EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The Giants will try to win for the first time this season on their home field when they host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday in MetLife Stadium. A victory on Monday night in San Francisco broke a five-game losing streak and improved the Giants' record to 2-7. Since winning its first two games of the season, Tampa Bay has lost six of its last seven and is 3-6, including 1-4 on the road. The Giants lead the regular-season series, 13-7, and won the only postseason meeting between the teams in 2007. They last faced each other on Oct, 1, 2017, when Nick Folk kicked a 34-yard field goal as time expired to give the Bucs a 25-23 victory in Raymond James Stadium.
What is the Buccaneers biggest strength?
Their passing offense. Tampa Bay leads the NFL with 361.2 passing yards per game (and with an average of 452.8 total yards). Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, who has reclaimed the starting job from Jameis Winston, is a gunslinger who is always looking to make the big play downfield. Fitzpatrick is also deceptively athletic; he can move and slide and get out on the edge, and he is not afraid to take chances. It also helps that he throws to four wideouts and two tight ends who are exceptional receivers.
Which player is key to the Buccaneers' offense?
Surprise, it's Fitzpatrick. His statistics aren't as gaudy as some other quarterbacks, because Winston started three games. But the most telling number is 9.8, which is Fitzpatrick's league-leading average yards per attempt. Fitzpatrick has completed 67.1 percent of his passes, six of his 17 touchdown passes have been 20 yards or longer, and his 107.3 rating is on pace to shatter the Bucs' team record of 97.5 set by Brian Griese in 2004. And Fitzpatrick is perfectly willing to tuck the ball under his arm and run; he is Tampa Bay's second-leading rusher with 138 yards.
A look at the playmakers for the Buccaneers as the Giants prep for Week 11.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (12) runs a route during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) takes a defensive position during an NFL preseason game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 in Tampa, Fla. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) looks to pass during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, November 4, 2018, in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers won 42-28. (Paul Abell via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (84) before an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Tampa Bay wide receiver Mike Evans (13) catches a pass and runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Oh, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Tampa Bay tight end O.J. Howard (80) runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Oh, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver DeSean Jackson (11) runs a route during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber (25) gets tripped up by Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Coty Sensabaugh (24) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Vinny Curry (97) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) takes a defensive position during an NFL game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 in Tampa, Fla. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Devante Bond (59) takes a defensive position during an NFL game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 in Tampa, Fla. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (86) blocks against Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis (33) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers center Ryan Jensen (66) during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, November 4, 2018, in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers won 42-28. (Paul Abell via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers center Ali Marpet (74) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive guard Caleb Benenoch (77) during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, November 4, 2018, in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers won 42-28. (Paul Abell via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackle Demar Dotson (69) against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Adam Humphries (10) runs up field as teammate Donovan Smith (76) blocks Minnesota Vikings cornerback Terence Newman (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Justin Evans (21) during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, November 4, 2018, in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers won 42-28. (Paul Abell via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Adarius Taylor (53) warms up, before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Lavonte David (54) takes a defensive position during an NFL game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 in Tampa, Fla. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Jordan Whitehead (31) warms up before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Brent Grimes (24) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
What is the strength of the Buccaneers' offense?
All those outstanding perimeter players at Fitzpatrick's disposal. Start with Mike Evans, who has team-leading totals of 50 catches for 837 yards and has scored four touchdowns. Evans is 6-5, has long arms, is physical and has improved his route-running. Chris Godwin is another big target with strong hands – and has 37 catches (as does Adam Humphries, a reliable underneath receiver). Longtime Giants nemesis DeSean Jackson plays only 50 percent of the snaps, but remains a premier deep threat; he has touchdown receptions of 75, 60 and 58 yards this season. Tight end O.J. Howard is an excellent combination of size and speed who leads the team with five touchdowns, including a 75-yarder. Cameron Brate is a favorite target in the red zone (14 catches, three touchdowns).
Which player is key to the Buccaneers' defense?
Defensive tackle Gerald McCoy, who missed two games with a calf injury, but has been selected to each of the last six Pro Bowls. A disruptive player vs. the run and pass, McCoy sometimes seems to spend almost as much time in the backfield as the opposing running back.
What is the strength of the Buccaneers' defense?
