Eli Manning's consecutive starts streak is the most untouchable Giants record
John Schmeelk: Fact – I would really like to go with something obscure like Eli Manning's fourth quarter stats from 2011, but his consecutive starts streak is truly extraordinary and will probably never be beaten. Manning's 222-game consecutive start streak is the third longest in NFL history. The only other player that may someday beat Manning must be a quarterback, since no other position could survive through the wear and tear of starting every game for nearly 14 consecutive seasons. The quarterback would also have to avoid getting rested in the final game of a season where the Giants have their playoff positioning wrapped up. The most important factor, of course, is the quarterback has to be good enough to hold the job for that long. It isn't easy and won't happen again. It is one of the reasons Manning was truly unique.
Dan Salomone: Fact – Michael Strahan's 22.5 sacks in 2001 are not only a Giants record but also a league record. Emlen TunnelI's 79 career interceptions also won't be reached anytime soon. So, I think those two are the biggest competition to Manning's 222 consecutive starts. But the ironman records always do it for me, especially in a sport like football where availability is the best ability.
Lance Medow: Fact - Eli Manning made 222 consecutive starts between November 2004 and November 2017, and remember, his streak didn't even end due to injury. To put things in perspective, Daniel Jones missed two starts as a rookie because of injury. On top of that, in the entire history of the NFL, just four quarterbacks (Brett Favre, Philip Rivers, Peyton Manning and Eli) have reached 200 consecutive starts. The league just celebrated its 100th anniversary. It's going to take an immense amount of luck and durability for someone to approach Eli's record.
Football players dreaded facing Lawrence Taylor more than basketball players did with Michael Jordan.
Schmeelk: Fact – Michael Jordan would challenge you both mentally and physically and do everything he could to beat you. Defeating him when he was at the peak of his powers was near impossible. He wasn't Lawrence Taylor, who struck actual fear into the players he faced. Football is a far more physical game than basketball. While Jordan could embarrass opponents with his sheer athleticism, Taylor could physically dominate opponents and make them concerned for their well-being. He was scary. He was a force of nature. He inspired dread more than any basketball player could. If Lance doesn't select fiction on this, I will eat his Air Jordan's for breakfast.
Salomone: Fact – I'm going to keep this short. Opponents feared losing when they played Michael Jordan; opponents worried about their health when they faced Lawrence Taylor. That's a big difference. That will keep you up the night before games – and afterward, too.
Medow: Fiction – On a side note, I know it absolutely must have killed Dan Salomone to include this statement in this week's edition of Fact or Fiction because he rarely opens the door for me to discuss the greatest basketball player of all-time. John Schmeelk is a completely different story. Jordan caused him plenty of nightmares throughout his childhood because the Bulls with MJ eliminated the Knicks all five times they met in the postseason (1989 Eastern Conference semis, 1991 quarters, 1992 semis, 1993 ECF, 1996 semis). That fact never gets old. So, although he may not admit it publicly, Schmeelk absolutely dreaded having to watch Jordan face his team, and I enjoy reminding him of that. Now that all those important factors out of the way, let's address the topic at hand. It goes without saying both Lawrence Taylor and Michael Jordan had a significant impact on their respective teams and were two outstanding athletes on a level far above the rest of the competition.
Taylor's impact was limited to one side of the ball, whereas Jordan played both. When opponents played against Jordan, they had to worry about defending him and trying to solve his defense. Opposing defensive players didn't have to worry about LT so much. While Taylor helped the Giants win a pair of Super Bowls, five other teams (including two division rivals) claimed Lombardi Trophies, three on multiple occasions. Jordan dominated the '90s and is responsible for depriving many Hall of Famers and even more All-Stars a ring. The only team to win a title during the Bulls dynasty when Jordan was on the court was the Rockets in 1995, but that came in a season when Jordan had just returned from baseball and played in only 17 regular season games and had no training camp. I'm sure many players, especially opposing offensive linemen and quarterbacks, dreaded facing Taylor, but every single player on the opposing roster had to deal with Jordan. No exceptions. No shortcuts.
