PRESEASON ROLLS ON
Brian Daboll made his NFL head coaching debut last week when the Giants traveled to Foxboro and defeated the Patriots, 23-21. Now it's time for Daboll to take the sideline at MetLife Stadium for the first time as head coach of the Giants as his squad will welcome the Cincinnati Bengals to East Rutherford on Sunday for their second preseason game at 7 p.m. Following the game, the Giants will have just one more preseason tuneup before the start of the regular season when they take on the Jets at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 28 (1 p.m. kickoff).
"Just keep grinding away. Keep improving our fundamentals," Daboll has said of the week's work. "It's going to be a big thing. I thought we improved a little bit on that [vs. the Pats] pass protection-wise with the backs, playing the deep ball with the defensive backfield. Again, you can't tackle. I think we missed six tackles the first game. So improvements fundamentally is the most important."
ALL-TIME SERIES
The Giants and Bengals have met five times in the preseason with New York winning four of five meetings. The Bengals lead the all-time regular season series, 6-5, dating to 1972, but the Giants emerged with the victory in their last meeting in 2020.
INJURY REPORT
There are no official injury reports in the preseason, but coach Brian Daboll announced this morning that the following players will likely not suit up against the Bengals: OL Ben Bredeson, OL Jon Feliciano, RB Matt Breida, RB Gary Brightwell, TE Andre Miller, TE Ricky Seals-Jones, OL Jamil Douglas, OL Shane Lemieux, WR Darius Slayton, WR Kadarius Toney, DL Leonard Williams, OLB Elerson Smith, T Garrett McGhin, OL Joshua Ezeudu, S Dane Belton, CB Cor'Dale Flott, CB Rodarius Williams, and OLB Jihad Ward. WR Sterling Shepard, C Nick Gates and T Matt Peart remain on the Physically Unable to Perform list and will not suit up.
GARCIA TO START AT CENTER
With the injuries to Feliciano, Douglas, Lemieux, Bredeson and McGhin, the Giants will have a new starting center for Sunday's game against the Bengals: Max Garcia. The eighth-year veteran played in 93 games (52 starts) for the Broncos and Cardinals since his selection in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL Draft. Garcia played 15 games (11 starts) for Arizona last year, four of which came at center (the other seven at right guard). He had success at the center position in his final year at Florida, as well, where he started all 13 games for the Gators and was voted Second-Team All-SEC.
ROSTER MOVES
The Giants made several moves at the start of the week, waiving FB/TE Jeremiah Hall, DB Gavin Heslop and WR Austin Proehl in order to reach the 85-man roster limit by Tuesday's deadline. The roster flux continued Friday as DL Christopher Hinton was waived and WR Robert Foster was placed on injured reserve in order to make room for OL Chris Owens and OL Josh Rivas, the latter of who was previously waived on Sunday.
More moves are coming in the next few days, as the Giants must get the roster down to 80 players by Tuesday. Teams will then have to reduce their rosters down to 53 by Tuesday, Aug. 30.
RUN GAME STRONG
The run offense got off to a stellar start against the Patriots last week. The Giants averaged nearly 5.5 yards per carry when they gained 177 yards on 33 carries. Antonio Williams led the way with nine rush attempts for 61 yards (6.8 avg.) and the lone touchdown on the ground.
"I thought they did a nice job with it," offensive coordinator Mike Kafka said Thursday. "There was definitely some production there and some good things from all the backs, really, and the o-line – they did a really good job in that game and that was definitely one of the highlights of the game."
Matt Breida will miss his second consecutive preseason game this weekend while Gary Brightwell, who gained 40 yards on seven rushes (5.7 avg.) against New England, will also miss the matchup against the Bengals. Daboll was noncommittal about whether or not Saquon Barkley will play Sunday, but regardless, Williams, Jashaun Corbin and Sandro Platzgummer should get extended action in the second preseason game.
SAQUON'S LEADERSHIP
Barkley saw his first preseason action since his rookie season last week when he totaled 21 yards on five touches (four rushes, one reception). After his day was done, Barkley, a team captain the last three seasons, was seen loudly cheering on his teammates on the sideline. Daboll touched on the importance of team camaraderie, and how Barkley has played a crucial part in that this year.
"We're just trying to build as good a team chemistry as we can," said Daboll. "That's important. That's important during the season, as you guys know; you've been through NFL seasons for a long time. There's a lot of things that don't go as planned, and you have to stay strong within your group. And you have to support one another. And you have to concentrate and focus on the things you can control.
"And I'll just say with Saquon in general, he's been excellent since he's been here in the spring, picking up our stuff and into summer. His leadership has really been good. It's stood out in a strong way to me as is his performance and the way that he approaches it on a day-to-day basis. He's been fantastic."
