EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The Giants and Chicago Bears this week resume one of the NFL's oldest and most storied rivalries. In 50 regular season games since 1925, the Bears hold a 28-20-2 advantage over the Giants, who have won three of the last four meetings. In the postseason series, the Bears lead, 5-3, including victories in four out of six NFL Championship games between the two clubs. This season, Chicago is 8-3 and riding a five-game winning streak.
The Giants are 3-8 after losing last Sunday in Philadelphia. The teams last met on Nov. 20, 2016, when the Giants rallied from a seven-point halftime deficit to win, 22-16, in MetLife Stadium.
What is the Bears' biggest strength?
Defense, defense, defense, where the Bears have playmakers at every level and rank in the top five in numerous statistical categories. They are second in the NFL in points allowed (19.2 per game), fourth in net yards allowed (316.1), second in yards-per-play (4.95), second in rushing yards allowed (80.8), and first in takeaways (29). Chicago's pass defense is ranked 10th, giving up 235.3 yards a game, but it has limited opposing quarterbacks to a league-low 78.3 passer rating. The Bears' defense has scored six touchdowns, five on interception returns and one on a fumble return. Safety Eddie Jackson has three of the scores.
W*hich player is key to the Bears' offense?*
Second-year running back Tarik Cohen, a multiple threat who is a matchup problem because of his blazing speed and receiving ability out of the backfield (he has huge hands). Cohen is second on the team with 47 catches and four touchdowns, including a team-long 70-yarder. He has also rushed for 285 yards and two scores.
A special mention goes to quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, who missed the Thanksgiving Day game in Detroit with a right shoulder injury and might be inactive vs. the Giants (he's been limited in practice). Trubisky has thrown 20 touchdown passes and only nine interceptions, and he leads all NFL quarterbacks with 363 rushing yards. His replacement, Chase Daniel, has played in coach Matt Nagy's system for several years.
What is the strength of the Bears' offense?
Nagy's creativity. The first-year head coach spent 10 years – five each in Philadelphia and Kansas City - learning under Andy Reid, one of the NFL's offensive masters. Nagy's three big playmakers are wide receiver Taylor Gabriel, tight end Trey Burton, and Cohen. Gabriel stretches defenses in a number of ways, Burton has eight receptions of more than 20 yards, and Cohen has a knack for shaking off the first tackler. He moves them around the formation in search of favorable matchups, and all three are running and receiving threats. So is Jordan Howard, the team's leading rusher with 536 yards and five touchdowns.
View the projected starters for this Sunday's game against the Bears.
Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson, rear, and teammate linebacker Leonard Floyd (94) celebrate the 76-yard interception that was returned for a touchdown by Jackson during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Chicago Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack waits on the snap during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Chicago Bears' quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) during the NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Mark Black)
Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard (24) rushes against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. (AP Images/Rick Osentoski)
Chicago Bears inside linebacker Roquan Smith (58) in action against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. (AP Images/Rick Osentoski)
Chicago Bears wide receiver Taylor Gabriel (18) makes a reception against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. (AP Images/Rick Osentoski)
Chicago Bears free safety Eddie Jackson (39) during warm ups prior to an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. (AP Images/Rick Osentoski)
Chicago Bears defensive end Akiem Hicks (96) blocks against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
Chicago Bears defensive end Jonathan Bullard (90) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Denver Broncos, Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/G-Jun Yam)
Chicago Bears nose tackle Eddie Goldman (91) celebrates after a quarterback sack during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Chicago Bears inside linebacker Danny Trevathan (59) against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
Chicago Bears cornerback Prince Amukamara (20) during an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
Chicago Bears' wide receiver Allen Robinson (12) during the NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Mark Black)
Detroit Lions defensive end Da'Shawn Hand (93) is blocked by Chicago Bears offensive guard James Daniels (68) during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
Chicago Bears offensive tackle Charles Leno (72) prepares to block Detroit Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah (94) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Chicago Bears center Cody Whitehair (65) in the first half during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Chicago Bears offensive tackle Bobby Massie (70) waits on the snap during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Chicago Bears offensive tackle Bobby Massie (70) in the first half during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Chicago Bears tight end Trey Burton catches during pregame of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Chicago Bears strong safety Adrian Amos (38) during an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
Chicago Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
Chicago Bears fullback Michael Burton (46) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Which player is key to the Bears' defense?
