TUCSON, Ariz. – Patrick Graham constructs and implements plans for a living, so he stayed in both his personal and professional character by devising one for the Giants' flight from Miami to Tucson last Sunday night. The team's defensive coordinator would review his unit's performance in the loss that afternoon to the Dolphins, then begin his in-depth study of the Los Angeles Chargers, whom the Giants meet Sunday in SoFi Stadium.
"I pulled up the Chargers and I think it's the third play I saw (quarterback Justin) Herbert drop back and threw a ball like 25 yards down on a rope and I said, 'I'll get to this tomorrow,'" Graham said.
He could only delay the inevitable, which was formulating a strategy to stop one of the NFL's most prolific and versatile offenses. The 7-5 Chargers have dynamic performers at the ball-handling positions, they've posted imposing numbers and they play aggressively, particularly on fourth down.
The Giants have faced and will face offenses that are ranked higher statistically – Dallas, which visits MetLife Stadium next week – is No. 1. But few bring the diversity and explosiveness of the Chargers, who are seventh in yards-per-game (382.1) and ninth in scoring (26.2 points a game).
"This is a very explosive team," coach Joe Judge said. "It's a team with some explosive weapons on offense. They've got a very, very talented young quarterback who can make a lot of plays, extend plays. Very accurate passer. He really fuels the entire offense. Herbert, who is 6-6 and 237 pounds, is third in the NFL with 27 touchdown passes, second with 315 completions and first with seven 300-yard passing games. He has the arm strength to place the ball accurately in any part of the field.
"It's hard because you try to bring the awareness to the guys," Graham said. "Just take, for example, when they get past the 50-yard line. He can do it from drop back. He can do it from the gun, in terms of from under center. He can roll one way and throw it back to the other end zone. It's a challenge. He's a big guy. I would say size-wise probably in terms of height and stuff, it's like (Pittsburgh quarterback) Ben (Roethlisberger) when you're dealing with Ben. In terms of arm talent, probably like him, (Kansas City's Patrick) Mahomes, those guys that can just throw the ball a mile and he throws it on a rope and pretty accurate."
Herbert has a strong supporting cast. Running back Austin Ekeler is second in the league with 15 touchdowns (eight rushing, seven receiving) and has run for a team-high 663 yards. Keenan Allen is tied for second in the NFL with 86 receptions, Ekeler has 56 catches and wideout Mike Williams has 55, seven of them for touchdowns.
"It's a big challenge for us," cornerback James Bradberry said. "Anytime you mix good receivers with a good quarterback they're going to be an explosive offense, they're going to be able to put points up on the board, so it's definitely a challenge for us.
"(Allen and Williams) are both elite receivers, but in how they are elite receivers I feel is different. Williams, he's more of a big body deep threat. He has a huge catch radius. He's going to get all the explosive routes down the field, but then you've got Keenan Allen, who makes a lot of his explosive plays off yards after the catch because he's such a good runner. He has great awareness, great savviness to his game. He runs good routes, a lot of over across option routes and stuff like that. They're different, but both of them can make explosive plays. We've got to continue to communicate and execute when we go out there and play."
Allen and Williams, as well as cornerback Chris Harris, Jr., spent the week on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, but the Giants expect them to play.
"I know Keenan," safety Logan Ryan said. "I've been playing against him for years. My second year in the league as a Patriot, we put Darrelle Revis on Keenan Allen and that was eight years ago, and he's still been that guy for that many years. I think he's one of the best receivers in the league. It drastically changes whether he plays or not. We're definitely going to – we have packages to prepare for Keenan Allen and we'll prepare for that and if he's not there, that's good news and we'll do the best we can."
"I think my luck over the last 13 years in the league, they're probably going to play," Graham said with a laugh. "That's what I think. We prepare for all the scenarios. Obviously, we'll have to be ready to adjust. It's no different than what happened as recently as last week with (Dolphins wide receiver DeVante) Parker. He got activated on Saturday, but you have to have a contingency plan and to be ready for that stuff. I talk to you guys all the time about that, just you've got to be ready. We've got to be ready and whatever scenarios come up, that's part of our job.