Another year removed from the torn ACL that forced him to miss almost the entire 2020 season, Barkley feels a lot more confident in his knee this season. The 25-year-old said he wanted to improve on his pass protection in 2022. Barkley was working on that aspect of his game with former Patriots RB Kevin Faulk, a Bill Walsh minority coaching intern on Daboll's staff, during a special teams period Thursday. The fifth-year veteran is ready to do whatever it takes to help the team.
"I'm just trying to do a really good job of listening to the coaches, listening to the training staff and come here and try to compete and get better every single day," Barkley said. "My motto this year is whatever the coaches want me to do, I just go out there and try to compete and do it to the best of my ability."
WR COMPETITION
Kenny Golladay had arguably his strongest day of training camp on Thursday, catching several passes from Daniel Jones including a deep shot of 40+ yards.
"I thought he made some plays today," Jones told reporters after that session. "I thought we spread the ball around well, and obviously, he had the deep shot he made a nice adjustment on, a big play there. I think he's had a good camp, and we'll keep working with him."
With Kadarius Toney, Darius Slayton and Sterling Shepard missing Sunday's game, the coaching staff will get a great opportunity to see what the wide receivers battling for roster spots can do. Collin Johnson (seven receptions for 82 yards) and Richie James (three catches for 44 yards and a touchdown) led the team in receiving last week. Those two, along with C.J. Board, Marcus Kemp, David Sills and several others, should see plenty of action against the Bengals.
YOUNG LBs DEVELOPING
The Giants emerged from the 2022 NFL Draft with an 11-person draft class, two of which are listed as inside linebackers. On the latest unofficial depth chart, Darrian Beavers is listed on the second team at the WILL position, while Micah McFadden is the third-team MLB. Both rookies saw extended action against the Patriots last week and performed well. Beavers finished with three solo tackles, including a tackle for loss, while McFadden tied DB Darren Evans and LB Austin Calitro with a team-high four tackles. Wink Martindale is pleased with the growth he's seen out of the two rookies.
"I was really pleased with the whole linebacker room," said the defensive coordinator. "I told (Inside Linebackers Coach John Egorugwu) Egs that. Egs did a nice job of getting those guys ready for that game, the way they tackled, the way the pressed the line of scrimmage. And they're starting the younger linebackers, which is the hardest thing to teach, is they're using their hands better. Once you get a linebacker who can use his hands, then you've got a linebacker. I think they're both coming along really well and right on schedule."
Speaking of young linebackers, the Giants got Azeez Ojulari back on the field earlier this week. Ojulari had eight sacks last year and became the first player in franchise history to register a sack in each of his first three games. Ojulari will be joined on the edge by rookie OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux, and the two seem excited to challenge each other this season.
"Obviously, he's a great player and now that he's really back, we get to have his presence and get to continue to build that team camaraderie," Thibodeaux said Friday. "It's been great, I'm excited to keep it going... I told him yesterday in the meeting like everything he does I want to do it better. Whether it's eating, sleeping, or breathing, I'm going to try to do it better. So, just continuing to set a standard and continuing to chase and create that competitive banter."
SCOUTING THE BENGALS
The reigning AFC Champions sport one of the league's top offenses. The unit ranked seventh in the NFL in points scored last year, a group that featured QB Joe Burrow, RB Joe Mixon, and WRs Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd. The Bengals return that same core of playmakers with the one big difference coming at the tight end position. C.J. Uzomah signed with the New York Jets in free agency, but the Bengals replaced him with former first-round pick Hayden Hurst.
The Bengals and head coach Zac Taylor opened their preseason slate with a 36-23 loss last Friday against the Arizona Cardinals. Jake Browning saw the most snaps at quarterback and completed 13 of 24 passes for 190 yards. Kendric Pryor (four receptions for 89 yards and a touchdown) and Trent Taylor (four receptions for 74 yards) were the team's leading receivers. The Cincinnati defense registered three sacks against the Cardinals and limited the Arizona offense to 310 total yards.
It remains to be seen which Bengals starters, if any, will suit up for Sunday night's game.
View photos of the history between the New York Giants and Cincinnati Bengals.