Outside linebacker/game-wrecker Khalil Mack. Though he missed two games with an ankle injury, Mack leads the Bears with 8.0 sacks and is tied for the NFL lead with five forced fumbles. Acquired in a trade with Oakland on Sept. 1, Mack went on to earn the NFC Defensive Player of the Month. In four September games, Mack had 17 tackles, 5.0 sacks, four forced fumbles, three tackles for loss, and an interception he returned for a touchdown at Green Bay.
What is the strength of the Bears' defense?
The front seven, which has dominated opponents during Chicago's winning streak. Mack is not a one-man band. Eddie Goldman is a very good run-stuffing defensive tackle. Next to him is Akiem Hicks, who is more of a pass rusher and has 4.0 sacks. Three of the Bears' four starting linebackers – Leonard Floyd, Roquan Smith and Mack – are former first-round draft choices. Smith, a rookie, leads the team with 81 tackles (61 solo) and has 4.0 sacks. Danny Trevathan, the fourth backer, is second with 75 stops (54 solo). Floyd is much more disruptive than his statistics (29 tackles and 1.0 sack) indicate. Chicago is also solid in the secondary where cornerback Kyle Fuller has five interceptions, Jackson has four, and former Giant Prince Amukamara has two, including one he returned for a touchdown.
Which player is key to the Bears' special teams?
Cohen. Yes, him again. With Chicago's defense routinely stopping opposing offenses, Cohen has NFL-high totals of 26 punt returns and 322 yards. His 12.4-yard average ranks fifth. As a rookie last year, Cohen returned a punt 61 yards for a touchdown against San Francisco.
Based on the scouting report, the Giants must do this one thing to win:
Find a way to run the ball against a team that has been so stingy in giving up yards on the ground. Protect Eli Manning. And most of all…don't turn the ball over. The Bears don't just lead the NFL with 29 takeaways. They have scored a league-best 104 points off those turnovers, 25 more than the runner-up Rams. If the Giants cough up the ball Sunday, they will likely do the same to their chances of winning.
Statistics you should know:
*The Bears are tied with the Cleveland Browns for the NFL's best turnover differential at plus-14. Chicago has league-high totals of 29 takeaways and 20 interceptions.
*Chicago has more interceptions (20) than touchdown passes allowed (19).
*The Bears are 8-0 this season when holding opponents under 24 points.
*The Bears and Chiefs are the only two teams to hold a second-half lead in every game this season.
*Chicago is fifth in points scored (28.8 a game) and second in points allowed (19.2), the only NFL team in the top five in each category.
The Giants first played the Bears in 1925, making this their oldest active series.
Chicago Bears back Beattie Feathers (48) is about to be tossed for loss by Giant Dale Burnett in game played on Oct. 31, 1937 at the Polo Grounds. Bears and Giants played to a 3-3 tie. (AP Photo)
William Beattie "Big Chief" Feathers (48) of the Chicago Bears is off on an end run that resulted in no gain during a game against the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds in New York City Nov., 8, 1936. Number 3 of the Bears running interference is Bronislau "Bronko" Nagurski Bears won, 25-7. (AP Photo)
Ward Cuff, New York Giants halfback, gets off a 42-yard goal against the Chicago Bears Oct. 31, 1937 at the Polo Grounds in New York City. The Bears and Giants played to a 3-3 tie. (AP Photo)
New York Giants halfback Tuffy Leemans (4) runs into some Chicago Bear tacklers as he returns a punt for 15 yards in a game before 50,000 at the Polo Grounds in New York City, Oct. 31, 1937. The Giants and Bears played to a 3-3 tie. (AP Photo)
Chicago Bears' Bernie Masterson (33) scores against the New York Giants in first period of their 1936 game at the Polo Grounds in New York , Nov. 8, 1936. Bears won, 25-7. (AP Photo)
American football player Red Grange of the Chicago Bears is shown during a game against the New York Giants in New York in 1925. The running back is known as the "Galloping Ghost." (AP Photo)
Coach Steve Owen, center, of the New York Giants, discusses the championship game with Chicago Bears quarterback Frank Filchock, left, and end Jim Poole during a workout at the Polo Grounds in New York, on December 11, 1946. (AP Photo)
Frank Filchock, Giants quarterback and passer, and Coach Steve Owen watch fourth quarter action in the Giants-Chicago Bears Championship playoff game in New York on Dec. 15, 1946. The Bears broke the 14-14 tie in the last period to win 24-14. (AP Photo)
Giants' Mel Triplett (33) picks up a block and then charges past Chicago Bears players and over umpire Sam Wilson for 17 yards and a touchdown - first of the game - at Yankee Stadium in New York City, Dec. 30, 1956. Giants routed Bears 4707 to take the NFL championship. Identifiable players are: Alex Webster (29), Stan Wallace (40). (AP Photo/Harry Harris)
