the ball against the Commanders in Week 2. However, Austin Seibert's seventh field goal of the day as time expired sealed the 21-18 victory for the Commanders in Week 2.
"Each week we got to focus on the team we're playing and the things we need to do to go out there and perform well," coach Brian Daboll said Monday. "And that's where our guys' heads are at. That's where they're going to be at. Learn from the things from one week to the next and keep improving."
Daboll added, "This is two games in, so it's a long NFL season."
After dropping the season opener at home to the Dallas Cowboys, the Browns went on the road to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars this past weekend. Cleveland's defense stepped up in a big way and helped lead the Browns to an 18-13 victory.
"I think if you have the right perspective and mindset of making the corrections week to week, you'll get better and you'll like where you're at later on in the season," linebacker Bobby Okereke said earlier in the week. "So that's where our focus is. We made some corrections from Week 1 to Week 2. We like the progress, still not where we need to be, so we'll make the corrections from Week 2 to (Week) 3 and we'll get a better result."
"I'd say the focus is on doing everything you can do this week, like we try to do every week," Daboll told reporters Wednesday. "You put as much preparation time of going back and studying tape as a coaching staff, trying to scheme things up in all three phases and then the players come in and you have meetings with them. You really got to focus on the game you're playing this week, which is the Cleveland Browns. They're 1-1. They just played a good game down in Jacksonville."
ALL-TIME SERIES
The New York Giants (0-2) take on the Cleveland Browns (1-1) in Huntington Bank Field on Sunday, Sept. 22, marking their first of four matchups against AFC North opponents in 2024. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. ET on FOX.
Since 1950, these storied franchises have met in 50 regular season matchups with Cleveland owning a 27-21-2 lead. The Giants have won three of the last five meetings between the teams with the most recent victory occurring on Nov. 27, 2016, 27-13.
INJURY REPORT
Giants
Out: CB Nick McCloud (Knee)
Questionable: OLB Brian Burns (Groin), ILB Darius Muasau (Knee)
Additional note to Injury Report: Outside linebackers coach Charlie Bullen will not accompany the team to Cleveland for Sunday's game. His role on the sideline will be assumed by defensive assistant Ben Burress.
Browns
Out: TE David Njoku (Ankle), RB Pierre Strong (Hamstring)
Questionable: T Jack Conklin (Knee), T Jedrick Wills (Knee)
NABERS' BREAKOUT
The biggest bright spot from Week 2 was the performance of rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers, who put on a show in Washington with 10 catches for 127 yards and a touchdown. The 21-year-old was targeted 18 times (out of 28 pass attempts from Daniel Jones), as his 69.2 percent target rate was the highest by any wide receiver who ran at least 15 routes in a game since 2016.
"He's done a really good job," quarterback Daniel Jones told reporters Wednesday. "Came in and played well. I think in matchup situations where he's one-on-one with a guy, he's won and made explosive plays for us time and time again. He's done a good job and been a big help to us so far."
The No. 6 overall pick finds himself among the league leaders in numerous receiving categories heading into Week 3. He ranks fourth in receiving yards (193) and tied for second in receptions (15) and targets (25). Nabers also leads the NFL in receptions of 20+ yards with five, one year after he recorded the most 10+ yard, 20+ yard and 30+ yard plays in the nation in his final season at LSU.
Additionally, the rookie has the league's highest target share (39.1 percent), the second-highest air yards share (57.9 percent), and the third-most yards after the catch among wide receivers (109).
"It just gives me confidence," Nabers said about his breakout performance. "It shows that I can go out here and compete. So, just going out there and trying to do the same thing every week."
ESTABLISHING THE RUN
After a quiet Giants debut in Week 1, running back Devin Singletary put together a strong performance against the Commanders. The veteran carried the ball 16 times for 95 yards, good for an average of 5.9 yards per carry, and scored the team's first touchdown of the season. It wasn't a perfect performance for the 27-year-old back as he did lose a fumble. However, there is no denying that Singletary looks spry in his sixth NFL season.
Against the Commanders, he forced an impressive 10 missed tackles, gained 57 yards after contact, and had four separate runs of 10+ yards. Not only did he thrive in the run game, but he also performed well in pass protection as Singletary did not allow a single pressure on his 13 pass block snaps. Heading into Week 3, he is averaging 5.1 yards per attempt, 3.5 yards after contact per attempt, and has also caught five receptions, all while forcing the most missed tackles per touch in the NFL.
"I thought our O-line did a really nice job of kind of getting a hat for a hat, working some nice double teams," assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Mike Kafka told reporters Thursday about the run game in Week 2. "Our running backs were trusting the holes and hitting them. Motor, there's some really good examples of him just trusting and then making some things happen, across the line of scrimmage as well. I thought we were efficient; he averaged almost six yards a carry and did a nice job there."
PROTECTION UP FRONT
The Giants' offense made a big jump from Week 1 to Week 2 in several different areas, starting with the passing game. Quarterback Daniel Jones took advantage of a struggling Commanders secondary and threw for 178 yards and two touchdowns with no turnovers, which earned him a passer rating of 100.0. He also added 32 yards on five carries, good for an average of 6.4 yards per carry.
A big reason why Jones improved in Week 2 was the pass protection. One week after Jones was sacked five times in the season opener, the sixth-year quarterback was sacked just once for three yards against the Commanders. The starting offensive line, with left tackle Andrew Thomas leading the way, surrendered just seven total pressures against the Washington pass rush that features some talented pieces.
Thomas' 2023 campaign was derailed before it really started due to a hamstring injury suffered on the first drive of the season opener. It wasn't until the final month or so of the season that we saw the left tackle return to his true 2022 form, and while we're only two games into the season, Thomas appears to be fully back to the second-team All-Pro tackle we saw two seasons ago.
Thomas and the rest of the starting offensive line have been on the field for every snap thus far this season, a big improvement from last year's constant rotation up front. The 25-year-old tackle has surrendered just one total pressure on 85 pass block snaps, according to Pro Football Focus. While the pressure did result in a sack, if you watch the replay of the play, it could easily be argued that it wasn't Thomas' fault. Nonetheless, Thomas heads into this weekend's matchup as PFF's No. 1 pass blocking tackle in the NFL.