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals Oct.13, 1985 in Cincinnati. (Tony Tomsic via AP)
New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 11, 1994, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Allen Kee via AP)
Defensive end Michael Strahan (92) of the New York Giants sets on defense against the Cinncinnati Bengals December 11, 1994. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
New York Giants running back Gary Downs (34) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 11, 1994, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Allen Kee via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jeff Black (8) hits the turf after being tripped up by New York Giants Michael Strahan (92) during the second quarter of their game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday, Dec. 11, 1994. Blake gained 4-yards on the play. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
New York Giants quarterback Dave Brown (17) throws a pass during an NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 11, 1994, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Allen Kee via AP)
New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 11, 1994, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Allen Kee via AP)
New York Giants' Willie Beamon (21) and Michael Strahan (92) congratulates Kicker Brad Daluiso (3) on his 52-yard field goal in the second quarter of their NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Dec. 11, 1994 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/L.M. Otero)
New York Giants tackle Doug Riesenberg (72) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 11, 1994, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Allen Kee via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jon Kitna (3) is sacked by New York Giants linebacker Reggie Torbor (58) during the first half, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004, in Cincinnati. The Giants' Lance Legree (70) looks on. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Defensive end Osi Umenyiora #72 of the New York Giants runs against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Running back Ron Dayne #27 of the New York Giants runs with the football against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Running back Tiki Barber #21 of the New York Giants is flipped in the air as he is tackled against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Tight end Jeremy Shockey #80 of the New York Giants catches a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Bengals and Giants players line up at the line of scrimmage prior to the snap during the Cincinnati Bengals against the New York Giants on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Tackle Luke Petitgout #77 of the New York Giants blocks against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Center Shaun O'Hara #60 of the New York Giants gets ready to snap the football against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Running back Tiki Barber #21 of the New York Giants runs with the football against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Center Shaun O'Hara #60 of the New York Giants gets ready to snap the football against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Tight end Jeremy Shockey #80 of the New York Giants runs a pass pattern against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Running back Rudi Johnson #32 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs with the football against the New York Giants on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Defensive end Osi Umenyiora #72 of the New York Giants runs against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Tight end Jeremy Shockey #80 of the New York Giants runs a pass pattern against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Running back Ron Dayne #27 of the New York Giants runs with the football against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Tight end Jeremy Shockey #80 of the New York Giants runs a pass pattern against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Tight end Jeremy Shockey #80 of the New York Giants blocks against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants drops back to pass against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Defensive back Will Allen #25 of the New York Giants runs in pass coverage against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Running back Tiki Barber #21 of the New York Giants runs with the football against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Defensive back Will Allen #25 of the New York Giants runs in pass coverage against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Wide receiver Ike Hillard #88 of the New York Giants runs with the football against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Running back Tiki Barber #21 of the New York Giants runs with the football against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Wide receiver Amani Toomer #81 of the New York Giants runs a pass pattern against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants hands off against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Running back Ron Dayne #27 of the New York Giants runs with the football against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh (84) catches a fourth down pass for a first down against New York Giants defenders Brent Alexander (26) and Frank Walker (41) in the fourth quarter, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 23-22. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)
New York Giants tight end Kevin Boss, right, makes a catch for a 21-yard gain as he is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals safety Chinedum Ndukwe during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants Eli Manning #10 in action against the Cincinnati Bengals at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants beat the Bengals in overtime, 26-23. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants Amani Toomer #81 in action against the Cincinnati Bengals Simeon Castille #21 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants beat the Bengals in overtime, 26-23. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants Corey Webster #23 in action against the Cincinnati Bengals Chad Johnson #85 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants beat the Bengals in overtime, 26-23. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Cincinnati Bengals T.J. Houshmandzadeh #84 in action, getting tackled against the New York Giants Sam Madison #29 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants beat the Bengals in overtime, 26-23. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Cincinnati Bengals Dhani Jones # 57 with New York Giants Eli Manning #10 after a game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants beat the Bengals in overtime, 26-23. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants' Reuben Droughns, left, tries to get a few extra yards during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants won 26-23. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Cincinnati Bengals Marvin White attempts to tackle New York Giants running back Derrick Ward (34) during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Steve Smith, left, tries to push past Cincinnati Bengals' Marvin White during the second half of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants beat the Bengals in overtime, 26-23. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer, right, is sacked by New York Giants defensive tackle Fred Robbins during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 26-23 in overtime. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Derrick Ward (34) is tackled after gaining 13 yards by Cincinnati Bengals safety Marvin White as Bengals cornerback David Jones (20) helps out during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants beat the Bengals 26-23 in overtime. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Fred Robbins, left, gets a hand on a pass from Cincinnati Bengals' Carson Palmer, right, during the second half of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants beat the Bengals in overtime, 26-23. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants' Derrick Ward, right, gets past Cincinnati Bengals' Marvin White (26) during the second half of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants beat the Bengals 26-23 in overtime. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants tight end Kevin Boss catches a touchdown pass over Cincinnati Bengals' Marvin White (26), Chinedum Ndukwe, left, and Simeon Castille, rear, during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants beat the Bengals 26-23 in overtime. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Amani Toomer, right, catches the ball while Cincinnati Bengals' Simeon Castille tries to bring him down during the second half of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants beat the Bengals 26-23 in overtime. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants' Fred Robbins, right, sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer, center, while Bengals' Levi Jones looks on during the first half of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants' Jeff Feagles, left, celebrates after John Carney (5) kicked the game-winning field goal during overtime of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants won 26-23. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer, right, passes the ball as he is pressured by New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck during the first quarter of a NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) goes over the top of the pile to score a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Keating)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals defensive back Chris Crocker (33) after a short gain in the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)