Giants backfield coach Vince Lombardi, left, admiring watch presented to Mel Triplett, right, for his play football title game against the Chicago Bears in New York, Dec. 31, 1956. (AP Photo/Tom Fitzsimmons)
New York Coach Jim Lee Howell, left, and Frank Gifford, pose in a dressing room at Yankee Stadum in New York on Dec. 30, 1956. Gifford, instrumental in the Giants' drive toward the championship, scored one of the six touchdowns in the Giants 47-7 victory over the Bears to capture the 1956 NFL championship. (AP Photo)
New York Giant quarterback Charley Conerly, right, and his pass-catching partner, halfback Frank Gifford, celebrate in the dressing room after helping their team to a 47-7 win over the Chicago Bears to gain the National Football League championship at Yankee Stadium in New York City, Dec. 30, 1956. (AP Photo)
Giants' Mel Triplett (33) picks up a block and then charges past Chicago Bears players and over umpire Sam Wilson for 17 yards and a touchdown - first of the game - at Yankee Stadium in New York City, Dec. 30, 1956. Giants routed Bears 4707 to take the NFL championship. Identifiable players are Ed Meadows (86), Roosevelt Brown (79), Jack Stroud (66), Alex Webster (29), Joe Fortunato (31), Wayne Hansen (51), Stan Wallace (40), McNeil Moore (29), Ray Smith (20) and J.C. Caroline. (AP Photo/Harry Harris)
New York Giants quarterback Y.A. Tittle passes a snowball to teammate and halfback Frank Gifford, left, as they play around on a mound of snow at New York's Yankee Stadium on Dec. 24, 1963. The Giants play the Chicago Bears on Dec. 29 for the National Football League Championship. (AP Photo)
Disgruntled at his inability to score New York Giants quarterback Y.A. Tittle walks off the field in Chicago on Dec. 29, 1963. Tittle's last-ditch pass had been intercepted by Bears to preserve 14-10 lead in National League playoff. (AP Photo)
Coach Allie Sherman of the New York Giants congratulates his quarterback, Y. A. Tittle, in New York's Yankee Stadium dressing room on Dec. 15, 1963. Tittle pitched his club to a national league eastern conference title over Pittsburgh Steelers, 33-17, with three record breaking touchdown passes. The New York club meets the bears in Chicago Dec. 29 for the national league title. (AP Photo)
Here's an airview of the crowd at Chicago's Wrigley Field on December 29, 1963 just before the start of the National Football League championship game between the New York Giants and the Chicago Bears. With the thermometer in the 10-degree vicinity, 45,801 fans watched the Bears win the title, 14-10. (AP Photo)
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)
Fans at the Giants vs Bears National Football League championship game bundled up against near-zero-weather at Chicago's Wrigley Field, Dec. 30, 1963. (AP Photo)
Laden down with luggage on arrival at Chicago's O'Hare Airport, New York Giants quarterback Y.A. Tittle stoops to autograph a football for three-year-old Joe Sambucci, Dec. 27, 1963. Giants play Chicago Bears Sunday in Wrigley Field for National Football League title. (AP Photo/Larry Stoddard)
Bleak Wrigley Field, covered with new snow, gets a warm-up crew in Chicago, Dec. 23, 1963. They're unloading devices which provide a hot air flow calculated to soften frozen playing field, now under tarpaulins, upper left. The New York Giants and the Chicago Bears will play for the NFL championship. (AP Photo/Charles Knoblock)
At end of Giants-Bears game Y.A. Tittle, New York quarterback, slams down helmet as he reaches bench on Dec. 29, 1963 in Chicago. His last-minute pass toward touchdown that would have reversed outcome of game was intercepted by Bears? Richie Petitbone and Bears championship game lead held, 14-10, since there was time for only one more play and Bears took over the ball. (AP Photo)
Allie Sherman, coach of the New York Giants, gestures towards the empty scoreboard as he talks with newsmen at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill., Dec. 28, 1963. The Giants will play the Chicago Bears tomorrow for the NFL championship. (AP Photo/Paul Cannon)
This trio of football fans in the stands of Chicago's Wrigley Field for the National Football League championship game between the Chicago Bears and New York Giants, Dec. 29, 1963. The fans wore the popular face masks as temperatures hovered at the 10 degree mark. (AP Photo)
Allie Sherman, coach of the New York Giants, holds a handkerchief to his face for warmth as he stands on the cold sidelines at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill., during the NFL championship game with the Chicago Bears, Dec. 29, 1963. (AP Photo)
Walter Payton, Chicago Bears running back, center, is stopped for no gain in the first quarter of game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 1977 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Making the stop are Giants Harry Carson, left, and Clyde Powers. Sleet and an icy field hampered Payton?s chances of breaking O.J. Simpson?s NFL single season rushing record. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
