The Giants.com crew talks takeaways from the 2020 schedule announcement:
John Schmeelk: The Giants are starting a new era. Someone other than Eli Manning is the team's starting quarterback to begin the year for the first time since 2004. There is a new head coach in Joe Judge and a new staff. A slow start tends to shape the outside perception of the team in the media and with the fan base. While outside noise doesn't matter inside a team's meeting rooms, it would certainly help the mood around the team outside of the organization.
When I look at the Giants' opponents to start the season, there are a few essential things to analyze. The Giants' first five opponents all won at least eight games last year, even though only one (the 49ers) made the playoffs. The team's first four opponents -- the Steelers, Bears, 49ers and Rams -- are all returning their head coaches and offensive system from 2019. Offensive coordinator Kellen Moore is returning for the Cowboys, the Week Five opponent. In what is a unique offseason that ultimately may include no field work, that continuity could give those teams an advantage.
There is a quarterback surplus for the first time in a long time in the NFL, so it should be no surprise that the Giants will face several good quarterbacks throughout the season. It will be interesting to see how healthy Ben Roethlisberger is in Week One as he returns from surgery to his throwing elbow that cut his 2019 season short. Will Nick Foles or Mitch Trubisky be starting for the Bears in Week Two? Jimmy Garoppolo, Jared Goff and Dak Prescott are all returning starters in Weeks Three through Five.
Daniel Jones and the offense will have face several challenges early in the season. The Steelers were the NFL's third ranked pass defense last year. The Bears were the NFL's ninth ranked pass defense. Jones was 21 of 36 passing for 150 yards and two touchdowns in November last year against Chicago. The 49ers had the league's top ranked pass defense. The Rams were ranked 12th and the Cowboys were 10th, though both those teams have different defensive coordinators and new personnel.
Despite all their changes this offseason and a unique and challenging offseason for a new coaching staff, the Giants are going to have to come out of the gates playing good football to avoid the slow starts that have plagued them in seasons past. A good start would position them well to play in meaningful games in December with the hopes of securing a playoff berth.
Dan Salomone: Yes, the Giants are scheduled to host two Monday night games in the same season for the first time in the 51-year history of Monday Night Football, and one of them is against Tom Brady in a Buccaneers uniform. That will do well in ratings, but the Giants need to do well in the standings, specifically in the NFC East. The Giants are 4-14 against their own division since they went 4-2 in 2016, the last time they made the playoffs.
That makes the month heading into the bye week critical. The Giants play five NFC East games in six weeks before the break: at Dallas, vs. Washington, at Philadelphia (Thursday night), at Washington, and vs. Philadelphia. The non-divisional outlier in that stretch is the Brady game in Week 8.
That means the Giants have only one NFC East game – home vs. Dallas in the finale – in the final six weeks of the season to make up any serious ground or lock down tiebreakers. Every week is critical, as we know, but Weeks 5-10 will decide who is playing meaningful games after Thanksgiving. And don't forget, beginning this year, two additional Wild Card teams – one from each conference – will qualify for the playoffs. The top seed in each conference will receive a bye in the Wild Card round.
The NFL last expanded the playoffs for the 1990 season, increasing from 10 to 12 the number of teams to qualify for the postseason. Since 1990, at least four new teams have qualified for the playoffs that missed the postseason the year before – a streak of 30 consecutive seasons.
There is also one logistical note to watch under first-year head coach Joe Judge. The NFC West came up in the schedule rotation this year, which means the Giants will make trips to Los Angeles (Week 4) and Seattle (Week 13). Since Tom Coughlin took over in 2004, the Giants have traditionally traveled to the west coach the day prior to a game. That could change under Judge based on his experience in New England.
"I'd say for the most part, historically, we've gone out on Fridays and given them an extra day to get out there and get acclimated to a few things," he said. "But that's nothing that's locked in concrete. We'll talk as a coaching staff and make sure we hammer what we think is best for this team. To be honest with you, we'll have a game plan to go out there early and be prepared to cancel the extra day if we need to as we get a feel for how our team goes throughout the season."
View iconic photos from the all-time series between the Giants and their 2020 opponents.
New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes (9) celebrates with holder Steve Weatherford (5) after kicking the game-winning field goal during overtime of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants won 20-17 to advance to Super Bowl XLVI. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Week 1 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Week 2 at Chicago Bears
Week 3 vs. San Francisco 49ers
Week 4 at Los Angeles Rams
Week 5 at Dallas Cowboys
Week 6 vs. Washington Redskins
Week 7 at Philadelphia Eagles
Week 8 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Week 9 at Washington Redskins
Week 10 vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Week 11 - BYE
Week 12 at Cincinnati Bengals
Week 13 at Seattle Seahawks
Week 14 vs. Arizona Cardinals
Week 15 vs. Cleveland Browns
Week 16 vs. Baltimore Ravens
Week 17 vs Dallas Cowboys
New York Giants running back Tiki Barber (21) breaks away from Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Levon Kirkland (99) and Scott Chad (30) as he runs for 23 yards in the third quarter Sunday, Dec. 10, 2000, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants linebacker Abraham (51) hits Pittsburgh Steelers running back Walter Abercrombie (34) in the air as he stops the back near the line of scrimmage during the NFL preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Aug. 20, 1988 in East Rutherford, NJ. The Giants won the game 28-17. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giant Tommy Crutcher (56) face masks two players from the Pittsburgh Steelers at the same time during a game on October 12,1969 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York. The New York Giant beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 10-7. Tommy Crutcherr played for 8 season with 2 different teams.(David Durochik via AP)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) and New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) visit after an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016. The Steelers won 24-14. (AP Photo/Jared Wickerham)
FILE - In this Sept. 20, 1964, file photo, New York Giants' Y.A. Tittle squats on the field after being hit hard while passing during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, in Pittsburgh. Football is diminished without Y.A. Tittle, the star 49ers and Giants quarterback whose 1964 photo of him bleeding and slumped on both knees came to embody the sport's fierce combat. Tittle died in 2017. (AP Photo/Dozier Mobley, File)
Harry Carson of the New York Giants chases Pittsburgh Steelers' running back Franco Harris (32) in first quarter action in Pittsburgh, Aug. 11, 1979. (AP Photo)
New York Giants' Damontre Moore blocks a punt by Pittsburgh Steelers' Drew Butler (9) in the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
New York Giants Eli Manning (10) throws a touchdown pass over Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Larry Foote (50) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, in Pittsburgh. The Giants won 21-14. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Frank Gifford, New York Giant halfback is brought down by bevy of Pittsburgh Steelers after taking pass good for 11-yard gain in second period at Yankee Stadium, New York City, on Nov. 15, 1959. Pass was from Giant quarterback Don Heinrich. Identifiable Steelers are Jack McCall (20, left), Dean Derby (27) and Dick Campbell (66). Steelers won 14-9 in last two minutes to drop Giants into first place tie with Cleveland in eastern conference of National Football League. (AP Photo)
Frank Gifford of the New York Giant (16) reaches for a pass thrown by Y.A. Tittle in the third quarter of game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sept. 30, 1962. Gifford caught the pass and went over for a touchdown to give the Giants a 24-20 lead it never relinquished. The play covered 27 yards. The Steelers defender is Clendon Thomas. New York won 31-27. (AP Photo/Dozier Mobley)
New York Giants running back Joe Morris (20), breaks past Pittsburgh Steelers Robin Cole (56) at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Dec. 21, 1985. Giants won 28-10. (AP Photo)
New York Giants quarterback Y.A. Tittle (14) is shown in action during game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Dec. 15, 1963. The Giants won the game 33-17 to take the Eastern Conference Championship of the National Football League. (AP Photo)
Del Shofner, (85), New York Giants' end, grabs Y.A. Tittles' pass for touchdown at 41st-yard line in first quarter of game with Steelers at New York's Yankee Stadium on Dec. 15, 1963. At left is Willie Daniels, defensive halfback of Pittsburgh Steelers. (AP Photo)
