Fresh off their bye week, the Giants will look to pick up their third consecutive win on Sunday when they travel to Cincinnati to take on the Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium.
Prior to the bye, the Giants won two straight games, both against NFC East opponents. In Week 9, the Giants headed to the nation's capital and defeated the Washington Football Team, 23-20. The following week, Big Blue welcomed the Eagles to MetLife Stadium, where the Giants emerged with the victory, 27-17.
The Bengals are coming off a devastating 20-9 loss to Washington last week. Cincinnati also lost star rookie quarterback Joe Burrow for the remainder of the season with a serious knee injury.
Following the Eagles' loss to the Browns last week, every NFC East team enters Week 12 with three wins on the season.
Here are five storylines to follow heading into this Week 12 matchup.
Can DJ make it three straight games without a turnover?
It was an up and down first half of the season for Giants quarterback Daniel Jones. After throwing for 279 yards and two scores against Pittsburgh's elite defense in the season opener, Jones then went four consecutive games without a touchdown. Over that same span, he topped 222 passing yards just once while the offense failed to score more than 13 points in three of the four games.
The second-year quarterback recorded at least one turnover in 19 of his first 20 starts, including one in each of the first eight games of this season. However, Jones has now made it two straight outings without a turnover and has been playing well. He has completed 71 percent of his passes for 456 yards and a touchdown during that stretch, adding 15 rush attempts for 68 yards (4.5 avg.) and a rushing score.
"I just see constant improvement over a weekly basis," head coach Joe Judge said Wednesday. "Every day is very unique, it's very independent of the one before. The lessons you learn from the previous game you take forward and you don't want to repeat mistakes. I think Daniel has done a good job of really growing in this system. I think he has done a good job of growing as a player right now.
"I see a lot of growth with him. There's a lot of things that you guys don't see behind the scenes that we're not always going to share, but the way this guy is outward with his teammates. The reception he gets in team meetings, our locker room, things like that. You can really see the team growing around him. This guy is an integral part. He's a leader on this team. He's the quarterback, we all have confidence in him. We love putting him on the field on Sunday and letting him go out there and compete."
Heading into Sunday's matchup, the Bengals' defense has recorded 10 turnovers (25th in the NFL). The unit has forced a turnover in eight of their past nine games, including seven consecutive games prior to their Week 9 bye. Safety Jessie Bates III leads the way with three interceptions.
Keep Wayne Gallman rolling
Prior to Week 7, Wayne Gallman had never gone more than two straight games with double-digit carries in his entire career. But following Devonta Freeman's injury against the Eagles, Gallman has gone four consecutive games with 10+ carries and has made the most of his extended opportunity.
From Weeks 7-10, Gallman carried the ball a combined 54 times for 199 yards (3.7 avg.). More impressively, the fourth-year back scored a touchdown in each of those outings, including two scores in the team's Week 10 win. His five touchdowns over the last four games matches his touchdown total for the first 43 games of his career. Gallman has also registered eight receptions for 54 yards in that span.
"I think Wayne is a tough dude, and I think that's what is showing up in how he plays," Judge said following the Week 10 win over Philly. "He's running the ball tough, he's got a lot of mental toughness to him, we ask him to do a lot of things, and he's responding really well. This isn't the scheme he has played in throughout his entire career, but he's done a good job of learning and adapting to it and being a very productive player for us. He does a lot of things, he's improved a lot throughout the way.
"There are a lot of little things we have to emphasize along with all of our players, but I've seen him really improve fundamentally, in ball security, in open field running, in the goal line type runs, making sure he gets across the goal line, reaching with our pads and not reaching the ball out. So I'm very pleased with how Wayne is playing."
Although the Bengals' defense has shown flashes throughout the season, the unit has struggled against the run. Heading into Week 12, Cincinnati ranks 29th in the NFL with 136.2 rushing yards allowed per game. The defense is surrendering 5.0 yards per carry, the second-highest mark in the league. However, the unit has allowed just eight rushing scores (tied for the seventh-fewest).
Capitalize in the red zone
The Giants' offense scored just one touchdown from Weeks 2-4 and averaged only 11.75 points in the first four games of the year. Over the last six games, the team has scored at least 20 points in every contest.
The Giants enter the Week 12 matchup in Cincinnati having scored a touchdown on 20 of the team's 37 trips to the red zone. Their 54.1 red zone touchdown percentage ranks 30th in the league.
On the other side of the field, the Bengals have struggled mightily once the opposing team has gotten the ball inside the red zone. Cincinnati has surrendered a touchdown on 27 of 38 such, giving them a 71.1 percentage, the fourth-highest mark in the NFL. Over the last two weeks, the Bengals allowed Pittsburgh and Washington to score a touchdown on six of eight red zone trips.