Larry Csonka of the New York Giants finds an arm around his neck as he is stopped after a fourth quarter gain at Giants Stadium by Tom Hicks and Gary Fencik of the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 19, 1977 in East Rutherford. Csonka had his most productive day this season with 100 yards in 22 attempts. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
Chicago Bears Walter Payton, center, pushes his way between New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 18, 1977 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo)
Wide receiver Don Hermann (85) of the New York Giants is pulled down by linebacker Lee Roy Caffey (60) of the Chicago Bears in first quarter action in New York, Sept. 19, 1970. The Bears won, 24-13. (AP Photo/Ron Frehm)
Chicago Bears middle-linebacker Mike Singletary (50) closes in on New York Giants George Adams (33) in an NFC playoff game in Chicago, Ill., on January 7, 1986. (AP Photo /John Swart)
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Chicago Bears in this undated photo. (Tony Tomsic via AP)
New York Giants running back Joe Morris (20) is stopped by Chicago Bears Richard Dent (95) and William Perry (72), as Chicago's defense held the Giants to 32 yards in the Bears 21-0 win during NFC playoff action, Sunday, Jan. 5, 1986 in Chicago, Ill. (AP Photo/Charlie Bennett)
New York Giants running back Joe Morris (20) makes short gain during NFC playoff, first half action against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Ill., Sunday, Jan. 5, 1986. Bears defensive end Richard Dent (95) and line backer Otis Wilson (55) attempt to catch him as Giant guard Bill Ard (61) blocks. (AP Photo)
Chicago Bears Brad Muster (25) is stopped for a loss on fourth down by New York Giants John Washington (73) during a goal-line stand in the second quarter at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Sunday, Jan. 13, 1991. The Bears failure to score was the beginning of a string of frustrations for Chicago. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
New York Giants' quarterback Jeff Hostetler celebrates after throwing a first quarter touchdown pass to wide receiver Stephen Baker. Hostetler later ran for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Sunday, Jan. 13, 1991. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
New York Giants running back Ottis Anderson (24) carries the ball during the Giants' NFC divisional playoff game against the Chicago Bears Jan. 13, 1991 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
New York Giants head coach Bill Parcells receives a cooler full of Gatorade over his head by Giants players Everson Walls (28) and Carl Banks (58) as time runs out in the Giants 31-3 victory over the Chicago Bears at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Sunday, Jan. 13, 1991. To right of Parcells are Giants Pepper Johnson (52) and Lawrence Taylor (56). (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
New York Giants quarterback Jeff Hostetler does a little scrambling to avoid Chicago Bears Steve McMichael (rear) and Trace Armstrong (93) during third quarter action in NFL playoff game, Sunday, Jan. 14, 1991 at Giants Stadium, Rutherford. The giants won 31-3 behind Hostetler. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
Everson Walls of the New York Giants breaks up a pass to Ron Morris of the Chicago Bears in the first quarter at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Jan. 13, 1991. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Quarterbacks Mike Tomczak of the Chicago Bears, left, and Jeff Hostetler of the New York Giants chat together as they leave the field after NFL playoff game, Sunday, Jan. 14, 1991 at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford. The Giants won 31-3 behind Hostetler, who started for the injured Phil Simms. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Ottis "O.J." Anderson (24) is stopped by Chicago Bears' William "The Refrigerator" Perry in the third quarter of the NFC playoff game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Jan. 14, 1991. The Giants won 31-3. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
Players from the New York Giants and Chicago Bears kneel in prayer at midfield following their NFC playoff game Sunday, Jan. 14, 1991 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford. The players were praying for American armed forces involved in Operation Desert Shield. In the game, the Giants won 31-3. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
Running back Rodney Hampton (27) of the New York Giants is grabbed around the waist by linebacker Dante Jones (53) of the Chicago Bears as Richard Dent (95) left, prepares to finish him off at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., Sept. 5, 1993. Hampton lost six yards on the play. (AP Photo/John Swart)