New York Giants Lawrence Taylor, (56), is hauled down by Pittsburgh Steelers center Mike Webster, (52), after recovering a fumble by Steeler quarterback Mark Malone during the third quarter of NFL exhibition game in Pittsburgh at night on Friday, August 31, 1985. The Giants won the game 24-14. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
An unidentified New York Giants player changes from cleats to athletic shoes during a 30 to 13 New York Giants victory over the Bears in the NFL Championship game played at the Polo Grounds on Dec. 9, 1934 in New York.(Pro Football Hall of Fame via AP Images)
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 47-7 to take the NFL championship. Identifiable players are: Jack Stroud (66), Alex Webster (29), Stan Wallace (40), McNeil Moore (29), and J.C. Caroline. (AP Photo/Harry Harris)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) flips over Chicago Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) during the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) pushes off Chicago Bears strong safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (21) after a catch during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) leaps over Chicago Bears strong safety Adrian Amos (38) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pro Football Hall of Fame Chicago Bears fullback Bronko Nagurski is tackled by fellow hall of famer Mel Hein of the Giants during a 30 to 13 New York Giants victory over the Bears in the NFL Championship game played at the Polo Grounds on Dec. 9, 1934 in New York. (Pro Football Hall of Fame via AP Images)
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)
Hall of Fame Chicago Bears end Bill Hewitt (56) laterals the football to Billy Karr (22) for the winning touchdown in a 23 to 17 Bears win over the New York Giants in the 1933 NFL Championship Game on Dec. 17, 1933 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. The NFL's first championship game played. (Pro Football Hall of Fame via AP Images)
Chicago Bears back Carl Brumbaugh pitches the football out to Pro Football Hall of Fame fullback Bronko Nagurski during a 30 to 13 New York Giants victory over the Bears in the NFL Championship game played at the Polo Grounds on Dec. 9, 1934 in New York. (Pro Football Hall of Fame via AP Images)
New York Giants' half back Frank Gifford carries the ball during pro exhibition game with the San Francisco 49ers, Aug. 20, 1955. Others are New York's Jack Stroud (66), on ground, and 49er George Maderos (40). (AP Photo)
New York Giants guards Roy Simmons (69) and Billy Ad (67) and tackle Brad Benson (60) huddle in the endzone before an 1981 NFC Divisional NFL playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers on January 3, 1982. The 49ers defeated the Giants 38-24. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
San Francisco 49ers safety Ronnie Lott (42) gives chase as New York Giants tight end Mark Bavaro (89) catches an 18 yard second quarter touchdown pass during the NFL NFC Wild Card playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Dec. 29, 1985 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 17-3. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants Ronnie Blye (22) during a game against the San Francisco 49ers on October 20, 1968 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York. The San Francisco 49ers beat the New York Giants 26-10. Ronnie Blye played for 2 season, with 2 different teams.(David Durochik via AP)
New York Giants linebacker Harry Carson (53), elected to the NFL Hall of Fame Class of 2006, sets for play in a 10-17 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on November 29, 1981, at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants after the game against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. The Giants defeated the 49ers in overtime20-17.(AP Photo/Tom Hauck)
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) gets low fives from teammates during player introductions at the NFL 1986 season NFC Wild Card playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers on January 4, 1987 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 49-3. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants' Eli Manning throws with San Francisco 49ers' Tarell Brown (25) and Aldon Smith (99) rushing during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
San Francisco 49ers running back Roger Craig (33) is tackled during an NFL football game by New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) on Sunday, Jan. 15, 1994, in San Francisco. The 49ers won the game, 44-3. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana (16), fired off the ball before New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56), can reach him during the first quarter of their NFL game in Candlestick Park, San Francisco, Monday, Dec. 1, 1986. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
San Francisco 49ers Ken Willard (40) is shown in a tangle of New York Giants on a wet field in San Francisco, 1973. Other players unidentified. (AP Photo)
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) is congregated by Mark Collins (25) and Carl Banks (58) after his interception and touchdown run on a Joe Montana pass in the second quarter on Sunday, Jan. 4, 1986 in East Rutherford, N.J. at Giants stadium. The interception helped the Giants beat the San Francisco 49 ers 49-3 in their NFL playoff game. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
San Francisco 49ers Kyle Williams fumbles as New York Giants Jacquian Williams (57) strips him from the ball in the overtime period during the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants won in overtime, 20-17. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10 ) celebrates with offensive lineman David Diehl (66) after an NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants won the game, 20-17. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes (9) celebrates with holder Steve Weatherford (5) after kicking the game-winning field goal during overtime of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants won 20-17 to advance to Super Bowl XLVI. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
San Francisco 49ers vs New York Giants at Candlestick Park Monday, November 27, 1989. 49ers Beat Giants 34-24. Giants linebacker Pepper Johnson (52) and defensive back Mark Collins (25) combine to stop 49er running back Roger Craig (33). (AP Photo/Al Golub)
New York Giants Mark Bavaro catches a 24-yard first quarter pass from quarterback Phil Simms to score the first touchdown of the game as San Francisco 49ers Tim McKyer defends on Sunday, Jan. 4, 1987 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/David Fields)
San Francisco 49ers vs New York Giants at Candlestick Park Monday, December 3, 1990. 49ers beat Giants 7-3. 49er defensive back Ronnie Lott (42) and Giants running back Ottis Anderson (24) after game. (AP Photo/Al Golub)
New York Giants Phil McConkey hauls in a 28-yard pass from quarterback Phil Simms in the end zone as San Francisco 49ers Tim McKyer hangs on during third quarter action at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Jan. 5, 1987. The touchdown helped lift the Giants to a 49-3 win in the NFL playoff game. (AP Photo/Susan Ragan)
New York Giant Phil McConkey (80) celebrates a touchdown by teammate Mark Bavaro, left, with Joe Morris, background, in the second period of NFC wildcard playoff action against the San Francisco 49ers in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Dec. 29, 1985. The Giants won the game 17-3. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana is knocked down after making a pass by New York Giants George Martin in the fourth quarter of play in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Sunday, Dec. 29, 1985. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) sacks San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana (16) during the NFL 1984 NFC Divisional playoff game on December 29, 1984 in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won the game 21-10. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants linebacker Harry Carson (53) drags San Francisco 49ers running back Wendell Tyler (behind) into the end zone for a New York touchdown in NFC first-round playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 29, 1984 in San Francisco, Calif. Carson intercepted a Joe Montana pass and returned it all the way for the score. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
New York Giants player Bart Oates (65), Conrad Goode (62) and an unidentified teammate, hug after the Giants pulled ahead of the San Francisco 49ers during the third quarter, Sunday, Dec. 29, 1985 at Giant Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants advanced in the NFL playoffs by beating San Francisco 49ers 17--3 and will play the Chicago Bears Jan. 5th. (AP Photo)
San Francisco 49ers running back Wendell Tyler (26) is sandwiched between New York Giants safeties Bill Currier (right) and Terry Kinard in the first quarter of NFC first-round playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 29, 1984 in San Francisco. Tyler picked up 10 yards on the pass play from quarterback Joe Montana. (AP Photo/Jeff Reinking)
New York Giants' Frank Gifford tucks in quarterback Y.A. Tittle's pass for 20 yard gain in first quarter at Kezar Stadium football game on August 19, 1962 between New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers. Coming in to make stop is 49ers line backer Matt Hazeltine (55). San Francisco won exhibition contest, 42-10. (AP Photo/Ernest Bennett)
San Francisco 49ers vs. New York Giants at Candlestick Park Sunday, January 3. 1982. 49ers beat Giants 38-24 for Division Playoff. San Francisco 49er Running Back Earl Cooper (49) leaps to make ground over New York Defensive back Mark Haynes (36). (AP Photo/Al Golub)