View photos of the history between the New York Giants and Cincinnati Bengals.
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals Oct.13, 1985 in Cincinnati. (Tony Tomsic via AP)
New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 11, 1994, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Allen Kee via AP)
Defensive end Michael Strahan (92) of the New York Giants sets on defense against the Cinncinnati Bengals December 11, 1994. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
New York Giants running back Gary Downs (34) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 11, 1994, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Allen Kee via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jeff Black (8) hits the turf after being tripped up by New York Giants Michael Strahan (92) during the second quarter of their game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday, Dec. 11, 1994. Blake gained 4-yards on the play. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
New York Giants quarterback Dave Brown (17) throws a pass during an NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 11, 1994, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Allen Kee via AP)
New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 11, 1994, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Allen Kee via AP)
New York Giants' Willie Beamon (21) and Michael Strahan (92) congratulates Kicker Brad Daluiso (3) on his 52-yard field goal in the second quarter of their NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Dec. 11, 1994 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/L.M. Otero)
New York Giants tackle Doug Riesenberg (72) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 11, 1994, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Allen Kee via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jon Kitna (3) is sacked by New York Giants linebacker Reggie Torbor (58) during the first half, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004, in Cincinnati. The Giants' Lance Legree (70) looks on. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Defensive end Osi Umenyiora #72 of the New York Giants runs against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Running back Ron Dayne #27 of the New York Giants runs with the football against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Running back Tiki Barber #21 of the New York Giants is flipped in the air as he is tackled against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Tight end Jeremy Shockey #80 of the New York Giants catches a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Bengals and Giants players line up at the line of scrimmage prior to the snap during the Cincinnati Bengals against the New York Giants on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Tackle Luke Petitgout #77 of the New York Giants blocks against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Center Shaun O'Hara #60 of the New York Giants gets ready to snap the football against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Running back Tiki Barber #21 of the New York Giants runs with the football against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Center Shaun O'Hara #60 of the New York Giants gets ready to snap the football against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Tight end Jeremy Shockey #80 of the New York Giants runs a pass pattern against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Running back Rudi Johnson #32 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs with the football against the New York Giants on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Defensive end Osi Umenyiora #72 of the New York Giants runs against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Tight end Jeremy Shockey #80 of the New York Giants runs a pass pattern against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Running back Ron Dayne #27 of the New York Giants runs with the football against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Tight end Jeremy Shockey #80 of the New York Giants runs a pass pattern against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Tight end Jeremy Shockey #80 of the New York Giants blocks against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants drops back to pass against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Defensive back Will Allen #25 of the New York Giants runs in pass coverage against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Running back Tiki Barber #21 of the New York Giants runs with the football against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Defensive back Will Allen #25 of the New York Giants runs in pass coverage against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Wide receiver Ike Hillard #88 of the New York Giants runs with the football against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Running back Tiki Barber #21 of the New York Giants runs with the football against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Wide receiver Amani Toomer #81 of the New York Giants runs a pass pattern against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants hands off against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Running back Ron Dayne #27 of the New York Giants runs with the football against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh (84) catches a fourth down pass for a first down against New York Giants defenders Brent Alexander (26) and Frank Walker (41) in the fourth quarter, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 23-22. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)
New York Giants tight end Kevin Boss, right, makes a catch for a 21-yard gain as he is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals safety Chinedum Ndukwe during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants Eli Manning #10 in action against the Cincinnati Bengals at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants beat the Bengals in overtime, 26-23. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants Amani Toomer #81 in action against the Cincinnati Bengals Simeon Castille #21 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants beat the Bengals in overtime, 26-23. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants Corey Webster #23 in action against the Cincinnati Bengals Chad Johnson #85 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants beat the Bengals in overtime, 26-23. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Cincinnati Bengals T.J. Houshmandzadeh #84 in action, getting tackled against the New York Giants Sam Madison #29 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants beat the Bengals in overtime, 26-23. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Cincinnati Bengals Dhani Jones # 57 with New York Giants Eli Manning #10 after a game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants beat the Bengals in overtime, 26-23. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants' Reuben Droughns, left, tries to get a few extra yards during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants won 26-23. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Cincinnati Bengals Marvin White attempts to tackle New York Giants running back Derrick Ward (34) during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Steve Smith, left, tries to push past Cincinnati Bengals' Marvin White during the second half of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants beat the Bengals in overtime, 26-23. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer, right, is sacked by New York Giants defensive tackle Fred Robbins during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 26-23 in overtime. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Derrick Ward (34) is tackled after gaining 13 yards by Cincinnati Bengals safety Marvin White as Bengals cornerback David Jones (20) helps out during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants beat the Bengals 26-23 in overtime. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Fred Robbins, left, gets a hand on a pass from Cincinnati Bengals' Carson Palmer, right, during the second half of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants beat the Bengals in overtime, 26-23. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants' Derrick Ward, right, gets past Cincinnati Bengals' Marvin White (26) during the second half of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants beat the Bengals 26-23 in overtime. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants tight end Kevin Boss catches a touchdown pass over Cincinnati Bengals' Marvin White (26), Chinedum Ndukwe, left, and Simeon Castille, rear, during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants beat the Bengals 26-23 in overtime. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Amani Toomer, right, catches the ball while Cincinnati Bengals' Simeon Castille tries to bring him down during the second half of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants beat the Bengals 26-23 in overtime. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants' Fred Robbins, right, sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer, center, while Bengals' Levi Jones looks on during the first half of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants' Jeff Feagles, left, celebrates after John Carney (5) kicked the game-winning field goal during overtime of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants won 26-23. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer, right, passes the ball as he is pressured by New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck during the first quarter of a NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) goes over the top of the pile to score a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Keating)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals defensive back Chris Crocker (33) after a short gain in the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)
The Cincinnati Bengals, left, line up against the New York Giants in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz makes a catch during a week 10 football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on November 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants tight end Martellus Bennett (85) makes a catch before getting hit by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Emmanuel Lamur (59) during a week 10 football game on November 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)
The New York Giants defensive line attempts to block an extra point attempt during a week 10 football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on November 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) runs with the football during a week 10 NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, November 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 31-13. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
New York Giants offensive tackle Will Beatty (65) blocks during a week 10 NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, November 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 31-13. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) runs with the football during a week 10 NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, November 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 31-13. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
Cincinnati Bengals running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis (42) is tackled by New York Giants middle linebacker Chase Blackburn (93) after a short gain in the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Keating)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) looks to throw a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)
New York Giants and Cincinnati Bengals players line up at the line of scrimmage prior to the snap of the football during a week 10 NFL football game between the New York Giants against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, November 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 31-13. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) is tackled by the Cincinnati Bengals in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)
New York Giants kick returner David Wilson (22) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals' Mohamed Sanu (12) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Keating)
New York Giants running back Andre Brown (35) scores on a two-yard run against the Cincinnati Bengals in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 31-13. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)
New York Giants guard Chris Snee (76) and offensive tackle David Diehl (66) blocks during a week 10 NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, November 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 31-13. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
New York Giants running back Andre Brown (35) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vontaze Burfict (55) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Keating)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) runs with the football during a week 10 NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, November 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 31-13. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
A look down the line of scrimmage as the New York Giants take on the Cincinnati Bengals during a week 10 football game on November 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals during a NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. on Monday, Nov 14, 2016. (Kirby Lee/NFL)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) talks with Cincinnati Bengals tackle Andrew Whitworth (77) after playing in an NFL football game, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 21-20. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
A look down the line of scrimmage as the New York Giants take on the Cincinnati Bengals during a week 10 NFL football game on November 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) runs the ball against Cincinnati Bengals strong safety Shawn Williams (36) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) scores a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) scores a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) during the NFL regular season game against the Cincinnati Bengals and the New York Giants on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won, 21-20. (Ric Tapia via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) runs the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws under pressure from Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins (97) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants tight end Jerell Adams (89) crosses the goal line for a touchdown despite the efforts of Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vincent Rey (57) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) touchdown during the NFL regular season game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won, 21-20. (Ric Tapia via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals free safety George Iloka (43) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) waits for the snap during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants tight end Jerell Adams (89) during a week 10 NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on November 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
The line of scrimmage between the New York Giants and the Cincinnati Bengals during an NFL game between the New York Giants and the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, November 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, NJ. (Tom Hauck via AP)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) during the NFL regular season game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won, 21-20. (Ric Tapia via AP)