The best photos of Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor, who was named to the NFL 100 All-Time Team
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor, left, shares a laugh linebacker Pepper Johnson during the team's training camp on July 31, 1993 at Fairleigh Dickinson University in New York. (AP Photo/Kevin Larkin)
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) pressures Minnesota Vikings quarterback Jim McMahon Jan. 9, 1994 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) is congregated by Mark Collins (25) and Carl Banks (58) after his interception and touchdown run on a Joe Montana pass in the second quarter on Sunday, Jan. 4, 1986 in East Rutherford, N.J. at Giants stadium. The interception helped the Giants beat the San Francisco 49 ers 49-3 in their NFL playoff game. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
FILE - In a Jan. 20, 1991 file photo New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor runs after recovering a 49ers fumble in the fourth quarter of the NFC championship game to help win the game 15-13 in San Francisco. The two teams will meet again Sunday Jan. 22, 2012 to vie for the NFC championship. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli/file)
FILE - In this Jan. 25, 1987, file phot, New York Giants defense Lawrence Taylor (56), Erik Howard (74) and Leonard Marshall (70) celebrate over Denver broncos quarterback John Elway after he was sacked by George Martin (75) for safety in the second quarter of Super Bowl XXI in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Ron Heflin, File)
Lawrence Taylor of the New York Giants forces Tampa Bay Buccaneer Quarterback Steve DeBerg to throw an incomplete pass to prevent a fourth quarter sack on Sunday, Sept. 24, 1984 game at the Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
LT at his Locker before his final home game 1993
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor, dressed in shorts, heads for plane to Honolulu at Los Angeles International airport on Monday, Jan. 26, 1987. Taylor will participate in the Pro Bowl. Giants won Super Bowl Sunday with a 39-20 victory over Denver Broncos. (AP Photo/Bob Gablraith)
The defense of the New York Giants football team shown with their new poster,"The Crunch Bunch" subtitled, "The Board of De-Wreckers," in New York on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1982. From left: Lawrence Taylor, Captain Harry Carson, Brad Van Pelt and Brian Kelly. (AP Photo/Mario Suriani)
New York Giants Lawrence Taylor, left, and Harry Carson open gifts and fan mail in the Giants locker room in East Rutherford after practice on Friday, Jan. 16, 1987. The Giants leave Sunday for Pasadena, California were they will face the Denver Broncos on January, 25 in Super Bowl XXI. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
New York Giants, from left, Lawrence Taylor, Jim Burt, Carl Banks, and Eric Dorsey pause during practice at the Giants training camp in Pleasantville, N.Y. on Monday, August 4, 1987. (AP Photo/G. Paul Burnett)
New York Giants star linebacker Lawrence Taylor is surrounded by reporters' microphones as he answers their questions during the morning press conferences on Jan. 22, 1987 in Anaheim. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
Former New York Giants head coach Bill Parcells, left, holds the Super Bowl XXV trophy while joining former linebacker Lawrence Taylor on stage during a 25 year anniversary celebration at halftime of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Former New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor waves to the crowd during a halftime ceremony of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Indianapolis Colts Monday, Nov. 3, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
This Oct. 25, 2009, file photo shows Football Hall of Famer and former New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor gesturing to the crowd during a pregame ceremony before an NFL football game between the Arizona Cardinals and the New York Giants, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Mel Evans, File)
Former New York Giants Lawrence Taylor shows off his Hall of Fame ring that he received during a half time ceremony at Giants Stadium Monday, Oct. 18, 1999, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants defeated the Dallas Cowboys 13-10. (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
Former New York Giants star Lawrence Taylor talks to the crowd during half time of the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants game at night on Monday, Oct. 10, 1994 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Taylor's old number was retired in his honor by the Giants. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Gatorade drenched New York Giants coach Bill Parcells, right, hugs his top linebacker Lawrence Taylor after the Giants clinched the NFC Eastern championship of the NFL with a 34-17 win over the Los Angeles Raiders at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, Dec. 24, 1989. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
Lawrence Taylor speaks to reporters during a news conference held for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's newest members in Los Angeles on Thursday, Feb. 4, 1999. Taylor, a New York Giants linebacker and the dominant defensive player of his time, was elected in his first year of eligibility. He was joined by running back Eric Dickerson, tight end Ozzie Newsome and guards Tom Mack and Billy Shaw. (AP Photo/Michael Caulfield)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Ron Jaworski is sacked by New York Giants Lawrence Taylor for a four-yard loss during second quarter action at Philadelphia's Veterans' Stadium, Nov. 10, 1986. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Lawrene Taylor (56) of the New York Giants on the field at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium in Washington D.C. on December 19, 1982.