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Fred Dean (74), gets a hand on New York Giants running back Tony Galbreath (30) during the fourth quarter of the 49ers 21-10 win over the Giants, during the first round of the NFC playoff game at Candlestick Park, Dec. 31, 1984 in San Francisco, Calif. (AP Photo)
New York Giants Michael Strahan hits St. Louis Quarterback Kurt warner after he releases the ball in the third quarter Sunday, October 14, 2001 at the Dome at Americas Center in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
New York Giants Hall of Fame running back Larry Csonka (39) runs upfield after taking a handoff from quarterback Craig Morton (15) during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Coliseum on September 26, 1976. The Rams defeated the Giants 24-10. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) celebrates after a touchdown during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams Nov. 11, 1990 in Anaheim, Calif. (NFL Photos via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) moves in the pocket to avoid Rams linebacker Kevin Greene (91) during the Giants 19-13 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the 1989 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 7, 1990 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
New York Giants running back Doug Kotar (44) leaps as he runs upfield during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Coliseum on September 26, 1976. The Rams defeated the Giants 24-10. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
New York Giants tight end Mark Bavaro (89) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams Nov. 11, 1990, in Los Angeles. (NFL Photos via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) sets up to pass during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sept. 30, 1984. The Rams defeated the Giants 33-12. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
Les Josephson (34) of the Los Angeles Rams runs into a driving tackle by New York Giants Tom Longo (44) after a short gain in the first period of their game at Yankee Stadium, Dec. 20, 1970, New York. Giants Spider Lockhart (43) got a piece of the tackle. Coming up to help are Giants Scott Eaton (20) and Willie Williams (41). (AP Photo)
New York Giants wide receiver Domenik Hixon (87) catches a pass for a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams on Monday, Sept. 19, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. Defending are Rams' Craig Dahl, right, and Quintin Mikell. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) calls out a play during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
The crowd reacts as New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning leaves the field after beating the St. Louis Rams 44-24 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 2, 2005. Manning threw for 296 yards and a career-high four touchdowns against the Rams. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Anthony Wright (2) hits the ground after being sacked by New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan in the fourth quarater Sunday, Dec. 17, 2000 in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) celebrates a touchdown run during a week 17 NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday December 30, 2018 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws a pass in the second half of a NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
New York Giants Mark Bavaro, left, grabs a Phil Simms pass in front of the Dallas Cowboys Vince Albritt in the first quarter of the game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Nov. 2, 1986. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) meet at midfield after an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Cowboys won 37-18. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is sacked by New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants defeated the Cowboys 31-14. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
El jugador de los Giants de Nueva York, Saquon Barkley, anota un touchdown durante la segunda mitad del partido de la NFL contra los Cowboys de Dallas, el domingo 30 de diciembre de 2018, en East Rutherford, Nueva Jersey. (AP Foto/Frank Franklin II)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) catches a pass for a touchdown as Dallas Cowboys free safety J.J. Wilcox (27) and Anthony Brown (30) defend in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday Sept. 11, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
IRVING, TX - OCTOBER 23: Linebacker LaVar Arrington #55 of the New York Giants sacks quarterback Drew Bledsoe #11 of the Dallas Cowboys for a safety at Texas Stadium on October 23, 2006 in Irving, Texas. The Giants defeated the Cowboys 36-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
Lawrence Taylor of the New York Giants holds up the ball he recovered after it was fumbled by Tony Dorsett of the Dallas Cowboys, slumped in the foreground, during their game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Dec. 21, 1981. Celebrating the fumble recovery, which occurred during overtime, are Bill Neill, left, and George Martin. The Giants won a shot at an NFL playoff berth with a 13-10 victory. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) catches a pass during an NFL game between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys in Dallas, Texas Sunday, October. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) makes a 18-yard touchdown as Dallas Cowboys safety Will Allen (26) loses his helmet during the second half of aN NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck, right, and Osi Umenyiora celebrate after Tuck sacked Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants defeated the Cowboys 31-14. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) reaches out to catch a four-yard touchdown pass against Dallas Cowboys cornerback Orlando Scandrick (32) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Terence Newman (41) chases New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) as he runs down the sideline to score on a 74-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. Teammate Mitch Petrus (62) urges Cruz on. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
The New York Giants celebrate after Dallas Cowboys' Dan Bailey, center, had his field goal attempt blocked during the final seconds of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. New York won 37-34. (AP Photo/Sharon Ellman)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) makes a 10-yard touchdown reception as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Orlando Scandrick (32) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants guard David Diehl (66) blocks Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware during an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) scores a touchdown as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Orlando Scandrick (32) pursues during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens gets emotional during a postgame news conference after losing to the New York Giants 21-17 in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, right, and Amani Toomer, back center, celebrate the Giants 21-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) is sacked for a safety by New York Giants defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka (97) and New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, in Irving, Texas. Dallas won 20-8. (AP Photo)
New York Giants cornerback R.W. McQuarters (25) intercepts a pass intended for Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terry Glenn (83) in the end zone during the final seconds of the fourth quarter of an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. The interception ended the Cowboys' final drive and sealed the Giants' 21-17 win. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) lets out a yell as he leaves the field following a 21-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware, left, congratulates New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) after the Giants defeated the Cowboys 21-17 in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) scores a touchdown on a 1-yard run against the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth quarter of an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. DCowboys cornerback Terence Newman (41) defends and Giants guard Chris Snee (76) blocks for Jacobs. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Defensive end Michael Strahan #92 of the New York Giants records one of six Giants sacks, this one on Cowboys quarterback Drew Bledsoe #11 of the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium on October 23, 2006 in Irving, Texas. The Giants defeated the Cowboys 36-22. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Running back Brandon Jacobs #27 of the New York Giants celebrates while standing on the Cowboys end zone helmet star after scoring a touchdown on a 3 yard run in the third quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium on October 23, 2006 in Irving, Texas. The Giants defeated the Cowboys 36-22. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Defensive end Michael Strahan #92 of the New York Giants celebrates with a jump-shot after one of his 2 sacks against the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium on October 23, 2006 in Irving, Texas. The Giants defeated the Cowboys 36-22. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Rookie cornerback Kevin Dockery #35 of the New York Giants runs back an interception for a 96 yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter while being chased by backup quarterback Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium on October 23, 2006 in Irving, Texas. The Giants defeated the Cowboys 36-22. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants' Jeremy Shockey (80) celebrates Brandon Jacobs second quarter touchdown in the Giants 17-10 victory over the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2005, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Earnest Gray (83), a New York Giants wide receiver grabs a pass from quarterback Phil Simms during the second period in Texas Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 5, 1984. Everson Wall (24) of the Cowboys was unable to prevent the 18 yard pass completion to the sidelines. The Giants beat Dallas 19-7. (AP Photo/DGB)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Drew Beldsoe is sacked by New York Giants left end Michael Strahan in the fourth quarter of the Cowboys 17-10 loss to the Giants, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2005, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The two teams were vying for sole possession of first place in the NFC East. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach (12) is chased by New York Giants defensive end Jack Gregory (81) during an NFL game against the New York Giants Oct. 10, 1976, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Tony Tomsic via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning calls an audible during he fourth quarter agaisnt the Dallas Cowboys Sunday night, Jan. 2, 2005, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Manning completed 18 of 27 passes for 144 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Giants to a 28-24 win. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Dorsett, right, is hauled down by the New York Giants Carl Banks in the first quarter at Giants Stadium, Sunday, Oct. 6, 1985, East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan, front, celebrates after sacking Dallas Cowboys quarterback Drew Bledsoe, left rear, during the third quarter Sunday, Dec. 4, 2005, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Cowboys guard Larry Allen is behind Strahan. The Giants won, 17-10. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Dallas Cowboys head coach Bill Parcells, right, and New York Giants Michael Strahan (92) greet each other after their game in Irving, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 16 , 2005. The Cowboys won in overtime 16-13. (AP Photo/Amy Conn-Gutierrez)
Y.A. Tittle the hero is used to receiving attention and adulation wherever he goes. Here admiring young fans escort him from the field after a victory over the Dallas Cowboys, Nov. 12, 1963. (AP Photo/Ruben Goldberg)
Roger Staubach of the Dallas Cowboys seems oblivious to the presence of New York Giants Henry Reed behind him during the second quarter of Sundays game, Dec. 13, 1971, New York. Staubach threw three touchdown passes to lead the Cowboys to a 42-14 win over New York. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
New York Giants Ike Hilliard (88) dives over the goal line for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys, in Irving, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2002. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)
The New York Giants play the Washington Redskins in a football game at the Polo Grounds in New York City, Dec. 4, 1938. A crowd of 57,461 saw the Giants defeat the Redskins, 36-0, to gain the Eastern Division title. (AP Photo)
Washington Redskins fullback Charlie Hardaway (31)holds he football and runs for a gain against the New York Giants in October 1973. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) and Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) meet on the field following an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, right, runs for a long touchdown while avoiding a tackle from Washington Redskins free safety Montae Nicholson during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, left, greets Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins after an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants defeated the Redskins 24-3. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants free safety Jabrill Peppers (21) reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants free safety Jabrill Peppers celebrates his touchdown with Giants fans during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) gets past Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) hands the ball off to New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) against the Washington Redskins during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Redskins won 20-13. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) catches a pass as Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Wilson (26) and Madieu Williams pursue him during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 27-23. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Washington Redskins fullback Darrel Young (36) is tackled by New York Giants free safety Antrel Rolle (26), Justin Tuck (91), and Mathias Kiwanuka (94) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Washington Redskins running back George Rogers (38) is brought down by New York Giants linebacker Carl Banks (58) and defensive end George Martin (75) after a yardage gain in the first quarter action at RFK Stadium in Washington, Dec. 7, 1986. The Giants and Redskins are battling out for the lead in the NFC East. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw, top, leaps over Washington Redskins free safety Madieu Williams (41) for a first down during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 27-23. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants Hall of Fame linebackers Lawrence Taylor (56) and Harry Carson (53) during a 31 - 22 loss to the Washington Redskins on December 17, 1983 at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
Washington pro football fans braved the season's first snowstorm, Dec. 11, 1960, to watch the New York Giants down the Washington Redskins 17-3 at Washington's Griffith Stadium. Some huddled on snow-covered seats under umbrellas while another covered his lap with a cardboard box to keep off the wintry blasts. (AP Photo/Byron Rollins)
Washington Redskins' John Riggins, left, is stopped after a short gain by New York Giants Harry Carson, center and Brad van Pelt, right during the second quarter of the game at Giants Stadium at East Rutherford, Nov. 13, 1983. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) looks into the backfield during the 1986 NFC Championship NFL game against the Washington Redskins in East Rutherford, N.J., Jan. 11, 1987. The Giants shutout the Redskins 17-0. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Washington Redskins running back Cliff Battles (20) scores against the New York Giants on Dec. 5, 1937 at the Polo Grounds. The Redskins, featuring Battles and Sammy Baugh, smashed the Giants, 49-14, to become the Eastern Division champions of the NFL. (AP Photo)
New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora (72) applies pressure to Robert Griffin III during a week 13 football game against the Washington Redskins on December 3, 2012 in Landover, Maryland (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
The ball pops free as Washington Redskins quarterback Jay Schroeder is hit by Giants Leonard Marshall while trying to pass during the third quarter of NFC Championship game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Jan. 11, 1987. Redskins recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Susan Ragan)
Football fans at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., watch the seventh game of the World Series on mini television sets when the Giants played the Washington Redskins, Oct. 27, 1986. (AP Photo/Wilbur Funches)
Giants George Martin (75) watches as teammate Harry Carson empties the water bucket on coach Bill Parcells during the last minute of their 17-0 win over the Redskins for the NFC Championship in East Rutherford, N.J., Jan. 11, 1987. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) drags down a Washington Redskins running back during a week 13 football game against the Washington Redskins on December 3, 2012 in Landover, Maryland (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
In this pile is John Karcis, Giant back, hugging the leather while an official flings up his arms to signal the Giants' first touchdown against the Washington Redskins at New York on Dec. 4, 1938. Giants went on to pile up a 36-0 score. (AP Photo)
Washington Redskins running back John Riggins, right, fumbles the football when hit by the New York Giants Dan Lloyd (54) in the first quarter of their game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Nov. 25, 1979. The Giants recovered the fumble but were unable to score on the next series of downs. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) deflects a pass thrown by Washington Redskins quarterback Rex Grossman (8) during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) leaps towards the end zone for a touchdown as Washington Redskins linebacker Rocky McIntosh (52) defends during the third quarter of an NFL football game in the rain, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, in Landover, Md. The Giants won 23-7. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck, left, tackles Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Thursday night, Sept. 4, 2008, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 16-7. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants fans react after watching the Giants defeat the Washington Redskins for the NFC Championship on television at Harry and Moe's restaurant in New York, Sunday, Jan. 11, 1987. (AP Photo/David Bookstaver)