One of the scenarios likely to arise is the Chargers going for it on fourth down. They have done so 21 times this season, succeeding on 13 of them, a 61.9% success rate.
"You have to be mindful," Graham said. "(They have a) defensive-minded head coach (Brandon Staley), I'm sure it has something to do with the analytics part of it. Each situation is different. It might be analytics. It might be a feel in the game. You look at some of the stuff that happened in the Baltimore game. Baltimore had a good lead and maybe they felt like they needed to go ahead and take their chances there. It presents a challenge. No matter what play we make on third down to get a stop, guys have got to be alert on the sidelines, be ready. I've got to make sure I'm alert because sometimes you get so used to on third down, again, to get into fourth down, you're like it's a good play, but you might be going through the series in your mind, but you've got to stay alert. They might stay out there, so it's a challenge. It's definitely a challenge."
That will be true for the defense no matter what the down and distance is.
"You have to be mindful on second down, too, because you don't know when they're going to sprinkle in the tempo," Graham said. "I would say there's a few situations where they like it the most. They get a big play first-and-10 within a series and boom, tempo. Sometimes to keep you out of your exotics on third down, they'll go from second to third down, which is a good strategy right there. You've got to prepare for that, so whether it's from third to fourth down, the key is for me as the coordinator, us as coaches, is to have calls that fit the situation. Potentially, you might have a longer list of calls, but really all the same calls, but like you've got to do it out of different groupings. You've just got to be aware of that.
"The key is, and I think a lot of defensive coaches think like this, an example being Flo (Dolphins coach Brian Flores) last week with Miami – keep pressure on them the whole game. That's just another way to keep pressure on them. Normally, you make a play on third down, OK, ready to get off the field. Fourth down, what are they going to do? It just causes you to practice it. You've got to deal with it. It's a good strategy."
Graham and his defense will do all he can to ensure the Chargers don't succeed with it on Sunday.
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San Diego Chargers Jim Tolbert (43) tries to take the ball from New York Giants Coleman Zeno (88) after Zeno tock a pass from quarterback Fran Tarkenton during the first half at New York's Yankee Stadium on Nov. 7, 1971. (AP Photo)
San Diego Charges player Bryant Salter is thrown sprawling by New York Giants Joe Green (33), left, and Joe Morrison (40), right, as he returns kickoff to the San Diego 21-yard line early in the fourth quarter on Nov. 8, 1971 in New York. The Giants won game, 35-17. (AP Photo)
Quarterback Dan Fouts of the San Diego Chargers is picked up and plopped down by Dee Hardison of the New York Giants for a sack in the first quarter at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Oct. 3, 1983. Fouts was 15 for 28 for 215 yards and two touchdowns, but was twice hurt in the shoulder area and did not play the full game. The Chargers won 41-34. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
Kellen Winslow of the San Diego Chargers tries to breakaway from the New York Giants Beasley Reese for the distant goal after catching a Dan Fouts pass in the second quarter on Sunday, Oct. 3, 1983 at Giants Stadium. The play went for 16 yards and a touch down with 49 seconds left in the half. Charges won 41-34. (AP Photo/Bill Nostroun)
New York Giants running back Joe Morris (20) runs the ball during the NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers on September 14, 1986 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 20-7. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
San Diego Chargers guard Sam Claphan (77) blocks New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) during the NFL football game against the New York Giants on Sept. 14, 1986 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 20-7. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Defensive end Michael Strahan (92) of the New York Giants sets on defense against the San Diego Chargers. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
New York Giants running back Joe Morris (20) runs the ball during the NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers on September 9, 1986 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 20-7. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants quarterback Dave Brown (17) is flushed from the pocket by defensive pressure during the NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers on Dec. 23, 1995 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Chargers won the game 27-17. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants quarterback Dave Brown (17) gets pressured by a defender during the 1995 NFL regular season football game against the San Diego Chargers on Dec. 23, 1995 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Chargers won the game 27-17. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants Michael Strahan does his imitation of San Diego Chargers' Junior Seau as he taunts the Chargers' bench after sacking San Diego quarterback Ryan Leaf in the second quarter of the Giants' 34-16 victory Sunday, Sept. 27, 1998 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
New York Giants' Jeremy Shockey makes a 30 yard reception while being hit by San Diego Chargers' Bhawoh Jue, left, and Terrence Kiel during the second quarter Sunday Sept. 25, 2005 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Jack Smith)