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S Tyler Nubin (31)
QB Daniel Jones (8), WR Malik Nabers (1)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
DL Dexter Lawrence II (97)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
OLB Brian Burns (0)
WR Darius Slayton (86)
C John Michael Schmitz Jr. (61), QB Daniel Jones (8)
RB Tyrone Tracy (29)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
S Tyler Nubin (31)
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RB Devin Singletary (26)
S Dane Belton (24)
OLB Brian Burns (0)
CB Cor'Dale Flott (28)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
OLB Brian Burns (0)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
CB Dru Phillips (22)
WR Darius Slayton (86)
WR Jalin Hyatt (13)
S Tyler Nubin (31)
K Greg Joseph (34), K Jude McAtamney (99)
CB Cor'Dale Flott (28)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
TE Theo Johnson (84)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
S Tyler Nubin (31)
CB Adoree' Jackson (21)
WR Darius Slayton (86)
CB Tre Hawkins (37)
CB Cor'Dale Flott (28)
WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette (87)
CB Dru Phillips (22)
QB Tommy DeVito (15)
CB Tre Hawkins III (37)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
ILB Bobby Okereke (58)
CB Tre Hawkins III (37)
RB Tyrone Tracy (29)
S Tyler Nubin (31)
RB Devin Singletary (26)
S Tyler Nubin (31)
S Tyler Nubin (31)
CB Dru Phillips (22)
DB Art Green (35)
K Greg Joseph (34), K Jude McAtamney (99), P Jamie Gillan (6)
QB Tommy DeVito (15)
S Raheem Layne (43)
QB Tommy DeVito (15)
LB Ty Summers (47)
QB Drew Lock (2)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
DB Art Green (35)
P Jamie Gillan (6), K Jude McAtamney (99)
WR Isaiah Hodgins (18)
TE Theo Johnson (84)
CB Alex Johnson (30)
P Jamie Gillan (6), K Greg Jospeh (34)
QB Drew Lock (2)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
RB Eric Gray (20)
K Greg Joseph (34), K Jude McAtamney (99)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
OLB Benton Whitley (48)
RB Tyrone Tracy (29)
S Raheem Layne (43)
C John Michael Schmitz Jr. (61)
OLB Benton Whitley (48)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
S Anthony Johnson Jr. (23)
WR Jalin Hyatt (13)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
LB Patrick Johnson (57)
DL D.J. Davidson (98)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
S Tyler Nubin (31)
RB Tyrone Tracy (29)
CB Cor'Dale Flott (28)
RB Tyrone Tracy (29)
LB Ty Summers (47)
RB Tyrone Tracy (29)
THE GOOD AND THE BAD
The Giants' defense had mixed results in last weekend's NFC East matchup. The unit struggled to slow down the Commanders' rushing attack, as Brian Robinson Jr. broke out for a career-high 133 yards and 7.8 average yards per carry, Austin Ekeler added 38 yards on eight carries, and quarterback Jayden Daniels contributed an additional 44 yards on the ground. Altogether, Washington finished with 215 rushing yards and an average of just over 6.0 yards per carry. Due to their success running the football, the Commanders dominated the time of possession, 37:32 to 22:28.
The Giants also had difficulty getting off the field on third down. The Commanders converted on 50 percent of their third down attempts (seven of 14), in addition to their lone fourth down attempt. In the season opener, Washington was only able to convert on two of their eight third down tries. All of this led to the Commanders scoring on every single one of their drives, except for a kneel-down before halftime.
There was a big positive for the defense, though. The unit, led by defensive coordinator Shane Bowen, has emphasized the importance of "protecting their house" when opponents get into the red zone. Well, the Commanders had six trips inside the Giants' 20-yard line on Sunday, and the defense was able to keep them out of the end zone every time. Washington even got the ball inside the 10-yard line on four occasions, and each time the defense held tough. The pass rush also registered five sacks and seven quarterback hits on Daniels, a big improvement from their one sack and two quarterback hits in the opener.
"Four-point plays are critical," Daboll told the media Wednesday about the team's red zone defense. "Three-point game. Playing well in the red zone, you've got to do a good job of keeping them out of the red zone more and continue to evolve offensively and score when we're down in the red zone, which in the first game we didn't. Last game we did. The consistency factor early on in the year on both sides we'll continue to work on."
NUBIN, PHILLIPS STEPPING UP
Malik Nabers isn't the only Giants rookie performing well to start the season. Through the first two games, the Giants have had three players on the field for every defensive snap – linebacker Bobby Okereke, cornerback Tae Banks, and Tyler Nubin. The rookie safety has recorded 11 total tackles (eight solo) to start off his NFL career while lining up all over the field. Additionally, the 23-year-old safety has given up just two receptions for 29 yards on 68 coverage snaps.
Dru Phillips was not far behind Nubin in terms of playing time last week with 66 defensive snaps played (92 percent), and the nickel corner shined in his first extensive action. The rookie third-round pick finished second on the team with 12 tackles (seven solo) while adding a sack, two tackles for loss, and a quarterback hit. Through two games, he has allowed just 26 yards on five receptions as the nearest defender in coverage, according to Next Gen Stats, and has also displayed great physicality.
"I've been pleased with them," defensive coordinator Shane Bowen said about the two first-year players. "Again, they're rookies. They're learning. The situational awareness is going to build over time as they play. But, really pleased with them. Really was pleased with Dru. I think his toughness showed up. He was productive. He was involved. The more he plays, I think the better he's going to get.
"Same thing goes for Nubin. But both of those guys care. They're passionate about football. They want to learn. They want to get better. They're different in their approach and how they learn, leadership and where they're at really coming into this thing. But, both are valuable pieces to us right now and I think they're doing a good job for being young."
SLOWING DOWN GARRETT, BROWNS DEFENSE
The strength of the Browns certainly lies with its defense. Myles Garrett has been named first-team All-Pro in three of the last four seasons and has been selected to the Pro Bowl in each of the last four years. He has 32.0 sacks since 2022 and 323 quarterback pressures since 2020, both of which lead the NFL, while his 20 turnovers caused from QB pressures since 2020 is also the most in the NFL.