New York Giants wide receiver Ed McCaffrey is tackled after an eight-yard gain by Chicago Bears defenders Chris Zorich, rear, and Anthony Blaylock, right, during the second quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago, Sept. 5, 1993. (AP Photo/Fred Jewell)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) scrambles for yardage against the Chicago Bears during the third quarter in Chicago, Ill., Sept. 22, 1992. (AP Photo/Fred Jewell)
New York Giants head coach Dan Reeves, left, and quarterback Phil Simms, watch David Treadwell kick a field goal in the first quarter during their game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 5, 1993 in Chicago. Simms lead the team 57-yards to set up the field goal. He completed 24-34 for 277 yards as the Giants defeat. (AP Photo/John Swart)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) sets to pass against the Chicago Bears during the first quarter in Chicago, Sept. 5, 1993. Simms completed 24 of 34 passes for 277 yards as the Giants beat the Bears 26-20. (AP Photo/Fred Jewell)
Democratic presidential candidate Bill Clinton waves while attending a game between the Chicago Bears and New York Giants in Chicago, Sept. 22, 1992. Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, right, sits next to the candidate. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
New York Giants' Keith Elias (25) flips over the goal line to score during the fourth quarter in Chicago, Ill., Aug. 27, 1994. The Bears won 27-21, to go undefeated in pre-season play. (AP Photo/Tim Boyle)
New York Giants Lawrence Taylor (56) in action during a game against the Chicago Bears on September 5, 1993 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Giants beat the Bears 26-20. Lawrence Taylor was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1999.(AP Photo/David Durochik)
Chicago Bears quarterback Cade McNown is caught by New York Giants linebacker Jessie Armstead and sacked for a nine-yard loss during the third quarter on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2000, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Fred Jewell)
New York Giants, Michael Strahan (92) during a game against the Chicago Bears on September 17, 2000 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Giants beat the Bears 14-7. Michael Strahan played for 15 years all with the Giants. He was a 7-time Pro Bowler and was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2014.(AP Photo/David Durochik)
Chicago Bears quarterback Rex Grossman (8) scrambles with the ball as New York Giants defensive tackle William Joseph (94) approaches him in the second quarter of their football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006.(AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants' defensive end Michael Strahan (92) reacts after sacking Chicago Bears' quarterback Craig Krenzel in the second quarter of play on Sunday November, 7, 2004 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford. Strahan will miss the rest of the Giants' season with a torn pectoral muscle. Strahan, the NFL's all-time single-season sacks leader, was hurt in the third quarter of a 28-21 loss to the Chicago Bears (AP Photo/Michael Kim)
New York Giants running back Tiki Barber (21) breaks free of a tackle by Chicago Bears defenders in the first quarter of their football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday,Nov. 12, 2006.(AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants running back Tiki Barber (21) gets tackled by Chicago Bears corner back Jerry Azumah (23) in the first quarter of play on Sunday, November, 7, 2004, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Michael Kim)
New York Giants running back Tiki Barber lands in the end zone for a touchdown past Chicago Bears safety Tony Parrish (37) during the third quarter on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2000, at Soldier Field in Chicago. Coming in to help is Giants tackle Luke Petitgout (77). (AP Photo/Fred Jewell)
New York Giants receiver Ron Dixon (86), celebrates with teammates Amani Toomer (81) and Howard Cross after making a touchdown reception in h irst quarter against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2000, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Fred Jewell)
New York Giants' Sam Madison, left, sacks Chicago Bears quarterback Rex Grossman, center, with the help of Osi Umenyiora (72) and Michael Strahan during the second quarter of a football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jerry Lia)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, right, and head coach Tom Coughlin celebrate as officials confirm teammate Amani Toomer's fourth-quarter touchdown catch during a football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 in Chicago. The Giants defeated the Bears, 21-16. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)