New York Giants coach Bill Parcells is carried on the shoulders of Lawrence Taylor (56) and Carl Banks (58) after winning the Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 28, 1991. The Giants defeated the Buffalo Bills, 20-19. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke)
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor bites on a cigar as he signs an autograph on a football for a fan in the lobby of the team's Costa Mesa, California, hotel on Sunday, Jan. 19, 1987. The Giants arrived to begin workouts for next week's Superbowl. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
Washington Redskins Gerald Riggs tries to break free from New York Giants' Greg Jackson, on ground, as Giants' Lawrence Taylor, right, moves in to cap the play during first quarter action at RFK Stadium in Washington, Sept. 11, 1989. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
New York Giants Lawrence Taylor, (56), is hauled down by Pittsburgh Steelers center Mike Webster, (52), after recovering a fumble by Steeler quarterback Mark Malone during the third quarter of NFL exhibition game in Pittsburgh at night on Friday, August 31, 1985. The Giants won the game 24-14. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
New York Giants quarterback Jeff Hostetler rolls backward into a handstand as Lawrence Taylor (56) hugs kicker Matt Bahr after game-winning field goal in final second of NFC championship game in San Francisco, Jan. 20, 1991. Hostetler held the ball then rolled into the handstand. Giants go to Super Bowl with 15-13 victory. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
Lawrence Taylor of the New York Giants during the Giants 19-13 loss to the Los Angeles Rams at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on September 8, 1991
Lawrence Taylor (56) of the New York Giants in action during Super Bowl XXV at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, FL on January 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Buffalo Bills 20-19.
Lawrence Taylor of the New York Giants
Lawrence Taylor (56) of the New York Giants hits Troy Aikman (8) of the Dallas Cowboys during the Giants 15-0 win at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on December 16, 1989.
Lawrence Taylor of the New York Giants during the Giants 24-14 win over the Minnesota Vikings at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on October 30, 1989
Lawrence Taylor (56) of the New York Giants dumps Gatorade during a game from the Giants 1989 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Lawrence Taylor (56) of the New York Giants on the sideline during a game from the Giants at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Lawrence Taylor of the New York Giants during the Giants 34-17 win over the Los Angeles Raiders at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on December 24, 1989
Lawrence Taylor of the New York Giants during the Giants 35-7 win over the Phoenix Cardinals at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on September 24, 1989
Lawrence Taylor (56) of the New York Giants hits Steve Pelluer (16) of the Dallas Cowboys during the Giants 28-21 win at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on November 6, 1988.
Lawrence Taylor of the New York Giants during the Giants 28-12 win over the Kansas City Chiefs at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on December 11, 1988
Lawrence Taylor (56) of the New York Giants in action during the Giants 24-14 win over the Washington Redskins at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium in Washington D.C. on December 7, 1986.
Lawrence Taylor (56) of the New York Giants pursues Stump Mitchell (30) of the St. Louis Cardinals during the Giants 27-7 win at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on December 14, 1986.
Lawrence Taylor (56) of the New York Giants returns an interception for a touchdown during the Giants 49-3 win over the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Playoff game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on January 4, 1987.
Lawrence Taylor (56) of the New York Giants waits for the snap during the Giants 39-20 win over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXI at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on January 25, 1987.
Lawrence Taylor (56) of the New York Giants celebrates during a game from the Giants 1986 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Lawrence Taylor (56), Gary Reasons (55) and Kenny Hill (48) of the New York Giants purées Art Monk (81) of the Washington Redskins during the Giants 17-0 win in the NFC Championship Game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on January 11, 1987.
Lawrence Taylor of the New York Giants during the Giants 17-3 win over the Washington Redskins at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on October 20, 1985..
Lawrence Taylor (56) of the New York Giants pressures Ron Jaworski (7) of the Philadelphia Eagles during the Giants 17-13 loss at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on October 9, 1983.