"He's one of the best ones in the league," Daboll said about Garrett. "They've lined him up in a variety of spots. He's explosive. He's strong. He's powerful. He's got good size. He can run. He takes the ball away. He gets it away from the quarterback. You do the best job you can on practicing with the look team, but it's never the same until you're playing a player like that. He's a high-level player in this league. He's been for a long time. He's one of the really good ones. He's certainly a challenge."
"He's a good player, for sure," Jones added "He's a good player and has the ability to affect the game from a pass rush standpoint and the run game also. You've got to have a plan, a protection plan. Luckily, we've got AT (Andrew Thomas). AT is an incredible player, and we're very confident in that matchup."
Since the start of the 2023 campaign, the Browns' defense has absolutely dominated while playing at home. The unit ranks first in total yards per game allowed (220.8), pass yards allowed per game (130.0), and three-and-out percentage (51.9) while playing in front of their home fans, while their 15.8 points per game allowed ranks second. Their total yards per game allowed at home is nearly 50 yards fewer than the next-best team. Since Kevin Stefanski took over as head coach in 2020, the Browns have started 2-1 in four straight seasons, due in large part to the performance of the defense. The defense also features Denzel Ward, a three-time Pro Bowl cornerback that has registered a 25.0 completion percentage allowed as the nearest defender, tied for the fifth-lowest in the league this season.
SCOUTING BROWNS OFFENSE
While Cleveland's defense has thrived in recent seasons, the offense has struggled to find the same consistency. Quarterback Deshaun Watson is 6-2 as a starter since 2023, but has just a 77.6 passer rating. In his three seasons with the Browns, Watson has earned a 78.2 passer rating, which ranks 37th out of 39 quarterbacks with 400+ pass attempts since 2022. However, Watson seems to step up in the fourth quarter, as his 71.2 completion percentage and 106.9 passer rating in the fourth quarter both rank second in the NFL since 2023 among players with four or more starts. In two starts this season, the 29-year-old has completed 58.2 percent of his passes for 355 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions while adding 59 yards and a score on the ground.
"I think Deshaun is a good player," Daboll said. "They started out fast against Jacksonville last week. They had a 17-play drive. They utilized him in a variety of ways. He can operate the empty game well where he gets it out quick. They use him in the action game. They can zone read him. He's done that as well. Scramble to loose plays. He's a strong player to bring down. You saw that against (Cowboys linebacker) Micah Parsons in the Dallas game where he scrambles, gets to the right. He's got the ball in one hand, waves it around, throws it down the field strong. He's played the game for a long time. I got a lot of respect for Deshaun's game."
In the run game, Jerome Ford leads the way with 108 yards on 19 carries (5.7 avg.) while D'Onta Foreman is not far behind with 10 rush attempts for 42 yards (3.0 avg.). Each back has been the starting running back for one game this season. Starting tight end David Njoku missed last week's game with an ankle injury and was ruled out for Week 3 on Friday's final injury report. Elsewhere in the passing game, wide receiver Jerry Jeudy has a team-high 98 receiving yards and caught Watson's lone passing touchdown. Amari Cooper has just five receptions for 27 yards through two games, while Elijah Moore leads the Browns with nine receptions, but for just 53 yards. Offensive tackles Jack Conklin (Knee) and Jedrick Wills (Knee) were both listed as questionable on the final injury report after missing the first two games of the season.
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New York Giants quarterback Charley Conerly (42) scores a touchdown as he is tackled by Cleveland Browns Junior Wren (42), as part of a double hand-off resulting in the only touchdown of the NFC Eastern Division playoff game at Yankee Stadium, Dec. 21, 1958.(AP Photo/Harry Harris)
Two New York Giants are pictured in the dressing room still wearing their mud-covered uniforms after a game against the Cleveland Browns, Dec. 9, 1956, at Yankee Stadium. Tackle Roosevelt Brown is at left, with Bill Svoboda, fullback. (AP Photo/John Lindsay)
Jubilant fans mob the goalpost in closing minutes of Giants victory, 48-7, over the Cleveland Browns at Yankee Stadium in New York City, Dec. 6, 1959. (AP Photo)
Fullback Marion Motley (76) gains one yard for the Cleveland Browns before he is pulled down by Jim Duncan, right, Giants' end in the first period of the play-off game at Cleveland, Ohio, between the Browns and the New York Giants in the American Conference on Dec. 17, 1950. Motley has just eluded Arnie Weinmeister (73), Giants tackle, lying on the ground in the center. (AP Photo/Harold Valentine)
Pat Summerall, New York Giants place kicking specialist, poses for photographer during Giants practice session for upcoming game with the Cleveland Browns at Yankee Stadium, New York, Dec. 20, 1958. (AP Photo/John Lindsay)
Pat Summerall, whose place kicking has helped the New York Giants to a crack at the NFL title, poses with his shoe and football during workout at New York's Yankee Stadium, Dec. 27, 1958. Pat will be out to help the Giants championship game with the Baltimore Colts on December 28. Two weeks ago Pat kicked a field goal against Cleveland Browns to give Giants a tie for the league's eastern division title. Last week he kicked a field goal and point after touchdown in team's 10-0 win over the Browns. (AP Photo/Harry Harris)
New York Giants' star defensive back, Emlen Tunnell, poses with a group from Radnor High School of Wayne, Penn., before the Giants-Cleveland Browns game in New York, Dec. 14, 1958. From left: Ben Domenick, Art Lang, manager; Jules Provost, coach; Tunnell; Jerry Domenick, team captain; Steve Domenick, 12, and Jimmy Thomas, 9. Tunnell was honored by fans before the game including the Radnor group. (AP Photo/John Lindsay)
Unruly fans at Cleveland vs New York NFL game in Yankee Stadium in New York City, try to tear down the north goal posts before the game ended, Dec. 6, 1959. Officials eventually finished the game. Final score was Giants 48, Browns 7. (AP Photo)
New York Giants Hall of Fame halfback Frank Gifford (16) tries to dive away from Cleveland Browns safety Johnny Pettibon (44) during an NFL game in Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. 14, 1956 The Giants defeated the Browns 21-9. (AP Photo/Pro Football Hall of Fame)
Cleveland Browns guard Chuck Noll (65) throws a rolling block to take down New York Giants defensive end Joe Sulaitis (21) during an NFL game in Cleveland, Dec. 6, 1953. (AP Photo/Pro Football Hall of Fame)
Jim Lee Howell, head coach of the New York Giants points to a blackboard showing a diagram of touchdown play in Dec. 21, 1958 victory over Cleveland Browns for the Eastern Division title of the National Football League at New York's Yankee Stadium. Play started with quarterback Charley Conerly, 42. handing off to halfback Alex Webster, who gave it to halfback Frank Gifford to complete a double handoff. Gifford bucked seven yards to 12-yard line, and lateralled to Conerly who scored. (AP Photo)