The front seven. In addition to the indomitable McCoy, former Giant Jason Pierre-Paul has a team-high 8.0 sacks. Right end Vinny Curry missed two games with an ankle injury, but is a high-motor defender who makes plays with great effort. Linebacker Lavonte David is the defensive captain and leads the Bucs with 71 tackles (56 solo). Tampa Bay does miss 2017 Pro Bowl linebacker Kwon Alexander, who tore his ACL at Cleveland last month and is on injured reserve.
Which player is key to the Buccaneers' special teams?
Adarius Taylor is now a full-time linebacker in the wake of Alexander's injury, but he is also a standout special teamer. He teams with cornerback Ryan Smith to give the Bucs a pair of sure tacklers on their coverage teams.
Based on the scouting report, what must the Giants do to win the game?
Play well in the red zone both offensively and defensively, and specifically limit the Bucs' opportunities to score from in close.
Buccaneers injury report:
In addition to Alexander, Tampa Bay has other key defensive players on I.R. The list includes cornerback Vernon Hargreaves and safety Chris Conte. Linebacker Kendell Beckwith is on the reserve/non-foot injury list.
Statistics you should know:
*Coach Dirk Koetter fired defensive coordinator Mike Smith after five games and replaced him with linebackers coach Mark Duffner. But the Bucs are still last in the NFL in points allowed (32.3 a game) and red zone defense (allowing touchdowns on 28 of 32 opposing trips inside the 20-yard line, or 87.5 percent).
*The Buccaneers have committed an NFL-high 25 turnovers and have a league-worst minus-19 turnover differential.
*Tampa Bay's opponents have rushed for more than 115 yards in each of the last four games.
*Last week vs. Washington, Tampa Bay outgained Washington, 501-286, averaged 7.5 yards per play, converted 60 percent of their third downs (six of 10), advanced into the red zone five times – and lost, 16-3. Those five trips ended with two turnovers, two missed field goals, and a field goal.
*The Buccaneers have gone 27 straight quarters without a takeaway on defense.
Photos from the all-time series between the Giants and Buccaneers, which dates back to their first meeting in 1977.
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)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms eyes the bench and raises his hands in victory after he completed a third down pass for a fourth quarter first down that assured the Giants possession of the ball as the clock ran out on their 17-14 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Giants Stadium, Sept. 23, 1984. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarteback Steve DeBerg (17) fumbles when he is hit by New York Giant George Martin, left, and Lawrence Taylor, right, in the second quarter in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 23, 1984. The fumble was recovered by the Giants and led to a touchdown.(AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Gerald Carter loses control of a pass as he is caught between Giants Ted Watts (21) and Elvis Patterson (34) at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Nov. 3, 1985. The Bucs lost 22-20 to the New York Giants. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
Tampa Bay running back Jimmy DuBose, right, on ground, watches in Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., as the football he just carried for 7 yards and fumbled, bounces away, Oct. 16, 1978. The Giants Ernie Jones (31), recovered the ball on Tampa Bay's 42-yard line. The Giants beat the Bucs, 17-14. (AP Photo)
New York Giants Rodney Hampton (27) powers his way past Tampa Bay Buccaneers Hardy Nickerson en route to the Giants second touchdown of the day during the second quarter of their game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sept. 12, 1993. (AP Photo/Mike Derer)
New York Giants head coach Dan Reeves gives some instructions to his starting quarterback Phil Simms during the third quarter of their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday, Sept. 12, 1993. The Giants beat the Buccaneers 23-7 for their second win of the season. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Eric Curry (75) pressures New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) during the first quarter of their match up at Giants Stadium, Sept. 12, 1993. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Craig Erickson (7) loses his balance as New York Giants Erik Hamilton applies pressure during the first quarter of their match at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Sept. 12, 1993. The Giants downed the visiting Buccaneers 23-7. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Eric Zeier (15) gets grabbed from behind by New York Giants linebacker Ryan Phillips during the Giants 17-13 win Sunday afternoon, Sept. 12, 1999 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. Zeier replaced an ineffective Trent Dilfer. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)
New York Giants cornerback Phillippi Sparks (22) can't hang onto a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Bert Emanuel (87) during the second quarter Sunday afternoon, Sept. 12, 1999, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Reidel Anthony (85) gets flipped over by New York Giants defenders Phillippi Sparks (22) and Michael Strahan (92) after making a first quarter reception Sunday afternoon Sept. 12, 1999 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan celebrates after pressuring Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Bruce Gradkowski to throw an incomplete pass on a fourth down play during fourth quarter NFL football Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants beat the Buccaneers, 17-3. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants defensive end David Tollefson (71) knocks down Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jeff Garcia during an NFL wildcard football playoff game Sunday Jan. 6, 2008 in Tampa, Fla.(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) talks with offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride during an NFL wildcard football playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday Jan. 6, 2008 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Alex Smith (81) is stopped by New York Giants linebacker Gerris Wilkinson during an NFL wildcard football playoff game Sunday Jan. 6, 2008 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)