Lawrence Taylor of the New York Giants during the Giants 24-19 win over the Los Angeles Rams at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on November 10, 1985..
Lawrence Taylor (56) of the New York Giants in action during the Giants 17-13 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on October 9, 1983.
Lawrence Taylor (56) of the New York Giants pressures Dan Fouts (14) of the San Diego Chargers during the Giants 41-34 loss at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on October 2, 1983.
Lawrence Taylor of the New York Giants during the Giants 15-14 loss to the Washington Redskins at RFK Stadium in Washington, DC on December 19, 1982
Lawrence Taylor of the New York Giants during the Giants 23-15 win over the Minnesota Vikings at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on December 9, 1990
Lawrence Taylor of the New York Giants during the Giants 21-14 win over the Tampa Bay Bucaneers at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, FL on November 24, 1991
The player you're most anxious to see on the field whenever they return is QB Daniel Jones.
Schmeelk: Fact -- There is no more important position in any sport than quarterback. Coming off a strong rookie season, Jones will be playing in an offensive system much different than Pat Shurmur's west coast based scheme. Even without spring workouts, Jones' diligent work ethic and intelligence should allow him to learn Jason Garrett's offense. I am anxious to see how quickly he is able to transfer that knowledge to the field. I'm even more curious to see how Jones' skillset fits into what Garrett asks him to do. Jones taking a big jump in his second season, specifically cutting down his turnovers, will be the most important factor in whether the Giants have an improved season.
Salomone: Fact – There's too much agreement between the three of us this week. That can't be good for me. But yes, DJ is the man to watch whenever players return to the field. He broke pretty much every franchise record for rookie quarterbacks, and now he is learning an offense under Jason Garrett, whose system produced eight top-10 finishes in yards with him as either coordinator or head coach in Dallas. That includes a No. 1 finish last year. On top of that, it will be interesting to see the dynamic between Jones and Joe Judge, who had a front row seat to the most accomplished head coach-quarterback tandem in history in Bill Belichick and Tom Brady.
Medow: Fact -- As Daniel Jones enters his second season in the league, he is again learning a new offense, working with a new offensive coordinator and building a relationship with a new head coach. That fact alone makes him the player to watch once the team returns to action. With no on-field work and the offseason limited to virtual means, it's going to be interesting to see how he adapts to the new scheme and how quickly that translates to the field. Offensive production is based on several factors, but Jones has the reins so his decision-making and performance will determine the ceiling for that facet of the team.
Jabrill Peppers is the Giants' top candidate to have a breakout season.
Schmeelk: Fiction -- I do think there's an opportunity for Peppers to have a breakout season, but I am going to go with Dexter Lawrence. The big man will have a chance to play beside Leonard Williams and Dalvin Tomlinson on the defensive line, which should limit the attention he receives on a down by down basis. He is a monstrous man with the agility of a smaller one. I would expect him to approach five sacks and be a dominant force in the run game. There were times in practice last year, even against a veteran like Kevin Zeitler, he looked nearly impossible to block one on one. With some more refinement of his technique, I think he may be able to bring that dominance to regular season games.
Salomone: Fact – What has been the theme of the offseason not only for the Giants but also around the NFL? Versatility. Judge needs players who can adapt week to week, possession by possession, and play to play depending on the game plan. Peppers can play a variety of roles on defense and special teams. It's going to be fun to watch what he does with this coaching staff.
Medow: Fiction -- I'm going with another member of the 2017 draft class. Last season, Evan Engram was on pace for a career year, but he was once again struck by the injury bug. 2019 had breakout season written all over it for Engram and I think he will have a great shot to accomplish that feat in 2020, given how much the Cowboys involved the tight end in their offense during Jason Garrett's tenure. If you look at Jason Witten and Blake Jarwin's production under Garrett, that's a promising sign for what Engram can do this season. Last season through the first five games, Engram accumulated 33 receptions, 373 yards and two touchdowns. Just think what he can do if he stays healthy and plays a full season.
View photos of Giants safety Jabrill Peppers.
