The New York Giants are finally ready to embark on the franchise's 100th season when they welcome the Minnesota Vikings to MetLife Stadium this Sunday.
The two teams last met during the 2022 season, which they did twice in a span of three weeks, both in Minnesota. After the Vikings picked up the 27-24 victory on Christmas Eve, the Giants got their revenge with a 31-24 win in the Wild Card Round. However, both teams have undergone significant personnel changes since their last meeting.
The Giants will look to win their season opener for the second time in three seasons since Brian Daboll took over as head coach. The Vikings have also split their two Week 1 matchups under head coach Kevin O'Connell.
Here are players to watch in this weekend's season opener.
QB Daniel Jones
After tearing his ACL in the first week of November, Jones worked tirelessly all offseason to get back on the field as soon as he could. Less than nine months later, the veteran quarterback was fully cleared for the start of training camp. After taking every single rep with the first team offense all summer, Jones is now faced with his first true test of this ever important 2024 campaign.
"I spent some time on the sideline watching the game and wishing you were out there," Jones said Tuesday about last season. "I'm excited to be back. Certainly, grateful and very appreciative of all the help I've had throughout this whole journey and people who have done a lot to help me get back. I'm excited to be out there."
The return of a healthy Jones is just the beginning of the significant changes from the unit we saw for most of last season. The Giants used the sixth overall pick on wide receiver Malik Nabers, whom we'll discuss later, giving Jones a true game-changer. Devin Singletary has replaced Saquon Barkley in the backfield, while the offensive line features three new starters. Additionally, Daboll confirmed this week that he will serve as the offensive play-caller this season.
"I feel like we're in a good spot," the 27-year-old Jones said. "I think we're confident. We've had a good camp, we're prepared and we've got to go out and execute on Sunday. I think it's about taking the work that you've put in over these last, really since this spring, and translating that to the field. Understanding this game plan, getting on the same page and then executing on Sunday. I feel good, I think we're confident and ready to go."
Jones is faced with a tough first test as he will go up against Brian Flores' defense. While the Vikings' pass defense struggled at times last season, ranking 24th in passing yards allowed, the unit features some new members in the starting lineup, which we'll get into next. Flores is known for not only sending pressure early and often, but also being able to disguise it well. And while their pass rush did lose Danielle Hunter, the Vikings added Dallas Turner in first round of the draft (10 sacks at Alabama last year) and Jonathan Greenard in free agency (12.5 sacks last season).
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WR Malik Nabers (1)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
WR Jalin Hyatt (13)
S/ILB Isaiah Simmons (19)
Mike Kafka Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator, RB Tyrone Tracy (29)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
RB Devin Singletary (26)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
S/ILB Isaiah Simmons (19)
RB Eric Gray (20)
CB Adoree' Jackson (21)
WR Jalin Hyatt (13)
WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (88)
CB Adoree' Jackson (21)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
CB Nick McCloud (44)
WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (88)
CB Dru Phillips (22)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
WR Darius Slayton (86)
CB Tre Hawkins III (37)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
RB Tyrone Tracy (29)
WR Isaiah Hodgins (18)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
CB Art Green (35)
WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (88)
CB Cor'Dale Flott (28)
WR Darius Slayton (86)
DB Art Green (35)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
WR Darius Slayton (86)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
TE Theo Johnson (84)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
CB Nick McCloud (44)
RB Eric Gray (20)
RB Eric Gray (20)
CB Nick McCloud (44)
TE Theo Johnson (84)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
OLB Azeez Ojulari (51)
QB Drew Lock (2)
CB Nick McCloud (44)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
TE Theo Johnson (84)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
CB Nick McCloud (44)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
OLB Azeez Ojulari (51)
CB Nick McCloud (44)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
CB Nick McCloud (44)
WR Malik Nabers
The electricity surrounding the rookie wide receiver is palpable. Whether it was at rookie minicamp, OTAs, training camp, or the preseason, Nabers has consistently displayed an ability to make plays that the Giants have not had in their offense in years. The 21-year-old receiver creates separation with ease, using his speed and agility to easily break free from defenders. It's been easy to see why the Giants used the sixth overall selection on the former LSU Tiger.