New York Giants running back Derrick Ward is forced out of bounds at the 1-yard line by Chicago Bears' Charles Tillman (33), Adewale Ogunleye, and Danieal Manning (38) during the second quarter of n NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jerry Lia)
New York Giants' Eli Manning gives suveniers to fans after a football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 in Chicago. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)
New York Giants' Amani Toomer (81) holds up the football after making a touchdown reception, as Chicago Bears' Brandon McGowan (36) and Brian Urlacher (54) argue that the ball hit the ground during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007, in Chicago. The play was reviewed and the call on the field was upheld for a touchdown. The Giants won 21-16. (AP Photo/Jerry Lai)
New York Giants quarterback celebrates teammate Reuben Droughns' two-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter of a football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007, in Chicago. The Giants defeated the Bears, 21-16. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)
Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) is tackled by New York Giants' Chris Canty (99) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Bears lost the game 17-3. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears at New Meadowlands Stadium, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 17-3. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora, hits Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, right, to break up a pass attempt during the first quarter of an NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) celebrates after sacking Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Hanie, as Giants linebacker Michael Boley (59) looks on during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 17-3. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
In this photo taken Oct. 3, 2010 in East Rutherford, N.J., Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler is sacked by New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck, during the second quarter of an NFL football game. Cutler took several hard hits while getting sacked nine times in the game and suffering a concussion. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, right, is sacked by New York Giants cornerback Aaron Ross (31) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2013, file photo, New York Giants safety Antrel Rolle (26) pushes on the helmet of Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) during the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago. Rolle was penalized 15-yards for unnecessary roughness on the play. Almost once a game, an NFL player absorbs an illegal blow to the head or neck that could put his career, or worse, at risk. The NFL has been trying to prevent such blows over the past four years, targeting improper technique and making it a point of emphasis to penalize and fine players for hits that leave themselves and their opponents vulnerable. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, NOV. 2-3 - FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2013, file photo, Chicago Bears wide receiver Devin Hester (23) gets tackled by New York Giants linebackers Jacquian Williams (57) and Allen Bradford (59) during the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago. In the 10 quarters since the Giants trailed 24-14 at halftime against the Bears, the Giants have given up three points on defense and notched their first two wins of the season, making the bye week tolerable. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
New York Giants quaterbavk Eli Manning (10) calls signals a TD during a week 6 Thursday night football game against the Chicago Bears on October 10, 2013 in Chicago,IL (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2016, file photo, New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) celebrates after intercepting a pass by the Chicago Bears during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, in East Rutherford, N.J. In 2016, Giants' Landon Collins went from one of the NFL’s most promising young defensive players to one of its best. Dave Merritt, the Giants’ safeties coach, thinks the 23-year-old year has room to grow, a lot of room. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) reacts after sacking Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) slows his forward motion after catching a pass for a touchdown against the Chicago Bears during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) catches a pass for a touchdown against the Chicago Bears during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) waves to fans as he leaves the field after playing against the Chicago Bears in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 22-16. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