SAN DIEGO - SEPTEMBER 25: New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (#10) tries to shout out play calls over the hostile crowd against San Diego Chargers on Sunday, September 25, 2005 in San Diego, California. San Diego won the game 45-23. (AP Photo/Thomas E. Witte)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Mannning congratulates San Diego Chargers quarterback Drew Brees after the Chargers 45-23 victory Sunday Sept. 25, 2005 in San Diego. Giants coach Ton Coughlin, right, reaches to congratulate Chargers coach Marty Schottenheimer. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
New York Giants receiver Tim Carter hangs onto the ball as San Diego Chargers' Quentin Jammer rides his back during a 44 yard pass recption in the second quarter Sunday Sept. 25, 2005 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Jack Smith)
SAN DIEGO - SEPTEMBER 25: New York Giants running back Tiki Barber (#21) glides through the defensive line for a gain against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, September 25, 2005 in San Diego, California. San Diego won the game 45-23. (AP Photo/Thomas E. Witte)
SAN DIEGO - SEPTEMBER 25: New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (#10) scrambles out of the pocket while being sacked by the San Diego Chargers during their game on Sunday, September 25, 2005 in San Diego, California. San Diego won the game 45-23. (AP Photo/Thomas E. Witte)
SAN DIEGO - SEPTEMBER 25: New York Giants wide receiver Tim Carter (#84) pulls in a catch while San Diego Chargers corner back Quentin Jammer (#23) tries to break up the pass during Sunday night's game on Sunday, September 25, 2005 in San Diego, California. San Diego won the game 45-23. (AP Photo/Thomas E. Witte)
New York Giants Plaxico Burress pulls in a five yard touchdown pass over San Diego Chargers Quentin Jammer in the second quarter Sunday Sept. 25, 2005 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Jack Smith)
SAN DIEGO - SEPTEMBER 25: New York Giants wide receiver Tim Carter (#84) pulls in a catch while San Diego Chargers corner back Quentin Jammer (#23) tries to break up the pass during Sunday night's game on Sunday, September 25, 2005 in San Diego, California. San Diego won the game 45-23. (AP Photo/Thomas E. Witte)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) runs the ball during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants cornerback Terrell Thomas (24) moves through the San Diego Chargers defense during the NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers #17 in action against the New York Giants during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) runs away from San Diego Chargers safety Kevin Ellison (25) of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham (82) is tackled by San Diego Chargers' Steve Gregory (28) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants Brandon Jacobs #27 in action against the San Diego Chargers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants FB Madison Hedgecock (39) is tackled during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) looks to pass during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham (82) makes a catch against the San Diego Chargers during a NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday November 8, 2009 (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) yells during the NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88), left, is takled by San Diego Chargers cornerback Antoine Cason (20) during the NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) makes a catch against the San Diego Chargers during a NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday November 8, 2009 (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
San Diego Chargers quaterback Philip Rivers gets hit by Antonio Pierce (58) and Osi Umenyiora (72) of the New York Giants during a NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday November 8, 2009 (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) scrambles during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, left, shakes hands with New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning after an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Chargers won the game 21-20. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants cornerback Bruce Johnson, left, breaks up a pass intended for San Diego Chargers wide receiver Malcom Floyd (80) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Chargers won 21-20. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) leaps over San Diego Chargers cornerback Quentin Jammer (23) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Chargers won 21-20. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, left, shakes hands with New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning after an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Chargers won the game 21-20. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates (85) is tackled by New York Giants safety Michael Johnson during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
San Diego Chargers wide receiver Malcom Floyd (80) is tackled by New York Giants linebacker Michael Boley (52) and teammate Terrell Thomas (24) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs is tackled by San Diego Chargers' Kevin Ellison (25) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) is tackled by San Diego Chargers' Paul Oliver (27) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) looks to hand off the ball during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) runs the ball during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) evades the grasp of San Diego Chargers defensive end Jacques Cesaire (74) while scrambling back to the line of scrimmage in the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