The Cleveland Browns will play against the New York Giants for division victory on Dec. 21, 1958. Browns coach Paul Brown (in the suit) briefs some of his players at Yankee Stadium, New York City, on Dec. 20. They are, from left to right, guard Gene Hickerson; tackle Derrell Brewster, and halfback Ray Renfro. (AP Photo/John Rooney)
New York Giants' half back Frank Gifford heads for a touchdown in second quarter of Giants-Browns game, Dec. 6, 1959. (AP Photo)
New York Giants pull a double hand-off and lateral against the Cleveland Browns for the only touchdown of National Football League Eastern Division playoff game at New York's Yankee Stadium on Dec. 21, 1958. As play starts on Browns 19-yard line, quarterback Charley Conerly (42) hands off the ball to Alex Webster (29), who hands off the ball to Frank Gifford (16). With a block by Al Barry (68), Gifford breaks away to a 12-yard line where he laterals the ball to Conerly. Conerly is chased by Browns' Bob Gain (79), Browns' Junior Wren (42), but falls across goal line, Giants won 10-0. (AP Photo/Harry Harris)
New York Giants' left end Bob Schnelker (85) catches Frank Gifford's 7-yard touchdown pass to tie up game with Cleveland Browns at 10-all in final period at New York's Yankee Stadium, Dec. 14, 1958. Cleveland defenders are Ken Konz (center) and Junior Wren (right). Giants' Tackle Frank Youso (72) is in background. Giants kicked a field goal in final two minutes to win game 13-10, and force a playoff by New York and Cleveland for NFL's Eastern Division championship December 21. (AP Photo)
Cleveland Browns' coach Paul Brown is pictured during a game against the New York Giants' at Yankee Stadium in New York on Dec. 14, 1958. The Giants won the game, 13-10, to move into first place tie in the Eastern Division of the National Football League with the Browns. (AP Photo)
Pat Summerall of the New York Football Giants boots from the 49-yard line, as quarterback Charley Conerly (42) holds, in a play good for three points-- margin of victory over Cleveland Browns at Yankee Stadium, New York, Dec. 14. The play, in the final two minutes of the game, followed another field goal attempt from the 33-yard line by Summerall. At right, in play watched by head linesman Charles Berry (31), Giants' Bill Svoboda (30) blocks Browns' Galen Fiss (35). (AP Photo)
Otto Graham, Cleveland Browns' quarterback, grins as he leaves the field with James Duncan of the New York Giants (88), Nov. 18, 1951, at the end of the Giants-Cleveland game in New York. (AP Photo/Harry Harris)
Head Coach Jim Lee Howell, left, poses with his probable offensive team at New York Giants practice session at Yankee Stadium in New York Dec. 17, 1958. Giants and Cleveland Browns meet Dec. 21 in Yankee stadium in playoff for eastern division title of national football league. Giants beat Browns last week to gain first place tie. In front left: end Bob Schnelker; tackle Frank Youso; guard Bob Mischak; center Ray Wietecha; guard Al Barry; tackle Roosevelt Brown and end Kyle Rote. Backfield from left: halfback Phil King; fullback Mel Triplett; quarterback Charley Conerly and halfback Frank Gifford. (AP Photo)
Giant halfback Emlen Tunnell (45) eyes two prospective tacklers while making short gain in the second quarter of a game with the Cleveland Browns at the Polo Grounds in New York on Oct. 22, 1950. Ken Gorgal (left), a back, and Jim Martin, an end, move in for the tackle during the Giants 17 to 13 upset over the Browns. (AP Photo)
Tom Landry, above, New York Giants' Pro football coach, has good reason for that smile at Nov. 6, 1958 workout in New York. Landry is responsible for the team's defense, which proved so effective in the Giants' upset win over the Cleveland Browns Nov. 2. The Giants meet Baltimore Nov. 9. (AP Photo/John Lindsay)
A boy runs past the bench of the New York Giants with ball he picked up after Don Chandler tried a field goal against the Cleveland Browns at Yankee Stadium in New York City, Dec. 6, 1959. (AP Photo)
New York Giants quarterback Charley Conerly (42), upper right, grabs ball pitched laterally by halfback Frank Gifford (16) at 12-yard line and races for touchdown against Cleveland Browns at New York's Yankee Stadium, Dec. 21, 1958. After double reverse, started by a Conerly handoff, Gifford moved to the 12 before pitching out. Other players are: Giants' center Ray Wietecha (55), fullback Mel Triplett (33) and end Bob Schnelker (85); Browns' Willie McClund (78) and Bob Gain (79), both tackles. Extra point and a field goal gave Giants 10-0 win for Eastern Division title of NFL. (AP Photo/Harry Harris)
In this Dec. 6, 1959, file photo, New York Giants' Don Chandler (34) kicks a punt during the second quarter of a football game against the Cleveland Browns in New York. (AP Photo)
Cleveland Browns coach Paul Brown, left, talks with a player on the sidelines in rainy and muddy conditions at Yankee Stadium, New York City, on Dec. 10, 1956. (AP Photo)
New York Giants quarterback Charley Conerly (42) is chased by Cleveland Browns Bob Gain (79) as part of a double hand-off and lateral play resulting in the only touchdown of the NFC Eastern Division playoff game at Yankee Stadium, Dec. 21, 1958.(AP Photo/Harry Harris)
Y.A. Tittle, New York Giants' quarterback, elected to pass in the first quarter of the game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland, Oct. 27, 1963, and picked up 20 yards in the process. End Bill Glass (80) and Jim Houston (82) of the Browns were ineffective. (AP Photo)
New York Giant quarterbacks Charley Conerly, left, and Y.A. Tittle, stand near the sign on the locker room door after their workout in New York's Yankee Stadium, Nov. 22, 1961. The Giants are preparing for the game with the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland on Nov. 26. (AP Photo/Jacob Harris)
Cleveland Browns fullback Jim Brown (32) runs the ball against the New York Giants during an NFL game circa 1965. (Tony Tomsic via AP)
Aireal view of New York's Yankee Stadium where the New York Giants battled the Cleveland Browns, Oct. 29, 1967. Yankee Stadium attracted 62,903 spectators. (AP Photo)
Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Dick Modzelewski (74) takes on two blockers to pressure New York Giants quarterback Y.A. Tittle (14) during an NFL game, Dec. 4, 1964 in Yankees Stadium. (Tony Tomsic via AP)
Cleveland Browns fullback Jim Brown (32) tries to avoid tackle a tackle attempt during an NFL game against the New York Giants in this undated photo. (Tony Tomsic via AP)
Aireal view of New York's Yankee Stadium where the New York Giants battled the Cleveland Browns, Oct. 29, 1967. Yankee Stadium attracted 62,903 spectators. (AP Photo)
Y.A. Tittle (14) New York Giants? quarterback is shown on the sidelines in the final minutes of game with the Cleveland Browns at Yankee Stadium on Dec. 12, 1964 in New York City. This was the final game of the 1964 season for the Giants and may be Tittle?s last as a player. (AP Photo)
Cleveland Browns Walter Johnson (71) and Cleveland Browns Rich Kreitling (88) during a game against the New York Giants on Decemeber 21,1969 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, . The New York Giants beat the Cleveland Browns. Walter Johnson played for 13 seasons with 2 different teams and was a 2-time Pro Bowler. Rich Kreitling played for 6 season with 2 different teams.(David Durochik via AP)
Y.A. Tittle (14) New York Giants? quarterback is shown on the sidelines in the final minutes of game with the Cleveland Browns at Yankee Stadium on Dec. 12, 1964 in New York City. This was the final game of the 1964 season for the Giants and may be Tittle?s last as a player. (AP Photo)