New York Giants fans during an NFL wildcard football playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday Jan. 6, 2008 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL wildcard football playoff game Sunday Jan. 6, 2008 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning signals at the line of scrimmage during an NFL wildcard football playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday Jan. 6, 2008 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)
New York Giants' Gary Ruegamer (65) congratulates teammate Amani Toomer (81) after Toomer's touchdown-reception from quarterback Eli Manning during the third quarter of their NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, in Tampa, Fla. New York won, 24-14. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) reaches out to stop Tampa Bay Buccaneers fullback B.J. Askew (35) as teammate linebacker Gerris Wilkinson (59) moves in during an NFL wildcard football playoff game Sunday Jan 6, 2008 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer (81) reacts after catching a touchdown pass with teammate Steve Smith (12) during an NFL wildcard football playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday Jan. 6, 2008 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)
New York Giants punter Jeff Feagles (18) punts as teammate Madison Hedgecock (39) blocks against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL wildcard football playoff game Sunday Jan 6, 2008 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)
New York Giants defensive end David Tollefson (71) knocks down Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jeff Garcia during an NFL wildcard football playoff game Sunday Jan. 6, 2008 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning celebrates after throwing a fourth-quarter touchdown pass to teammate Amani Toomer during an NFL wild-card football playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) carries the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL wildcard football playoff game Sunday Jan. 6, 2008 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)
New York Giants' Dave Tollefson (71) levels Tampa Bay buccaneers quarterback Jeff Garcia as he throws a fourth quarter pass during an NFL wild-card football playoff game Sunday Jan 6, 2008 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) celebrates with teammate Guy Whimper (79) after throwing a fourth quarter touchdown pass during an NFL wild-card football playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin looks on during an NFL wildcard football playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday Jan. 6, 2008 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) shouts out at the line of scrimmage during an NFL wildcard football playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday Jan. 6, 2008 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning celebrates after throwing a second-quarter touchdown pass to teammate Brandon Jacobs during an NFL wild-card football playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Jan 6, 2008 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)
New York Giants' Ahmad Bradshaw celebrates on the bench during the closing seconds of the fourth quarter of their NFL wild-card playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, in Tampa, Florida. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)
New York Giants cornerback Corey Webster, left, intercepts pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Joey Galloway, right, during the third quarter of their NFL wild-card playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, in Tampa, Florida. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) celebrates after throwing a fourth quarter touchdown pass during an NFL wild-card football playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008 in Tampa, Fla.. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
New York Giants runn ing back Brandon Jacobs (27) dives for extra yards on an 11-yard reception from quarterback Eli Manning during the third quarter of their NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, in Tampa, Fla. Jacobs scored two touchdowns in a 24-14 win over Tampa Bay. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)
New York Giants' Eli Manning (10) shakes hands with Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Ronde Barber (20) after the Giants defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 24-14, during an NFL wild-card football playoff game Sunday, Jan 6, 2008, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
New York Giants' Corey Webster (23), right, runs with an interception intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Joey Galloway (84) during the third quarter of an NFL wild-card football playoff game Sunday Jan 6, 2008, in Tampa, Fla. Blocking for Webster is teammate Gibril Wilson (28). (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara))
New York Giants' Eli Manning (10) throws a third-quarter pass despite the defensive efforts of Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Ryan Nece (56), Kevin Carter (93), and Jovan Haye (71) during an NFL wild-card football playoff game Sunday, Jan 6, 2008 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, right, celebrates his touchdown pass with teammate Rich Seubert during the fourth quarter of their NFL wild-card playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008 in Tampa, Florida. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)
New York Giants receiver Steve Smith (12) is sent flying by Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Brian Kelly (25), left, and Kalvin Parson (39), right, during the second quarter of an NFL wild-card football playoff game Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)
New York Giants' Corey Webster (23) celebrates with teammate Aaron Ross (31) after intercepting a Tampa Bay Buccaneers pass in the end zone during the third quarter of an NFL wild-card football playoff game Sunday Jan 6, 2008 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning celebrates after throwing a fourth-quarter touchdown pass to teammate Amani Toomer during an NFL wild-card football playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Jan 6, 2008, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Nw York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, left, shakes hands with Tampa bay Buccaneers head coach Jon Gruden after the Giants defeated the Buccaneers, 24-14, during an NFL wild-card football playoff game Sunday, Jan 6, 2008, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning fires a first-half pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/ Brian Blanco)