New York Giants free safety Jabrill Peppers (21) celebrates during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 in Foxborough, Mass. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants free safety Jabrill Peppers (21) runs against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
New York Giants free safety Jabrill Peppers (21) in coverage during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. Dallas won 37-18. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants S Jabrill Peppers (21) during a week 9 game against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
New York Giants free safety Jabrill Peppers (21) in coverage during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. Dallas won 37-18. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants defensive back Jabrill Peppers (21) waits for the snap during an NFL game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019 in Chicago. The Bears defeated the Colts 19-14. (Greg Trott via AP)
New York Giants Media Day Photography Shoot.
New York Giants free safety Jabrill Peppers smiles while listening to a question at a news conference during NFL football mini camp at the team's training facility Tuesday, June 4, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) returns a punt during an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday November 24, 2019 in Chicago (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants defensive back Jabrill Peppers (21) defends during an NFL game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019 in Chicago. The Bears defeated the Colts 19-14. (Greg Trott via AP)
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) drops into coverage during a NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday Nov. 10, 2019 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets defeated the Giants 34-27. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New York Giants defensive back Jabrill Peppers (21) in action on defense during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Cowboys defeated the Giants 37-18. (Joe Robbins via AP)
New York Giants free safety Jabrill Peppers (21) in coverage during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. Dallas won 37-18. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
S Jabrill Peppers (21) at New York Giants Training Camp 2019 at Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, NJ
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) tackles Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (20) during an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in East Rutherford, NJ. The Cowboys defeated the Giants, 38-17. (James D. Smith via AP)
New York Giants free safety Jabrill Peppers (21) in coverage during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 in Foxborough, Mass. New England won 35-14. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) looks to make a tackle during a Monday Night NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Monday November 4, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus via AP)
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) is tackled by New York Giants free safety Jabrill Peppers (21) during an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. Dallas won 37-18. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants free safety Jabrill Peppers plays against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
New York Giants free safety Jabrill Peppers (21) defends during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots defeated the Giants, 35-14. (Ryan Kang via AP)
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday October 20, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus via AP)
Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (20) is tackled by New York Giants free safety Jabrill Peppers (21) and free safety Antoine Bethea (41) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants free safety Jabrill Peppers (21) runs around the edge as Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle D.J. Humphries (74) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. Arizona won 27-21. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants free safety Jabrill Peppers (21) in coverage during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. Arizona won 27-21. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants free safety Jabrill Peppers watches against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
New York Giants free safety Jabrill Peppers (21) defends during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots defeated the Giants, 35-14. (Ryan Kang via AP)
New York Giants free safety Jabrill Peppers (21) celebrates after the team scored a touchdown during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots defeated the Giants, 35-14. (Ryan Kang via AP)
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday September 22, 2019 in Tampa, Fla. ( Tom DiPace via AP)
A detail view of New York Giants free safety Jabrill Peppers' jersey during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 in Foxborough, Mass. New England won 35-14. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook is stripped of the ball for a fumble by New York Giants free safety Jabrill Peppers (21) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) returns an interception for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins Sunday September 29, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) poses for a photo during a portrait shoot on Thursday, May 30, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Rob Tringali via AP)
New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) is sacked by New York Giants' Markus Golden (44) as Jabrill Peppers (21) closes in during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) talks to his teammates following an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins Sunday September 29, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants free safety Jabrill Peppers (21) and linebacker Markus Golden (44) take down Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber (25) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Washington Redskins running back Wendell Smallwood (34) is tackled by New York Giants defensive back Grant Haley (34) and free safety Jabrill Peppers (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants free safety Jabrill Peppers (21) reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) returns an interception for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins Sunday September 29, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants defensive back Jabrill Peppers (21) looks on during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019 in Tampa, Fla. The Giants defeated the Buccaneers 32-31. (Joe Robbins via AP)
New York Giants' Jabrill Peppers, right, intercepts a pass intended for Washington Redskins' Jeremy Sprinkle (87) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants free safety Jabrill Peppers (21) defends during an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Bills defeated the Giants, 28-14. (Ryan Kang via AP)
New York Giants free safety Jabrill Peppers (21) looks on during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys beat the Giants 35-17. (Cooper Neill via AP)