Nabers saw extensive action in only one of the team's preseason games, but the young wideout certainly took advantage of the opportunity. He caught four passes for 54 yards against the Houston Texans while making a couple of eye-opening grabs that put his athleticism on full display.
"Through the preseason, the game was fast," Nabers told reporters Wednesday. "I'm mostly sure that it's going to be way faster, and the competition level is going to have to rise. I'm just happy to go out there with the team and see what we can do."
Nabers added, "I feel good. I'm happy to go out there with my teammates, go out there with the offense. Just go out there and do our best."
The rookie wide receiver could see a lot of Stephon Gilmore on Sunday. The veteran cornerback and former Defensive Player of the Year signed with the Vikings a couple of weeks ago, joining a solid group of cornerbacks that already included Byron Murphy, Shaq Griffin, and Fabian Moreau. Gilmore, who is now with his fourth team in the last four seasons, registered 13 passes defensed with the Cowboys last year after finishing with 11 pass breakups with the Colts the year prior.
The offensive line
The Giants put a major emphasis on improving the offensive line heading into this season, evidenced by some of the moves made during free agency. Three of the team's five starting linemen are veteran additions with plenty of starting experience in Jon Runyan (left guard), Greg Van Roten (right guard), and Jermaine Eluemuenor (right tackle). They join incumbent starters Andrew Thomas (left tackle) and John Michael Schmitz (center) on what should be an improved group from last year's unit that allowed a league-high 85 sacks.
Between Van Roten's late arrival and the injuries to Runyan and Schmitz, the starting five did not take any practice reps together until late in training camp. However, all five have been back on the practice field for some time now, which has helped improve the chemistry up front.
"It's been good to get those guys together, especially this week," assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Mike Kafka said Wednesday. "Now (that) we're in kind of that game planning mode. In training camp, you're trying some new stuff, you're trying to figure out and work on your identity and who you want to be as a running team and as a passing team. Defining roles and all those things. So, when you get all five of those guys together and working together and communicating, I think that's a benefit.
"There's a constant stream of communication. And it certainly works with DJ in the mix as well. They all can kind of see it through the same lens. I think it's been a good camp in that aspect. Then this week, as we're working through our game plan, (we're) working all those kinks out."
Perhaps the most significant change to last year's group is a healthy Thomas at left tackle. The former second-team All-Pro lineman hurt his hamstring in last year's season opener, which then sidelined him for half of the season. But Thomas is now at full strength heading into Week 1, and he has long put last year in the rearview mirror.
"It was a lot of things that we dealt with last year, but we're putting that to bed, have a new group up front," Thomas told reporters this week. "We're trying to be dominant, be physical, protect DJ and open holes for the run game."
The line will have its hands full going up against Flores' defense. The defensive coordinator helped the unit improve from 31st overall in yards to 16th last year, including top-eight rankings in both rushing yards per play (fourth) and rushing yards per game (eighth).
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CB Deonte Banks
OLB Boogie Basham
TE Daniel Bellinger
S Dane Belton
OLB Brian Burns
DL Elijah Chatman
DL D.J. Davidson
QB Tommy DeVito
OL Jermaine Eluemunor
OL Joshua Ezeudu
CB Cor'Dale Flott
WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton
K Graham Gano
P Jamie Gillan (6)
RB Eric Gray
CB Tre Hawkins III
WR Jalin Hyatt
CB Adoree' Jackson
S Anthony Johnson Jr.
FB/TE Jakob Johnson
TE Theo Johnson
QB Daniel Jones
LS Casey Kreiter
G Jake Kubas
DL Dexter Lawrence II
QB Drew Lock
TE Chris Manhertz
CB Nick McCloud
LB Micah McFadden
ILB Darius Muasau
WR Malik Nabers
T Evan Neal
S Tyler Nubin
DL Rakeem Nuñez-Roches
OLB Azeez Ojulari
ILB Bobby Okereke
CB Dru Phillips
S Jason Pinnock
DL Jordon Riley
WR Wan'Dale Robinson
G Jon Runyan
C John Michael Schmitz Jr.