quarterback Eli Manning (10) prepares to snap the ball during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) looks over the defense during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) pulls in a 51-yard reception as San Diego Chargers strong safety Marcus Gilchrist pursues during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) battles at the line of scrimmage during a NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, December 8, 2013 in San Diego. The Chargers won the game 37-14. (AP Photo/Paul Jasienski)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz avoids San Diego Chargers cornerback Richard Marshall, right, as he runs with a reception during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
New York Giants running back Peyton Hillis carries the ball into the end zone while San Diego Chargers linebacker Manti Te'o attempts to take the ball away on a 1-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
New York Giants running back Andre Brown runs through a hole in the San Diego Chargers defense during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) talks to San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) after a week 14 football game against the San Diego Chargers on December 8, 2013 in San Diego, California (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz avoids San Diego Chargers cornerback Richard Marshall as he runs with a reception during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz avoids San Diego Chargers cornerback Richard Marshall as he runs with a reception during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
A look down the line of scrimmage as the San Diego Chargers take on the New York Giants during a week 14 football game on December 8, 2013 in San Diego, California (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks gives the first down signal after his 51 yard reception against the San Diego Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks pulls in a 51 yard reception as San Diego Chargers strong safety Marcus Gilchrist gives chase during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) makes a catch during a week 14 football game against the San Diego Chargers on December 8, 2013 in San Diego, California (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants running back Peyton Hillis points after his 1-yard touchdown run against the San Diego Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
San Diego Chargers running back Danny Woodhead (39) fights for a pass with New York Giants cornerback Jayron Hosley (28) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (93) beats a block during an NFL game against the San Diego Chargers on December 8, 2013. The Chargers defeated the Giants 37-14. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) battles at the line of scrimmage during a NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, December 8, 2013 in San Diego. The Chargers won the game 37-14. (AP Photo/Paul Jasienski)
New York Giants tight end Brandon Myers pulls in a 5-yard touchdown pass against the San Diego Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) talks to San Diego Chargers linebacker Manti Teo after a week 14 football game against the San Diego Chargers on December 8, 2013 in San Diego, California (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) runs upfield with a reception during an NFL game against the San Diego Chargers on December 8, 2013. The Chargers defeated the Giants 37-14. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning stands behind a protective wall of blockers while throwing a pass during the first half of a NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
New York Giants wide receiver Roger Lewis (18) makes a touchdown catch on a pass from quarterback Eli Manning not pictured, as Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Casey Hayward (26) defends on the play during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants long snapper Zak DeOssie (51) during a NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday October 8, 2017 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants running back Orleans Darkwa (26) picks up yardage as he is pursued by Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Corey Liuget (94) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) attempts to get by Los Angeles Chargers free safety Tre Boston (33) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Orleans Darkwa (26) runs with the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Orleans Darkwa (26) rushes in a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Roger Lewis (18) makes a touchdown catch on a pass form quarterback Eli Manning, not pictured, as Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Casey Hayward (26) defends on the play during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Dwayne Harris (17) attempts to avoid a tackle by Los Angeles Chargers free safety Tre Boston (33) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
The Los Angeles Chargers offense lines up against the New York Giants for a field goal during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) looks to pass against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants running back Orleans Darkwa (26) carries the ball in an NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
New York Giants running back Orleans Darkwa (26) runs with the ball as Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Charmeachealle Moore makes the hit during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants' Dwayne Harris runs with the ball as Los Angeles Chargers' Tre Boston (33) tries to make the hit during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