Quarterback, Y.A. Tittle of the New York giants tosses a practice pass in New York?s Yankee stadium on Oct. 23, 1963 as the giants prepare for upcoming contest with the undefeated Cleveland Browns. Tittle and mates will be seeking revenge in the October 27 game at Cleveland for beating administered them by the Browns earlier in the season. Tittle still wears bandage above his left eye for cut received in pileup during Dallas game which New York won on strength of four touchdown tosses by the veteran play-caller. (AP Photo/ Eddie Adams)
Larry Conjar (35) of the Cleveland Browns carries for a first-down in a fourth quarter rally in a game with the New York Giants at Yankee Stadium, Oct. 29, 1967, New York. Clearing a path for the first-down is Browns Gene Hickerson (66) knocking over Giants Carl Lockhart (43). Conjar received from Browns quarterback Frank Ryan. The Giants stopped the last minute rally and won the game 38-34. (AP Photo)
Guard Andy Gross (64) of the New York Giants reaches for an elusive pigskin fumbled by Cleveland Browns Carl Ward (27) during a return of Giants kickoff in the third quarter at Yankee Stadium, Oct. 30, 1967, New York. Gross couldnt come up with the ball that eventually was recovered by Giants Carl Lockhart, not shown. Identifiable players are Giants Bruce Anderson (79), Browns Ben Davis (28), and Freeman White (81) of the Giants. The Giants won the NFL game, 38-34. (AP Photo/John Duricka)
Leroy Kelly (44) Cleveland Browns back, went down in this fashion as he was tackled by defensive back Freeman White (81) of the New York Giants in the second quarter at Yankee Stadium, Oct. 29, 1967, New York. Other identifiable player is Bill Swain (52), Giants Linebacker. Giants won 38-34. (AP Photo)
New York Giants coach Allie Sherman talks to his quarterback, Y. A. Tittle, along the sidelines during the third quarter of National Football League game against the Cleveland Browns on Oct. 25, 1964 in Cleveland. (AP Photo)
Y.A. Tittle, New York Giants quarterback named national football league ?Star on the Week? by the Associated Press, prepares to toss his specialty -- a pass -- during practice on Oct. 30, 1963 in New York?s Yankee Stadium. His short passes and running plays were instrumental in ripping the defenses of the Cleveland Browns last Sunday to give the Giants a 33-6 victory and snap the six-game winning streak of the Browns. (AP Photo)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Bernie Parrish (30) attempts to block a kick against the New York Giants during an NFL game Sept. 16, 1962, in Cleveland. (Tony Tomsic via AP)
Giants quarterback Y.A. Tittle (14), back in the starting role for the New York club, rolls out of protection to toss a first period pass to teammate Joe Morrison against the Cleveland Browns, Dec. 12, 1964, at Yankee Stadium in New York City. Offering protection for Tittle are, Ernie Wheelwright, (30) Dick James, (47) and Rosey Brown (79). (AP Photo)
Cleveland Browns Ernie Kellerman (24) during a game against the New York Giants on Decemeber 21,1969 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, . The New York Giants beat the Cleveland Browns. (David Durochik via AP)
Y.A. Tittle the passer is the natural target for hostile linemen. Here some 755 pounds of Cleveland Browns -- Frank Parker (78) 255, Paul Wiggin (84) 245, Bill Glass (80) 255 -- bear down as Tittle gets off his pass on Nov. 12, 1963. (AP Photo/ Bob Goldberg)
Allie Sherman, right, coach of the New York Giants, talks with his players before a workout at Yankee Stadium in New York, Dec. 7, 1962. from left are: Joe Morrison, back; Phil King, back; Joe Walton, end; Del Shofner, end; Don Chandler, back; Ralph Gugliemi, back and Frank Gifford, back. The Giants will meet the Cleveland Browns on Dec. 9, at the stadium. (AP Photo/Harry Harris)
Cleveland Browns Leroy Kelly (44) during a game against the New York Giants on Decemeber 21,1969 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York. The New York Giants beat the Cleveland Browns 127-14. Leroy Kelly played for 10 seasons all with the Cleveland Browns He was a 6-time Pro Bowler and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1994.(David Durochik via AP)
Fans attending the Giants-Browns football game at New York's Yankee Stadium, Dec. 17, 1961. Fans enthusiastically attack the goal posts and topple them onto the field. (AP Photo)
Allie Sherman, coach of the New York football Giants, is flanked by his star quarterbacks, Y.A. Tittle, left, and Charley Conerly, during a team workout at Yankee stadium, New York on Dec. 13, 1961. The Giants face the Cleveland Browns on Dec. 17 in the last game of the regular season. The Giants can wrap up the Title in the league?s eastern division by beating the Cleveland eleven. (AP Photo/JH)
Frank Gifford (16), New York Giants back, reaches unsuccessfully for pass from quarterback Y.A. Tittle in first quarter of NFL game against the Cleveland Browns in New York's Yankee Stadium, Dec. 9, 1962. Following Gifford is Bernie Parrish of the Browns. (AP Photo)
Veteran signal-caller Y.A. Tittle of the New York Giants leads practice session at New York?s Yankee stadium on Oct. 23, 1963 as giants get ready for upcoming contest with the undefeated Cleveland Browns. From left, quarterback Tittle pounds his hand into his fist as Alex Webster, left, and Phil King stand by. New York will be after revenge in October 27 game at Cleveland for sound beating Browns handed them at New York earlier in the season. (AP Photo/ Eddie Adams)
Cleveland Browns fullback Jim Brown(32) is seen in action during an NFL game against the New York Giants in this undated photo. (Tony Tomsic via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Fran Tarkenton (10) gets set to throw a pass during an NFL game against the Cleveland Browns in this undated photo. (Tony Tomsic via AP)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar (10, AFC) throws a pass against New York Giants linebacker Carl Banks (59, NFC) during the Pro Bowl in Honolulu, HI, Feb. 7, 1988. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) and New York Giants linebacker Andy Headen (54) gang tackle Cleveland Browns running back Earnest Byner (44) on December 1, 1985 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Browns won the game 35-33. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants linebacker Harry Carson (53) chases the action during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Dec. 1, 1985 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Browns won 35-33. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants head coach Dan Reeves motions to the field while facing the Cleveland Browns during the NFL preseason game in Cleveland, OH, Aug. 6, 1995. The Giants defeated the Browns 19-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants running back Herschel Walker (34) kneels on the field ahead of a game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland, OH, Aug. 6, 1995. The Giants defeated the Browns 19-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants running back Herschel Walker (34) carries the ball during a preseason game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland, OH, Aug. 6, 1995. The Giants defeated the Browns 19-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants fullback Kenyon Rasheed (89) tries to break a tackle as he runs the ball during the NFL preseason football game against the Cleveland Browns on Aug. 6, 1995 in Cleveland. The Giants won the game 19-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Gary Harrell (89) points as he gets set to go out for a pass while covered by Cleveland Browns cornerback Antonio Langham (38) during the 1995 NFL preseason football game against the Cleveland Browns on Aug. 6, 1995 in Cleveland. The Giants won the game 19-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants tight end Brian Kozlowski (85) steps into action against the Cleveland Browns during the NFL preseason game in Cleveland, OH, Aug. 6, 1995. The Giants defeated the Browns 19-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Brad Goebel (8) prepares to throw a pass against the New York Giants in Cleveland, OH, Aug. 6, 1995. The Giants defeated the Browns 19-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants running back Herschel Walker (34) tries to break a tackle by Cleveland Browns safety Stevon Moore (27) as he runs the ball during the NFL preseason football game against the Cleveland Browns on Aug. 6, 1995 in Cleveland. The Giants won the game 19-13. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Vinny Testaverde (12) throws a pass against the New York Giants in the NFL preseason game in Cleveland, OH, Aug. 6, 1995. The Giants defeated the Browns 19-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants running back Gary Downs (45) carries the ball against the Cleveland Browns during the NFL preseason game in Cleveland, OH, Aug. 6, 1995. The Giants defeated the Browns 19-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants guard Derek Allen (69) steps to the line of scrimmage against the Cleveland Browns during the NFL preseason game in Cleveland, OH, Aug. 6, 1995. The Giants defeated the Browns 19-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants defensive tackle Ray Agnew (93) tackles a Cleveland Browns ball carrier during the NFL preseason game in Cleveland, OH, Aug. 6, 1995. The Giants defeated the Browns 19-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Stan White (8) takes off with the ball against the Cleveland Browns during the NFL preseason game in Cleveland, OH, Aug. 6, 1995. The Giants defeated the Browns 19-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Kent Graham (10) throws a pass against the Cleveland Browns during the NFL preseason game in Cleveland, OH, Aug. 6, 1995. The Giants defeated the Browns 19-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) steps off the field against the Cleveland Browns during the NFL preseason game in Cleveland, OH, Aug. 6, 1995. The Giants defeated the Browns 19-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants center Brian Williams (59) prepares to snap against the Cleveland Browns during the NFL preseason game in Cleveland, OH, Aug. 6, 1995. The Giants defeated the Browns 19-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants safety Jason Sehorn (31) steps off the field against the Cleveland Browns during the NFL preseason game in Cleveland, OH, Aug. 6, 1995. The Giants defeated the Browns 19-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) steps into action against the Cleveland Browns during the NFL preseason game in Cleveland, OH, Aug. 6, 1995. The Giants defeated the Browns 19-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants running back Gary Downs (45) is hit by two Cleveland Browns defenders after a carry during the NFL preseason game in Cleveland, OH, Aug. 6, 1995. The Giants defeated the Browns 19-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants center Brian Williams (59) prepares to snap against the Cleveland Browns during the NFL preseason game in Cleveland, OH, Aug. 6, 1995. The Giants defeated the Browns 19-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Cleveland Browns fullback Leroy Hoard (33) collides with New York Giants defensive tackle Ray Agnew (93) during the NFL preseason game in Cleveland, OH, Aug. 6, 1995. The Giants defeated the Browns 19-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants running back Herschel Walker (34) takes the field against the Cleveland Browns during the NFL preseason game in Cleveland, OH, Aug. 6, 1995. The Giants defeated the Browns 19-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Gary Harrell (89) takes off with the ball against the Cleveland Browns during the NFL preseason game in Cleveland, OH, Aug. 6, 1995. The Giants defeated the Browns 19-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants kicker Brad Daluiso (3) attempts a field goal against the Cleveland Browns during the NFL preseason game in Cleveland, OH, Aug. 6, 1995. The Giants defeated the Browns 19-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Kerry Collins fires a 32-yard touchdown pass to Amani Toomer in the fourth quarter of the Giant's 24-3 win over the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Nov. 5, 2000, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
New York Giants running back Derrick Ward (34) runs with the ball as Cleveland Browns linebacker Leon Williams (94) and defensive back Terry Cousin (25) tackle during a NFL football game Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
New York Giants center Shaun O'Hara (60)snaps the ball to quarterback Eli Manning (10) during a NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Shaun O'Hara #60 of the New York Giants calls out signals to the offensive line before a play against the Cleveland Browns on October 13, 2008 in Cleveland. The Browns defeated the Giants 35-14. (Joe Robbins via AP)
CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 13: Running back Brandon Jacobs #27 of the New York Giants breaks around the outside of the tackles against the Cleveland Browns on Monday, October 13, 2008 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Browns won the game 35-14. (AP Photo/Thomas E. Witte) Brandon Jacobs
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) calls out a play during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants gets instructions from quarterbacks coach Kevin Gilbride during a game against the Cleveland Browns at Paul Brown Stadium on October 13, 2008 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Browns defeated the Giants 35-14. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
FILE In this Oct. 13, 2008 file photo, New York Giants tight end Kevin Boss (89) breaks away from Cleveland Browns safety Mike Adams during an NFL football game in Cleveland. Thrust into a starting role when the Super Bowl champions traded the disgruntled tight end Jeremy Shockey to New Orleans on the eve of training camp, Boss has made the deal that sent the four-time Pro Bowler to the Saints look like a steal for general manager Jerry Reese. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
New York Giants running back Derrick Ward (34) is tackled by Cleveland Browns linebacker D'Qwell Jackson during an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) calls out a play during an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Derek Anderson (3) holds onto the ball as he's tackled by New York Giants defensive tackle Fred Robbins (98) during an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
New York Giants' Ahmad Bradshaw (44) avoids Cleveland Browns defensive back Terry Cousin (25) on a kick return during an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) changes the play at the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
New York Giants wide receiver Steve Smith (12) is tackled by Cleveland Browns safety Brodney Pool (21) during an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) returns a kick against the Cleveland Browns in an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