New York Giants wide receiver Derek Hagan celebrates his third-quarter touchdown during an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Giants Fans, jubilant over their teams 9-7 victory over the Washington Redskins to take the Eastern championship in the NFL, yanked the goal posts out of the ground after the game at New York's Polo Grounds, Dec. 3, 1939. (AP Photo)
New York Giants' Joe Morris breaks away from Washington Redskins Alvin Walton as he runs with the ball during first quarter NFC Championship action at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, Sunday, Jan. 11, 1987. (AP Photo/David Fields)
Washington Redskins cornerback Carlos Rogers and New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks grab each other's face mask during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw celebrates his first-quarter touchdown during an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New York Giants Joe Morris breaks away from Washington Redskins Alvin Walton as he runs with the ball during first quarter NFC championship action at Giants stadium in East Rutherford Sunday, Jan. 11, 1987. (AP Photo/David Fields)
Washington Redskins George Rogers is pursued by New York Giants Carl Banks as he runs with the ball during first quarter NFC championship action at Giants stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Jan. 11, 1987. (AP Photo/G. Paul Burnett)
The scoreboard flashes a television network logo and welcome text stating that the Meadowlands welcomes ABC Monday Night Football as the Washington Redskins play against the New York Giants in an NFL game on October 27, 1986 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 27-20. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants middle line backer Jim Files intercepts pass from Washington Redskins quarterback Sonny Jorgensen intended for Redskins tight end Jerry Smith (87) at the Giants goal line during first quarter of game at New York's Yankee Stadium on Nov. 15, 1970. Files ran the ball back to the Redskin's 8 yard line. Giants won, 35-33. (AP Photo/Harry Harris)
New York Giants' Pat Hughes goes high in the air to block a punt by Washington Redskins Mike Bragg in fourth quarter of game on Sunday, Dec. 5, 1971 in Washington. The ball was recovered in the end zone by Otto Brown (21) for New York's only score. Washington defeated the Giants 23-7. (AP Photo/Harvey Georges)
Fullback Chuck Mercein of the New York Giants, 29, carries ball through what seems to be a wide opening in third quarter at New York's Yankee Stadium on Oct. 16, 1966. This play ended in no gain as Gregg Larson, 53, goes down and Washington Redskins back Sam Huff, 70, moves in to make the tackle. Other identifiable Redskin is end Carl Kammerer, 66. Giants took the game, 13-10. (AP Photo)
New York Giants defensive coach Bill Belichick is carried off the field on the shoulders of Thomas Johnson, left, and Greg Lasker after the defense shutout the Washington Redskins for a 17-0 win for the NFC Championship in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Jan. 12, 1987. (AP Photo/Susan Ragan)
Washington Redskins running back Earnest Byner (21) is tackled by New York Giants defenders Lawrence Taylor (56) and Pepper Johnson (52) during first quarter NFL action at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C., Sunday, Oct. 14, 1990. (AP Photo/Doug Mills)
New York Giants end Bob Schnelker, (85), catches a pass in the end zone for a touchdown despite close guarding by Washington Redskins' safety man George Rosso, (20) in second quarter of game Oct. 24, 1954 at the Polo Grounds in New York City. Giant quarterback Charley Conerly fired the scoring pass from four-yard line. Giants won 24-7. (AP Photo/Harry Harris)
Ken Strong (30), kicking the 2nd of 3 field goals which scored for the New York Giants in their game against the Washington Redskins at the Polo Grounds in New York City, Dec. 3, 1939. The Giants Won 9-7. The ball is in the air just above Frank Filchock (30) of Redskins. The victory gave the Giants the Eastern Division Championship of the National Football League for the 2nd consecutive year. Redskins shown are Jim Barber (15) and Steve Slivinski (16). Giants are Tuffy Leemans (4), John "Bull" Karcis (11); Ed Widseth (50) and Nello "Flash" Falaschi (28). (AP Photo)
New York Giants fullback John Karcis plunges to score from the one foot line against the Washington Redskins at the Polo Grounds in New York City, Dec. 4, 1938. A crowd of 57,461 saw the Giants win, 36-0, to take the Eastern Division title. (AP Photo)
New York Giants Larry Czonka carried the ball Sept.12,1976 in game against the Redskins in Washington. The game marked Czonka"s return to the NFL where he played for the Miami Dolphins before a stint with the short- lived World Football League. (AP Photo/Charles Tasnadi)
New York Giants cornerback Jason Sehorn (31) grabs the ball after intercepting a pass intended for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Torrance Small (80) during the second quarter of their NFC divisional playoff game Sunday, Jan. 7, 2001, in East Rutherford, N.J. Sehorn went on to run it in for a 32-yard touchdown. (AP Photo/Beth A. Keiser)
New York Giants defensive line try to block a field goal against the Philadelphia Eagles during a game on November 17. 1968 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York. The New York Giants beat the Philadelphia Eagle 7-6.(David Durochik via AP)
New York Giants Fran Tarkenton (40) during a game agains the Philadelphia Eagles on October 11, 1970 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York. The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Minnesota Vikings 30-23. Fran Tarkenton played for 18 season with 2 different teams. He was a 9-time Pro Bowler and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1986.(David Durochik via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws in the first half of an against the Philadelphia Eagles NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterbacks Eli Manning (10) and Daniel Jones (8) walk to the field before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday December 29th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley celebrates a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley runs with the ball to score a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
Quarterback Roman Gabriel (5) of the Philadelphia Eagles sets to pass against the New York Giants in 1973. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
Philadelphia Eagle Mike Evans (59) against New York Giants Henry Davis (66) during a game on November 17. 1968 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York. The New York Giants beat the Philadelphia Eagle 7-6. Mike Evans played for 6 season all with the Giants. Henry Davis played for 6 season with 2 different teams.(David Durochik via AP)
New York Giants head coach Bill Parcells voices his displeasure to head linesman Leo Miles after a controversial Philadelphia Eagles touchdown in overtime to give the Eagles a 23-17 win at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J., Nov. 20, 1988. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
New York Giants Joe Morrison (40) during a game agains the Philadelphia Eagles on October 11, 1970 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York. The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Minnesota Vikings 30-23. Joe Morrison played for 14 season all with the New York Giants.(David Durochik via AP)
New York Giants running back David Wilson (22) flips while celebrating a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Defensive back Pete Athas (45) of the New York Giants jumps to block a field goal attempt by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1973. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
New York Giants fullback Henry Hynoski (45) catches a pass for a touchdown as Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (23) defends him during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Football coaches, from left: Joe Gibbs, Washington Redskins; Buddy Ryan, Philadelphia Eagles and Bill Parcells, New York Giants, line up in New York to score funds for the Miami Project to cure paralysis, July 2, 1990. Slim-Fast Foods and six NFL coaches combined efforts to raise more than $80,000 for the project. (AP Photo/Marty Lederhandler)
New York Giants' defensive end Michael Strahan celebrates after running back an interception of a tipped pass 44-yards for a touchdown to beat the Philadelphia Eagles 23-17 in overtime Sunday, Oct. 31, 1999 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/George Widman)
New York Giants head coach Jim Fassel, who turned 48 years-old, has a bucket of Gatorade dumped on him by quarterback Dave Brown in celebration of their 31-17 win over the Philadelphia Eagles at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford N.J. on Sunday, August 31, 1997. Giants Corey Miller (57) and Charles Way (30) watch. (AP Photo/Dan Hulshizer)