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) during NFL training camp on Friday August 2, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants free safety Jabrill Peppers celebrates his touchdown with Giants fans during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) during NFL training camp on Friday August 2, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants S Jabrill Peppers (21) during a week 9 game against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
New York Giants free safety Jabrill Peppers (21) returns a punt during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys beat the Giants 35-17. (Cooper Neill via AP)
tNew York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday September 8, 2019 in Arlington,Texas. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) during NFL training camp on Friday August 2, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants free safety Jabrill Peppers (21) celebrates a defensive interception during NFL training camp on Thursday July 25, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) poses for a photo during a portrait shoot on Thursday, May 30, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Rob Tringali via AP)
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) poses for a photo during a portrait shoot on Thursday, May 30, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Rob Tringali via AP)
New York Giants free safety Jabrill Peppers (21) carries the ball during a NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) poses for a photo during a portrait shoot on Thursday, May 30, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Rob Tringali via AP)
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) poses for a photo during a portrait shoot on Thursday, May 30, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Rob Tringali via AP)
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) poses for a photo during a portrait shoot on Thursday, May 30, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Rob Tringali via AP)
New York Giants' Jabrill Peppers speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's training camp in Thursday, July 25, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) poses for a photo during a portrait shoot on Thursday, May 30, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Rob Tringali via AP)
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) poses for a photo during a portrait shoot on Thursday, May 30, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Rob Tringali via AP)
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) poses for a photo during a portrait shoot on Thursday, May 30, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Rob Tringali via AP)
New York Giants S Jabrill Peppers (21) during a week 9 game against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) poses for a photo during a portrait shoot on Thursday, May 30, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Rob Tringali via AP)
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) poses for a photo during a portrait shoot on Thursday, May 30, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Rob Tringali via AP)
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) poses for a photo during a portrait shoot on Thursday, May 30, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Rob Tringali via AP)
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) poses for a photo during a portrait shoot on Thursday, May 30, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Rob Tringali via AP)
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) poses for a photo during a portrait shoot on Thursday, May 30, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Rob Tringali via AP)
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) poses for a photo during a portrait shoot on Thursday, May 30, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Rob Tringali via AP)
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) poses for a photo during a portrait shoot on Thursday, May 30, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Rob Tringali via AP)
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) poses for a photo during a portrait shoot on Thursday, May 30, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Rob Tringali via AP)
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) poses for a photo during a portrait shoot on Thursday, May 30, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Rob Tringali via AP)
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) poses for a photo during a portrait shoot on Thursday, May 30, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Rob Tringali via AP)
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) practices during OTA practice on Monday May 20, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) poses for a photo during a portrait shoot on Thursday, May 30, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Rob Tringali via AP)
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) poses for a photo during a portrait shoot on Thursday, May 30, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Rob Tringali via AP)
New York Giants S Jabrill Peppers (21) during a week 9 game against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
S Jabrill Peppers (21)
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) poses for a photo during a portrait shoot on Thursday, May 30, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Rob Tringali via AP)
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) walks to the field before a week 8 regular season game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Sunday October 27th, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan
New York Giants Media Day Photography Shoot.
S Jabrill Peppers (21)
New York Giants S Jabrill Peppers during week 2 game against the Buffalo Bills in East Rutherford, NJ
S Jabrill Peppers (21)
New York Giants S Jabrill Peppers (21) during a regular season week 4 game against the Washington Redskins at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
New York Giants S Jabrill Peppers (21) during a regular season week 3 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James in Tampa, FL.
Fantennial concert and event at MetLife Stadium
S Jabrill Peppers (21) at New York Giants Training Camp 2019 at Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, NJ
New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley & S Jabrill Peppers during a regular season week 3 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James in Tampa, FL.
New York Giants vs New York Jets Pre-Season Game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
a boogie wit da hoodie performs at New York Giants Fantennial Kickoff Party
New York Giants OTA #2 at Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, NJ
S Jabrill Peppers (21) at New York Giants Training Camp 2019 at Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, NJ
S Jabrill Peppers (21) at New York Giants Training Camp 2019 at Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, NJ
New York Giants vs New York Jets Pre-Season Game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) at preseason week 1 game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
S Jabrill Peppers (21) at New York Giants Training Camp 2019 at Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, NJ
New York Giants Media Day Photography Shoot.
New York Giants Media Day Photography Shoot.
New York Giants Media Day Photography Shoot.