The Cincinnati Bengals, left, line up against the New York Giants in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz makes a catch during a week 10 football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on November 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants tight end Martellus Bennett (85) makes a catch before getting hit by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Emmanuel Lamur (59) during a week 10 football game on November 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)
The New York Giants defensive line attempts to block an extra point attempt during a week 10 football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on November 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) runs with the football during a week 10 NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, November 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 31-13. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
New York Giants offensive tackle Will Beatty (65) blocks during a week 10 NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, November 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 31-13. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) runs with the football during a week 10 NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, November 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 31-13. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
Cincinnati Bengals running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis (42) is tackled by New York Giants middle linebacker Chase Blackburn (93) after a short gain in the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Keating)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) looks to throw a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)
New York Giants and Cincinnati Bengals players line up at the line of scrimmage prior to the snap of the football during a week 10 NFL football game between the New York Giants against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, November 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 31-13. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) is tackled by the Cincinnati Bengals in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)
New York Giants kick returner David Wilson (22) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals' Mohamed Sanu (12) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Keating)
New York Giants running back Andre Brown (35) scores on a two-yard run against the Cincinnati Bengals in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 31-13. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)
New York Giants guard Chris Snee (76) and offensive tackle David Diehl (66) blocks during a week 10 NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, November 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 31-13. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
New York Giants running back Andre Brown (35) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vontaze Burfict (55) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Keating)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) runs with the football during a week 10 NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, November 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 31-13. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
A look down the line of scrimmage as the New York Giants take on the Cincinnati Bengals during a week 10 football game on November 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals during a NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. on Monday, Nov 14, 2016. (Kirby Lee/NFL)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) talks with Cincinnati Bengals tackle Andrew Whitworth (77) after playing in an NFL football game, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 21-20. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
A look down the line of scrimmage as the New York Giants take on the Cincinnati Bengals during a week 10 NFL football game on November 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) runs the ball against Cincinnati Bengals strong safety Shawn Williams (36) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) scores a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) scores a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) during the NFL regular season game against the Cincinnati Bengals and the New York Giants on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won, 21-20. (Ric Tapia via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) runs the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws under pressure from Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins (97) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants tight end Jerell Adams (89) crosses the goal line for a touchdown despite the efforts of Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vincent Rey (57) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) touchdown during the NFL regular season game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won, 21-20. (Ric Tapia via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals free safety George Iloka (43) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) waits for the snap during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants tight end Jerell Adams (89) during a week 10 NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on November 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
The line of scrimmage between the New York Giants and the Cincinnati Bengals during an NFL game between the New York Giants and the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, November 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, NJ. (Tom Hauck via AP)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) during the NFL regular season game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won, 21-20. (Ric Tapia via AP)
New York Giants running back Bobby Rainey (43) gets tackled by Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vincent Rey (57) in action during an NFL game between the New York Giants and the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, November 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, NJ. (Tom Hauck via AP)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) and guard Bobby Hart (68) celebrate in the final minute against the Cincinnati Bengals during a NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. on Monday, Nov 14, 2016. The Giants defeated the Bengals 21-20. (Kirby Lee/NFL)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws the ball during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. New York 21-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. New York 21-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. New York 21-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) is tackled by a host of New York Giants defenders during an NFL football game on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. New York 21-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants tight end Jerell Adams (89) runs into the end zone in action during an NFL game between the New York Giants and the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, November 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, NJ. (Tom Hauck via AP)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) gets tackled by Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vincent Rey (57) and Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vontaze Burfict (55) in action during an NFL game between the New York Giants and the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, November 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, NJ. (Tom Hauck via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) touchdown during the NFL regular season game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won, 21-20. (Ric Tapia via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) during the NFL regular season game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won, 21-20. (Ric Tapia via AP)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) during a week 10 NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on November 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) gets tackled in action during an NFL game between the New York Giants and the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, November 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, NJ. (Tom Hauck via AP)
New York Giants outside linebacker Jonathan Casillas (52) in action during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. New York 21-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) is pursued by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carlos Dunlap (96) during a NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. on Monday, Nov 14, 2016. The Giants defeated the Bengals 21-20. (Kirby Lee/NFL)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) gets tackled by Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vincent Rey (57) and Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vontaze Burfict (55) in action during an NFL game between the New York Giants and the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, November 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, NJ. (Tom Hauck via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Dwayne Harris (17) runs with the ball in action during an NFL game between the New York Giants and the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, November 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, NJ. (Tom Hauck via AP)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) during a week 10 NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on November 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
Leonard Williams (99)
Tae Crowder (48)
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Leonard Williams (99)
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Daniel Jones (8)
Sterling Shepard (87)
Sterling Shepard (87)
Tae Crowder (48)
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