New York Giants defensive tackle Robert Harris (97) celebrates after sacking Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Ty Detmer in the third quarter of their game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. on Sunday, August 31, 1997. (AP Photo/Dan Hulshizer)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) talks with Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb (5) at the end of the NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Eagles won 20-14. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants' Michael Strahan celebrates after sacking Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb during second quarter NFL football Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants beat the Eagles 16-3. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Kyle Rote (44), New York Giants end, gets his fingers on the ball but fails to hang on as a pass into the end zone by back Charlie Conerly is incomplete in second period of a Giants Philadelphia Eagles pro-football game, Dec. 10, 1961, Philadelphia, Pa. Jimmy Carr (21) of the Eagles also reaches for the ball. (AP Photo)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Randall Cunningham is tackled by New York Giants' Lawrence Taylor as he ran for a three yard gain in the fourth quarter of game at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia on Sunday, Nov. 15, 1987. Taylor was injured on the play and helped off the field. The Giants won the game, 20-17. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb, right, is sacked by New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora during second quarter NFL football Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb fumbles the ball as he is sacked by New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora (72) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants sacked McNabb 12 times as they beat the Eagles 16-3. Umenyiora had a team-record six sacks. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants Mark Bavaro (89) is hit by Philadelphia Eagles Garry Cobb (50) as he attempts to catch a pass from quarterback Phil Simms during first quarter action in Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 9, 1986. Bavaro dropped the ball and the pass was ruled incomplete. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Philadelphia Eagles offense face the New York Giants defense during an NFL game Nov. 22, 1998, East Rutherford, N.J. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants Lawrence Taylor (56) puts the pressure on Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jim McMahon as Eagles Ron Heller (73) defends during Sunday's game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Dec. 9, 1991. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants linebacker Harry Carson (53) catches a touchdown pass on a fake field goal during the NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on October 12, 1986 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 35-3. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Lee Bouggess (46), Philadelphia Eagles running back is tackled by Bob Lurtsema (71) New York Giants defensive end while Giants linebacker Matt Hazeltine (64) hangs onto Bouggess' foot as Bouggess gained short yardage in first period of Giants - Eagle pro-football game in Philadelphia on Monday, Nov. 23, 1970. Eagles won, 23-20. (AP Photo/Bill Ingraham)
Bulldozer Tom Woodeschick (37) Philadelphia Eagles running back, makes a short gain in the first period of an Eagles Giants game, Aug. 30, 1969. The Eagles won, 24-17. Giant back Henry Davis (66) makes the tackle. Woodeschick did much of the Eagles ball carrying. (AP Photo/Ray Howard)
New York Giant quarterback Y.A. Tittle wears a smile as he pulls off his jersey after leading Giants to stunning 38-21 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in New York?s Yankee Stadium on Nov. 12, 1961. The veteran passer completed 18 of 24 attempts, three of which were good for touchdowns, in rolling up 307 of the giants 440 yards gained. (AP Photo/John Lindsay)
New York Giants' Mark Bavaro, left, receives congratulations from teammates George Adams, center, and Stephen Baker after Bavaro caught a 19 yard pass for a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles at Giants Stadium, in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Sunday, Dec. 6, 1987. The Giants won 23-20 in overtime. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Craig Morton looks downfield for a receiver late in the Giants Philadelphia Eagles game at Yale Bowl in New Haven, Connecticut, on Sunday, Dec. 8, 1974. Face to-face in front of Morton are Eagles Jerry Patton (77 in light jersey) and Giants Tom Mullen. Due to heavy rains, the field was a sea of mud. (AP Photo)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb (5) fumbles the ball as his sacked by New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan during the second quarter Sunday, Oct. 19, 2003, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Looking on are Giants end Kenny Holmes (90) and Eagles running back Brian Westbrook (36). (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants halfback Kyle Rote catches a 22 yard pass from Charley Conerly, not shown, and carries Philadelphia Eagles Eddie Bell (81) into the end zone with him, to score the last Giants touchdown in the third period of their game Nov. 20, 1955 at the Polo Grounds in New York City. Other Eagles defenders are Linebacker Wayne Robinson (52) and Bob Hudson (42). The Giants won 31-7. (AP Photo/Harry Harris)
New York Giants Joe Danelo is lifted in the air by teammate Gordon King as teammates rush out onto the field to greet him after he kicked a game-winning field goal in the final seconds of Sunday, Jan. 3, 1982 NFL game at Philadelphia's Veterans Stadium. The Giants defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 26-24 (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
Eagles' Jim Carr (21) is too late to prevent completion of a George Shaw pass to Kyle Rote (44) of the Giants in first period of Philadelphia -New York game at New York's Yankee Stadium on Nov. 20, 1960. It was a 47-yard aerial that carried Giants to Eagles' two-yard line. Eagles won a 17-10 come-from-behind victory. (AP Photo/Harry Harris)
Dick Bielski of Philadelphia Eagles sees his field goal try go awry from the 30-yard line in first half against New York Giants at Yankee Stadium in New York City, Oct. 18, 1959. Giants won, 24-7, in their first home game of National Football League season. Holding for Bielski is quarterback Sonny Jurgensen. Giant defenders are Lindon Crow, coming in on kicker from right, and Sam Huff, trying for hand block of ball at left. Behind Huff is Eagles' fullback Clarence Peaks. (AP Photo)
Quarterback Fran Tarkenton of the New York Giants gets off a pass as he rushed by defensive end Mel Tom of the Philadelphia Eagles in the first quarter Nov. 27, 1967 in New York's Yankee Stadium. (AP photo)
New York Giants end Bob Crespino (89) takes in a pass from quarterback Fran Tarkenton and is brought down by Nate Ramsey of the Philadelphia Eagles in the national football league game in New York on Nov. 26, 1967. Dave Lloyd of the Eagles (partly obscured by Ramsey) was charged with a foul and Philadelphia was penalized 15 yards. The giants won 44-7. (AP Photo/ Harry Harris)
New York Giants against the Philadelphia Eagles, Dec. 10, 1933. Ken Strong of the Giants going round end for a four-yard gain. (AP Photo)
New York Giants cornerback Jason Sehorn (31) scores a 32-yard touchdown as Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb tries to tackle him during the second quarter of their NFC divisional playoff game Sunday, Jan. 7, 2001, in East Rutherford, N.J. Sehorn set himself up for the play by intercepting a pass by McNabb intended for Eagles' Torrance Small. (AP Photo/Beth A. Keiser)
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 Daniel Jones (8) talks with quarterback Eli Manning (10) on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. The Giants defeated the Buccaneers 32-31. (Perry Knotts via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) receives a game ball following an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday September 22, 2019 in Tampa, Fla. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) shakes hands with Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) after the Giants defeated the Buccaneers during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) celebrates his touchdown run against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) scores on a 7-yard touchdown run against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) celebrates his touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with wide receiver Russell Shepard during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) beats Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback M.J. Stewart (36) to the endzone to score during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) scores on a 14-yard touchdown run against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
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 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 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)
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)
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 running back Ahmad Bradshaw is tackled 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 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 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 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' 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 cornerback Corey Webster celebrates after intercepting a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Joey Galloway 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' 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)
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)
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)
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 quarterback Daniel Jones, left, practices alongside quarterback Eli Manning (10) before an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
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 guard Adam Schreiber (67) gets set to snap the ball during an NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 11, 1994, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Allen Kee via AP)