New York Giants' Ahman Bradshaw (44) runs by Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Barrett Ruud during an NFL football game Sunday Sept. 27, 2009 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/ Chris O'Meara)
A fan struggles with the heat during an NFL football game betwen the New York Giants and Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday Sept. 27, 2009 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Tailgaters Orlando Rodrigues, left, Manny Oliver, center, and Ashley Oliver cook a slab of ribs before an NFL football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New York Giants in Tampa, Fla. on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009.
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws as Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Ryan Sims (98) is blocked by Giants Shaun O'Hara during an NFL football game Sunday Sept. 27, 2009 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
New York Giants' Michael Johnson (20) breaks up a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Kellen Winslow during an NFL football game Sunday Sept. 27, 2009 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/ Chris O'Meara)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) fires a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
New York Giants wide receiver Sinorice Moss (83) pulls in a fourth quarter touchdown pass in front of Tampa Bay Buccaneers corner back Aqib Talib (25) during an NFL football game Sunday Sept. 27, 2009 in Tampa, Fla. The Giants won the game 24-0. (AP Photo/ Chris O'Meara)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) rolls out past Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Jimmy Wilkerson (97) and New York Giants guard Chris Snee (76) during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla. on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009. The Giants won 24-0. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay)
Dave Saparito, left, and his son, Chris walk up to the stadium before an NFL football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New York Giants in Tampa, Fla. on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009.
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) completes a pass in front of Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib (25) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants wide receiver Ramses Barden (13) and Martellus Bennett celebrate a touchdown by Bennett during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 41-34. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants Victor Cruz (80), Mitch Petrus (62), Eli Manning (10), Hakeem Nicks (88) and Rueben Randle wait to leave the tunnel before the start of week 2 football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday September 16, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) makes a touchdown catch during a week 2 football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday September 16, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) runs past Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Mark Barron (24) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) looks to pass away from New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants special teams captain Zak DeOssie (51) gets the fans going during a week 2 football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday September 16, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants' Martellus Bennett (85) catches a pass as Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Brandon McDonald (33) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. Bennett scored a touchdown on the play as the Giants won the game 41-34. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants linebacker Michael Boley, right, celebrates with teammate Kenny Phillips, center, as Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Vincent Jackson (83) reacts after Boley intercepted a pass to end an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 41-34. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants linebacker Chase Blackburn (93) sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) during a week 2 football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday September 16, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants' Eli Manning (10) leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 41-34. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Martellus Bennett (85) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 41-34. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks, right, celebrates his touchdown catch with Victor Cruz during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano, left, and New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, right, talk after an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 41-34. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants' Hakeem Nicks (88) runs away from Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Mark Barron (24) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Linval Joseph celebrates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants tight end Martellus Bennett (85) scores a touchdown as he is tackled by Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Brandon McDonald during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 41-34. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants running back Shane Vereen (34) celebrates his touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) leads the team in the huddle during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
New York Giants wide receiver Rueben Randle (82) celebrates after his touchdown reception during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) looks on as players pick themselves up off the ground during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) runs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan Ebenahck)
New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins (20) leaps over Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack)
New York Giants cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
New York Giants tight end Rhett Ellison (85) scores on a 2-yard touchdown reception in front of Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Cameron Lynch (52) and Giants' Jerell Adams (89) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack)