New York Giants running back Bobby Rainey (43) gets tackled by Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vincent Rey (57) in action during an NFL game between the New York Giants and the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, November 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, NJ. (Tom Hauck via AP)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) and guard Bobby Hart (68) celebrate in the final minute against the Cincinnati Bengals during a NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. on Monday, Nov 14, 2016. The Giants defeated the Bengals 21-20. (Kirby Lee/NFL)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws the ball during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. New York 21-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. New York 21-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. New York 21-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) is tackled by a host of New York Giants defenders during an NFL football game on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. New York 21-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants tight end Jerell Adams (89) runs into the end zone in action during an NFL game between the New York Giants and the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, November 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, NJ. (Tom Hauck via AP)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) gets tackled by Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vincent Rey (57) and Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vontaze Burfict (55) in action during an NFL game between the New York Giants and the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, November 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, NJ. (Tom Hauck via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) touchdown during the NFL regular season game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won, 21-20. (Ric Tapia via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) during the NFL regular season game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won, 21-20. (Ric Tapia via AP)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) during a week 10 NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on November 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) gets tackled in action during an NFL game between the New York Giants and the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, November 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, NJ. (Tom Hauck via AP)
New York Giants outside linebacker Jonathan Casillas (52) in action during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. New York 21-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) is pursued by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carlos Dunlap (96) during a NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. on Monday, Nov 14, 2016. The Giants defeated the Bengals 21-20. (Kirby Lee/NFL)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) gets tackled by Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vincent Rey (57) and Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vontaze Burfict (55) in action during an NFL game between the New York Giants and the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, November 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, NJ. (Tom Hauck via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Dwayne Harris (17) runs with the ball in action during an NFL game between the New York Giants and the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, November 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, NJ. (Tom Hauck via AP)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) during a week 10 NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on November 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
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Leonard Williams (99)
Cam Brown (47)
Daniel Jones (8)
Sterling Shepard (87)
Sterling Shepard (87)
Tae Crowder (48)
Shane Lemieux (66), Andrew Thomas (78)
Sterling Shepard (87)
Do not overlook the backup quarterback
Following Joe Burrow's injury last week, Cincinnati turned to Ryan Finley to finish the game. Finley completed just three of 10 passes for 30 yards and an interception in five drives against Washington, and was sacked four times on his 18 offensive snaps. Finley went 0-3 as Cincy's starter last year.
In addition to Finley, the Bengals have journeyman Brandon Allen, who is expected to start. Allen has spent the entire season on the Bengals' practice squad, but started three games for the Broncos last year, going 1-2. Allen has plenty of experience in Zac Taylor's offense as the two were on the Rams together in 2017-18.
"The thing you see with him is he's a confident player back there," Judge said of Allen. "He's a very accurate passer, he's knowledgeable within the system. He can make the guys around him better by distributing the ball. Then Finley, the thing that he really brings to the table is he's an aggressive young quarterback, he can make the throws, but he's athletic. He can break the pocket, he can extend it, he's not hesitant to pull that ball down and scramble and make plays with his legs.
"Look, right now we're preparing for Allen, who was obviously announced today through the press. But we're preparing for Allen as well as Finley because we have to expect to see at least a little bit of both throughout the game. Both are very capable quarterbacks, both present a lot of challenges. We have to really make sure we're working hard this week for both guys."
The Giants' pass defense has played pretty well throughout the season. The unit has given up 280 or more passing yards in only three of their 10 outings, and are averaging 257.7 passing yards allowed per game. The 15 passing touchdowns allowed this year is tied for the eighth-best mark in the league, while the unit's eight interceptions is tied for the 14th-most.
Containing Cincinnati's playmakers
Starting running back Joe Mixon has been sidelined with a foot injury, but Giovani Bernard has filled in admirably over the last few weeks. Bernard has registered at least three receptions in each of the last five games, totaling 19 catches for 142 yards and two touchdowns during that span. He has also added 162 yards and two touchdowns on the ground.
The Bengals' offense also features a very talented group of wide receivers. Tyler Boyd is one of the NFL's premier slot receivers. Heading into Week 12, Boyd ranks fifth in the league with 69 receptions, totaling 710 yards and three touchdowns. His 79.3 catch percentage ranks higher than any of the four guys ahead of him on the receptions leaderboard. On the outside, Tee Higgins has shined during his rookie season, registering 43 receptions for 629 yards and four touchdowns. Meanwhile, veteran A.J. Green has caught 35 passes for 357 yards and a touchdown.
"I'd say this is a team right here, this is a very talented team," said Judge. "They've done a very good job of assembling talent. Obviously, the injury to Joe Burrow, he's a tremendous player. But I'd say this, between (Brandon) Allen and (Ryan) Finley, they have two very capable quarterbacks, and they have an elite receiving group that make their offense a threat every time they're on the field. They do a great job.
"Zac (Taylor) really schemes it up. He knows how to call against opponents, he makes great adjustments in the game. He does a really good job of getting the team on the field and extending drives. They have 29 drives I think over 10 plays this year, it's one of the tops in the league. That just shows that they can get out there and really sustain drives and put things together.
Through the first 10 games, Big Blue has allowed just nine receiving touchdowns to wide receivers, tied for the 10th-lowest mark in the league. The unit has done a good job overall against running backs on the ground, as the 870 rushing yards allowed to opposing backs ranks 11th. However, the Giants have allowed 524 receiving yards to running backs through Week 11, the second-highest mark in the NFL.
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