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 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' 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)
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)
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 Orleans Darkwa (26) goes up and over Cincinnati Bengals middle linebacker Nico Johnson (52), nose tackle Kwame Geathers (76) and outside linebacker Marquis Flowers (53) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Cincinnati, Friday, Aug. 14, 2015. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, center, throws in the second quarter as Giants' Luke Petitgout blocks Seattle Seahawks' Grant Wistrom at right, and Giants Shaun O'Hara (60) and David Diehl (66) block Seahawks' Rocky Bernard Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005 at Qwest Field in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) returns a fumble 13 yards for a touchdown during an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, N.J., Dec. 23, 2001. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 27-24. (AP Photo/NFL Photos/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) celebrates with New York Giants tight end Jake Ballard (85) after catching a second quarter touchdown pass that ties the game at 14-14 during the NFL week 5 football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 9, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks won the game 36-25. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) catches a touchdown pass as Seattle Seahawks defensive back Walter Thurmond (28) pursues during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Evan Engram celebrates his touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2002, file photo, New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan celebrates after sacking Seattle Seahawks quarterback Trent Dilfer during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Strahan was nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2013 on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) at the Meadowlands, East Rutherford, N.J., Dec. 23, 2001. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 27-24. (AP Photo/NFL Photos/Evan Pinkus)
Seattle Seahawks quarter back Stan Gelbaugh (18) gets sacked by Lawrence Taylor (56) of the New York Giants for a 12-yard loss in the first quarter of NFL game at Giants Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 25, 1992 in East Rutherford. Giants' Eric Dorsey, rear moves in to help Taylor. (AP Photo/Kevin Larkin)
New York Giants Sinorice Moss #83 celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks in their NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants' Eli Manning in action against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants tight end Jake Ballard (85) breaks a tackle by Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker David Hawthorne for a touchdown as Kam Chancellor (31) looks on during the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants offensive tackle David Diehl (66) reacts as running back Brandon Jacobs (27) scores a touchdown while fending off Seattle Seahawks safety Brian Russell (25) in the second quarter of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress, left, evades Seattle Seahawks cornerback Marcus Trufant (23) and free safety Marquand Manuel, upper right, for a reception in the second quarter Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005, at Qwest Field in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
New York Giants wide receiver Ike Hilliard, right, cradles the ball in the end zone for a touchdown as Seattle Seahawks safety Marcus Robinson, rear, and cornerback Willie Williams, left, defend during the fourth quarter Sunday, Dec. 23, 2001, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Hilliard scored with 20 seconds left in the game to give the Giants the 27-24 win. Looking on is Giants Joe Jurevicius (84). (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Defensive end Michael Strahan #92 of the New York Giants chases Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander #37 while being blocked by offensive tackle Sean Locklear #75 of the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on September 24, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Giants 42-30. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
A pass intended for Seattle Seahawks' Paul Skannis (82) is about to be intercepted by Carl Banks, left, of the New York Giants during second quarter of Nov. 9, 1989 game at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
New York Giants' Keith Hamilton, top, sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Dave Brown during the third quarter Sunday, Nov. 26, 2000 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz.(AP Photo/Samantha Feldman)
Arizona Cardinals' Patrick Peterson, right, defends New York Giants' Saquon Barkley during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) celebrates a touchdown run in a week 7 regular season game against the Arizona Cardinals at MetLife Stadium on Sunday October 20th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants wide receiver Rueben Randle (82) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of Arizona Cardinals' Patrick Peterson (21) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants linebacker Pepper Johnson (52) makes a leaping interception during an NFL game against the Phoenix Cardinals on November 5, 1989. The Giants defeated the Cardinals 20-13. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
New York Giants' Saquon Barkley, right, scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants Leonard Marshall cuts in front of the Phoenix Cardinals Luis Sharpe (67) to sack quarterback Gary Hogeboom (5) in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sept. 25, 1989. The Giants defeated the Cardinals 35-7. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, right, celebrates a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
A vocal fan at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Dec. 11, 1978 removes his coat, shirt and coat despite temperatures in the low 20's during 17-0 New York Giants win over the St. Louis Cardinals. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
New York Giants quarterback Jeff Hostetler scrambles for 19 yards and a touchdown against the Phoenix Cardinals during the first quarter of their game in Tempe, Arizona Sunday, Nov. 5, 1989. The Giants led 14-3 at the half. (AP Photo/Rob Schumacher)
Phoenix Cardinals safety Laster Lylcs, right, holds tight to bring down the New York Giants Mark Bavaro after he caught a 36 yard pass from quarterback Phil Simms in the first quarter of NFL game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Sunday, Dec. 4, 1988. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) reacts after throwing a second quarter touchdown to wide receiver Stacy Robinson against the Phoenix Cardinals at Giants Stadium in N.J., Dec. 4, 1988. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
St. Louis Cardinals quarterback Neil Lomax is sacked by New York Giants linebacker Harry Carson in the first quarter of the game, Dec 14, 1986 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Susan Ragan)
Arizona Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald (11) and New York Giants' Eli Manning (10) shake hands after an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Glendale, Ariz. The Giants defeated the Cardinals 31-27. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Ron Johnson (30) of the New York Giants is halted in his tracks by Don Parish of the St. Louis Cardinals after Johnson made a gain of five yards in first quarter action on Sunday, Dec. 13, 1970 at St. Louis. (AP Photo)
With a ball tucked under his arm, New York Giants Ernie Koy is brought down from behind by St. Louis Cardinals Jerry Stovall in the first period at Yankee Stadium, Dec. 18, 1967, New York. Ernie picked up 15 yards, good for a first down. Cardinal players at right are Larry Stallings (67) and Larry Wilson. The Giants won the final game of the regular National Football season, 37-14. (AP Photo/Harry Harris)
New York Giants' Lee Rouson carries the ball past St. Louis Cardinals' Collin Scotts, (69), for a three-yard gain in the forth quarter of play in East Ratherfort, N.J. on Sunday, October 26, 1987. The Gaints beat the Cardinals 30-7 for their first win of the season. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
New York Giants' Tiki Barber signals first down as Arizona Cardinals' David Barrett (36) watches during the fourth quarter Sunday, Nov. 11, 2001 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. Barber rushed for 118 yards in 17 carries in the Giants 17-10 win.(AP Photo/Matt York)
Cleveland Browns linebacker Jamir Miller (95) hurdles the line to give chase to New York Giants running back Ron Dayne (27) in the first quarter Sunday, Nov. 5, 2000, in Cleveland. Dayne gained seven yards on the play. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) scores a touchdown during a week 5 football game against the Cleveland Browns on October 7, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey(AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants wide receiver Gary Harrell (89) points as he gets set to go out for a pass while covered by Cleveland Browns cornerback Antonio Langham (38) during the 1995 NFL preseason football game against the Cleveland Browns on Aug. 6, 1995 in Cleveland. The Giants won the game 19-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Cleveland Browns Leroy Kelly (44) during a game against the New York Giants on Decemeber 21,1969 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York. The New York Giants beat the Cleveland Browns 127-14. Leroy Kelly played for 10 seasons all with the Cleveland Browns He was a 6-time Pro Bowler and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1994.(David Durochik via AP)