New York Giants cornerback Aaron Ross (31) breaks up a pass tp Cleveland Browns tight end Darnell Dinkins (87) during an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress (17) runs with a pass against Cleveland Browns defensive back Terry Cousin (25) during an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress (17) waits for a pass as Cleveland Browns defensive back Brandon McDonald (22) defends during an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) dives into the end zone in the arms of Cleveland Browns linebacker Andra Davis on a 7-yard touchdown run in the second quarter of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) eludes Cleveland Browns safety Mike Adams (20) on a run during an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
New York Giants safety James Butler, right, picks up a Cleveland Browns fumble as Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce blocks Browns lineman Rex Hadnot (70) and running back Jamal Lewis during the second quarter of an NFL preseason football game Monday, Aug. 18, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress (17) catches a touchdown pass against Cleveland Browns defensive back Terry Cousin (25) in an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning calls a play at the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning scrambles during the first quarter of a NFL pre-season football game against the Cleveland Browns Monday night, Aug. 18, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Cleveland Browns punter Dave Zastudil, left, punts the ball into one of his teammates resulting in a safety in the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants Monday night, Aug. 18, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants defensive back Stuart Schwigert (38) tackles Cleveland Browns tight end Darnell Dinkins as Giants linebackers Tank Daniels, left, and Danny Calrk, right, look on during the fourth quarter of an NFL preseason football game Monday night, Aug. 18, 2008, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants defensive back Stuart Schwigert tackles Cleveland Browns tight end Darnell Dinkins (87) during the fourth quarter of an NFL preseason football game Monday night, Aug. 18, 2008, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Domenik Hixon (87) outruns Cleveland Browns' David McMillan, left, and A.J. Davis as he returns a kick for an 82-yard touchdown during the first quarter of a NFL preseason football game Monday night, Aug. 18, 2008, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Plaxico Burress, right, celebrates with Domenik Hixon, left, and Ahmad Bradshaw (44) after Hixon scored during the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game against the Cleveland Browns on Monday night, Aug. 18, 2008, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 37-34. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Trent Dilfer (8) looks for an open receiver under pressure from New York Giants' Carlos Emmons (51) and Michael Strahan (92) in the first quarter of the exhibition game Saturday, Aug. 13, 2005, in Cleveland. Browns' L.J. Shelton (66) watches. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
New York Giants running back Tiki Barber, left, attempts to get by Cleveland Browns defensive back Chris Crocker, right, as Giants' Luke Petitgout blocks Browns' Kenard Lang (96) during the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.. Barber gained 106 yards and ran for a touchdown as the Giants beat the Browns 27-10. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Cleveland Browns' quarterback Jeff Garcia (5) is sacked by New York Giants' defensive end Michael Strahan (92) during the second half of play on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford. The Giants beat the Browns 27-10.(AP Photo/Michael Kim)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan, left, recovers a fumble as he fights Cleveland Browns quarterback Jeff Garcia for the ball during the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford. The ball was snapped over Garcia's head. The Giants won, 27-10. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan celebrates as he carries the ball off the field after beatint the Cleveland Browns, 27-10, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress catches a pass from Eli Manning for a touchdown as Cleveland Browns' Gary Baxter defends in the first quarter of the exhibition game Saturday, Aug. 13, 2005, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Scott Galvin)
Cleveland Browns tackle Orpheus Roye (99) stops New York Giants running back Michael Cloud (30) for no gain during the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.. The Giant beat the Browns 27-10. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Kurt Warner looks for a receiver during the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.. Warner completed 19 of 27 passes for 286 yards as the Gaints beat the Browns 27-10. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning hands off the ball to Giants running back Tiki Barber in the first quarter of the exhibition game Saturday, Aug. 13, 2005, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer celebrates after catching a 17 yard touchdown pass against the Cleveland Browns in the third quarter Sunday, Nov. 5, 2000, in Cleveland. Toomer had six catches for 100 yards and two touchdowns in the Giant's 24-3 win. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns end Ebenezer Ekuban, right, loses his helmet as he pressures New York Giants quarterback Kurt Warner during the first quarter Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Tom Carter, left, picks up a first down before being run out of bounds by Cleveland Browns defensive back Earl Little (20) in the first quarter Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes to Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey for three yards in the first quarter of the exhibition game against the Cleveland Browns, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2005, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Scott Galvin)
New York Giants' running back Tiki Barber, center, leaps to a touchdown past Cleveland Browns' Earl Little, left, and Leigh Bodden, right, during the first quarter of play on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford. The Giants beat the Browns 27-10. (AP Photo/Michael Kim)
New York Giants running back David Wilson reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 41-27. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) does the salsa after scoring a touchdown during a week 5 football game against the Cleveland Browns on October 7, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey(AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants wide receiver Rueben Randle (82) runs away from Cleveland Browns cornerback Sheldon Brown (24) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants wide receiver Domenik Hixon (87) catches a pass in front of Cleveland Browns defensive back Buster Skrine (22) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw wear a message for Breast Cancer Awareness Month on his eyeblack tape during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday against the Cleveland Browns, Oct. 7, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 41-27. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants middle linebacker Chase Blackburn (93) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass in the endzone during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 41-27. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin talks to his team following a week 5 win against the Cleveland Browns on October 7, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey(AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Cleveland Browns linebacker Marcus Benard, right, tackles New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) talks to his teammates before week 5 football game against the Cleveland Browns on October 7, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey(AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) is tackled by Cleveland Browns nose tackle Ishmaa'ily Kitchen during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin acknowledges the crowd while walking off the field at the end of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 41-27. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) scores a touchdown during a week 5 football game against the Cleveland Browns on October 7, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey(AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants wide receiver Rueben Randle (82) runs away from Cleveland Browns cornerback Sheldon Brown (24) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants defensive back Prince Amukamara (20) tackles Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jordan Norwood (10) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants running back David Wilson scores a touchdown run against the Cleveland Browns during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 41-27. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) celebrates with teammate Domenik Hixon (87) after catching his third touchdown pass of the game during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) takes the snap during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) catches a pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
The Cleveland Browns line up against the New York Giants during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) catches a touchdown pass in front of Cleveland Browns cornerback Trevin Wade (26) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw runs with the ball against the Cleveland Browns during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 41-27. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) during a week 5 football game against the Cleveland Browns on October 7, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey(AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) talks to his teammates before week 5 football game against the Cleveland Browns on October 7, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey(AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) celebrates a touchdown by doing the Salsa during a week 5 football game against the Cleveland Browns on October 7, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey(AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) catches a touchdown pass in front of Cleveland Browns cornerback Trevin Wade (26) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) during a week 5 football game against the Cleveland Browns on October 7, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey(AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) talks to Cleveland Browns players at the end of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 41-27. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin claps while talking to his team before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Cleveland Browns head coach Pat Shurmur shakes hands with New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin after an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 41-27. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (41) breaks up a pass to Cleveland Browns wide receiver Terrelle Pryor (11) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul reacts after an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) makes a catch beside Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden (23) but lands out of bounds during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Cleveland. The Giants won 27-13. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Josh McCown (13) is sacked by New York Giants defensive end Olivier Vernon (54) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Cleveland. The Giants won 27-13. (AP Photo/David Richard)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) scores a touchdown against Cleveland Browns defensive back Ed Reynolds (39) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
New York Giants defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (95) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Cleveland. The Giants won 27-13. (AP Photo/David Richard)
New York Giants kicker Robbie Gould (5) watches his extra-point kick in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
New York Giants wide receiver Dwayne Harris (17) celebrates his touchdown catch with his teammates in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Terrelle Pryor (11) dives for yardage against New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham practices before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) runs in a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) celebrates a touchdown with defensive end Olivier Vernon (54) during a week 12 NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on November 27, 2016 in Cleveland. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) celebrates a touchdown with teammates during a week 12 NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on November 27, 2016 in Cleveland. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
A look down the line of scrimmages the New York Giants take on the Cleveland Browns during a week 12 NFL football game on November 27, 2016 in Cleveland. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Dwayne Harris (17) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) talks with Cleveland Browns quarterback Josh McCown (13) following a week 12 NFL football game on November 27, 2016 in Cleveland. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) returns a fumble recovery for a touchdown during a week 12 NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on November 27, 2016 in Cleveland. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Dwayne Harris (17) catches a touchdown pass during a week 12 NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on November 27, 2016 in Cleveland. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants' Dion Lewis (33) evades Cleveland Browns' Cody Parkey (2) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants linebacker Cam Brown (47) leaps to block a kick by Cleveland Browns place kicker Cody Parkey (2) during a NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday Dec.20, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants defensive tackle Austin Johnson (98) defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson (94) and linebacker Tae Crowder (48) tackle Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) during a NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday Dec.20, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Colt McCoy (12) in action during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants quarterback Colt McCoy (12) in action during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Cleveland Browns running back D'Ernest Johnson (30) is brought down by New York Giants free safety Logan Ryan (23), free safety Julian Love (20) and free safety Adrian Colbert (34) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants' Wayne Gallman (22) rushes past Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett (95) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