Cleveland Browns fullback Jim Brown (32) tries to avoid tackle a tackle attempt during an NFL game against the New York Giants in this undated photo. (Tony Tomsic via AP)
Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Dick Modzelewski (74) takes on two blockers to pressure New York Giants quarterback Y.A. Tittle (14) during an NFL game, Dec. 4, 1964 in Yankees Stadium. (Tony Tomsic via AP)
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) and New York Giants linebacker Andy Headen (54) gang tackle Cleveland Browns running back Earnest Byner (44) on December 1, 1985 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Browns won the game 35-33. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Cleveland Browns coach Bill Belichick watches play against the New York Giants during an NFL football pre-season game Aug. 6, 1995 in Cleveland. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Giants quarterback Y.A. Tittle (14), back in the starting role for the New York club, rolls out under a veil of protection to toss a first period pass to teammate Joe Morrison against the Cleveland Browns, Dec. 12, 1964, at Yankee Stadium in New York City. Pass was incomplete. Offering protection for Tittle are, Ernie Wheelwright, (30) Dick James, (47) and Rosey Brown (79). (AP Photo)
New York Giants quarterback Fran Tarkenton (10) gets set to throw a pass during an NFL game against the Cleveland Browns in this undated photo. (Tony Tomsic via AP)
Y.A. Tittle (14) New York Giants? quarterback is shown on the sidelines in the final minutes of game with the Cleveland Browns at Yankee Stadium on Dec. 12, 1964 in New York City. This was the final game of the 1964 season for the Giants and may be Tittle?s last as a player. (AP Photo)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) catches a touchdown pass in front of Cleveland Browns cornerback Trevin Wade (26) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants' half back Frank Gifford heads for a touchdown in second quarter of Giants-Browns game, Dec. 6, 1959. (AP Photo)
New York Giants' left end Bob Schnelker (85) catches Frank Gifford's 7-yard touchdown pass to tie up game with Cleveland Browns at 10-all in final period at New York's Yankee Stadium, Dec. 14, 1958. Cleveland defenders are Ken Konz (center) and Junior Wren (right). Giants' Tackle Frank Youso (72) is in background. Giants kicked a field goal in final two minutes to win game 13-10, and force a playoff by New York and Cleveland for NFL's Eastern Division championship December 21. (AP Photo)
Pat Summerall of the New York Football Giants boots from the 49-yard line, as quarterback Charley Conerly (42) holds, in a play good for three points-- margin of victory over Cleveland Browns at Yankee Stadium, New York, Dec. 14. The play, in the final two minutes of the game, followed another field goal attempt from the 33-yard line by Summerall. At right, in play watched by head linesman Charles Berry (31), Giants' Bill Svoboda (30) blocks Browns' Galen Fiss (35). (AP Photo)
Cleveland Browns fullback Marion Motley (76) gains a yard before being pulled down by New York Giants' Jim Duncan, right, in 1950. AP Photo)
New York Giants pull a double hand-off and lateral against the Cleveland Browns for the only touchdown of National Football League Eastern Division playoff game at New York's Yankee Stadium on Dec. 21, 1958. As play starts on Browns 19-yard line, quarterback Charley Conerly (42) hands off the ball to Alex Webster (29), who hands off the ball to Frank Gifford (16). With a block by Al Barry (68), Gifford breaks away to a 12-yard line where he laterals the ball to Conerly. Conerly is chased by Browns' Bob Gain (79), Browns' Junior Wren (42), but falls across goal line, Giants won 10-0. (AP Photo/Harry Harris)
New York Giants' running back Tiki Barber, center, leaps to a touchdown past Cleveland Browns' Earl Little, left, and Leigh Bodden, right, during the first quarter of play on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford. The Giants beat the Browns 27-10. (AP Photo/Michael Kim)
New York Giants wide receiver Ron Dixon (86) is cheered on by teammates as he runs in for a touchdown while Baltimore Ravens' Matt Stover (3) attempts to catch him during the third quarter Friday, Aug. 25, 2000, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Ron Dixon (86) runs to the end zone on a 97-yard kickoff return in Super Bowl XXXV in Tampa, on Jan. 28, 2001. The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Giants 34 - 7. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
New York Giants running back Charles Way (30) rushes upfield with the ball during an NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens Sept. 3, 1999, in Baltimore. (Allen Kee via AP)
New York Giants running back David Wilson, right, scores a touchdown in front of Baltimore Ravens strong safety James Ihedigbo in the first half of an NFL football game in Baltimore, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Cornerback Aaron Ross #31 of the New York Giants returns an intercepted pass (his second of the day) for a touchdown during the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Giants Stadium on November 16, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Ravens 30-10. AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants running back David Wilson flips after scoring a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New York Giants wide receiver Ron Dixon (86) runs upfield during Super Bowl XXXV against the Baltimore Ravens at Raymond James Stadium on Jan. 28, 2001 in Tampa, Fla. The Ravens defeated the Giants 34-7. (Allen Kee via AP)
New York Giants tight end Darcy Johnson, left, celebrates a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens with teammate Kevin Boss (89) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)
New York Giants free safety James Butler (37) and cornerback Aaron Ross (31) celebrate after Ross ran a third quarter interception in for a touchdown in the Giants' 30-10 victory over the Baltimore Ravens during an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Samari Rolle (22) chases New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) on a 77-yard run that led to a Giants field goal in the fourth quarter in their NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008. The Giants won 30-10. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) is brought down by New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce (58) and \Giants defensive tackle Barry Cofield (96) during their NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Baltimore Ravens linebackers Jarret Johnson (95) and Terrell Suggs (55) chase after New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) on a first-quarter 36-yard run during the Giants' 30-10 victory over the Ravens in their NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants head coach Jim Fassel checks over his team during pregame warmups before facing the Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl XXXV on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2001, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Lance Medow: Stunningly, the Giants aren't opening the season against the Cowboys. We haven't even kicked off the new campaign and that may already be the biggest upset of the year. The NFC East rivals met in Week 1 in four of the previous five seasons. Instead of beginning 2020 against each other, they'll actually finish up the season squaring off in East Rutherford in Week 17. Speaking of the division, the Giants play five of their games against Dallas, Philadelphia and Washington in the first 10 contests, so they have just one divisional game in their final six, and that's not until Week 17. That means they won't have an opportunity to do damage against rivals for the bulk of the second half of the season.
From a logistical standpoint, they have two sets of consecutive road games with trips to Los Angeles and Dallas in Weeks 4 and 5, and then visits to Cincinnati and Seattle in Weeks 12 and 13. They also have back-to-back home games in Weeks 14 and 15 with three of their final four games at MetLife Stadium.
The Giants have prime time games in Weeks 7 and 8 against the Eagles and Bucs. The game at Philadelphia is on Thursday night with Tom Brady and his new teammates visiting New Jersey on Monday Night Football the following week. This is going to be the first time the Giants open the season on Monday night since 2014 when they visited the Lions. This year, it'll be a battle with Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers, the first game of a MNF doubleheader that will be capped off by the Titans and Broncos in the Mile High. Ten of the team's 16 games are currently scheduled to kickoff at 1PM eastern. From a broadcasting standpoint, I have absolutely no complaints.
Lastly, although every team has known its opponents since the end of the 2019 regular season, we constantly hear about "strength of schedule" this time of year. It's a phrase I can't stand because heading into a season, it holds absolutely no weight. Don't get caught up in a team's strength of schedule; it is based on how its opponents fared the previous season. Plenty has changed from a player and coaching standpoint between the end of 2019 and now. Case in point: the Redskins, Patriots, Rams, Jets, Giants and Bengals had the easiest schedules based on opponents' 2018 records heading into 2019. Just two (Patriots, Rams) of those teams finished with winning records and one (Patriots) made the playoffs. I rest my case.