S/LB Isaiah Simmons
RB Devin Singletary
WR Darius Slayton
WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette
G Aaron Stinnie
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux
OT Andrew Thomas
RB Tyrone Tracy
G Greg Van Roten
OLB Benton Whitley
OLB Brian Burns
The trade and subsequent extension for the outside linebacker was the Giants' biggest splash of the offseason. Given the scheme that defensive coordinator Shane Bowen runs, one that relies less on blitzes and more on the front four getting pressure on the quarterback, this move made a ton of sense. After watching Burns on the practice field all summer, it's even easier to see why GM Joe Schoen took a big swing on the 26-year-old.
"Obviously the talent is evident," Bowen said during training camp. "The skill set is unique. I think just his approach day in and day out. He's taking on a leadership role in that room. I think it's evolving for us in the unit. But really, ultimate pro on how he goes about his business. He wants to be one of the premier players in this league, and he works that way."
Burns comes to the Giants as one of only eight players in NFL history with at least 7.5 sacks in each of their first five seasons. He is now joined on the defensive line with the most talented pair of pass rushers he has ever played with in Dexter Lawrence and Kayvon Thibodeaux, as the trio combined for 148 total quarterback pressures last season. The presence of all three will make it impossible for opposing offensive lines to double-team all of them, which will create more one-on-one opportunities for Burns.
"I hope he does take it to a new level," Bowen said last month. "I do. I think just continuing to be consistent to make sure he takes advantage of his opportunities when he gets chances to rush. I think the complementary piece of what we have up front is probably going to help him a little bit, too, having Dex, having KT, having whoever that fourth guy is. I think that's going to play a role. But I hope all these guys are striving to achieve more than what they've achieved and have goals beyond what has been so far that they can go try to attain for themselves and obviously for us."
The Vikings tied with the Texans for the 11th-most sacks allowed last season at 47. Minnesota boasts a talented pair of offensive tackles in Christian Darrisaw and Brian O'Neill, both of whom were regarded highly for their 2023 performance by Pro Football Focus.
CB Tae Banks
A lot was put on the shoulders of Banks during his rookie campaign last year. The young corner started 15 games and was immediately matched up against some of the league's top wide receivers. Banks earned a passer rating against of 84.7, according to PFF, which ranked 24th out of 74 qualified cornerbacks, in addition to allowing a 57.6 completion rate (53 receptions allowed on 92 targets). He finished with 64 tackles (53 solo), two interceptions and 11 passes defensed.
Now heading into Year 2, Banks is looking at a lot of the same responsibilities as last year. While the Giants will use more zone coverage than they did last year, the 23-year-old will likely still be matched up against the opposing team's top wideout more often than not, something the Giants believe he's ready for.
"Tae is up for the challenge of wanting to prove that he can be a number one corner in this league," assistant general manager Brandon Brown told the media last month. "He knows that he's got to earn it and that's not going to be given to him."
Banks will be tested right out of the gate with a Week 1 matchup against the Vikings' talented pair of wide receivers. While injuries derailed a good chunk of his 2023 campaign, Justin Jefferson finished the season with 30 receptions for 476 yards and two touchdowns in Minnesota's final four games, all with Nick Mullens under center. Meanwhile, Jordan Addison put together a strong rookie season with 70 receptions for 911 yards and 10 touchdowns.
"You better know where he's lined up," Brian Daboll said about Jefferson earlier this week. "He can hurt you in all three areas of the field. Catch and run, intermediate, vertical, double moves. They'll use him in a variety of spots, and then you look on the opposite side of it with Addison, who we did a lot of work on when he was coming out last year, who's an exceptional route runner, very gifted receiver, was excellent at Pitt, and you can see."
View rare photos from the all-time series between the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan is interviewed by Terry Bradshaw after winning the NFC championship game against the Minnesota Vikings Jan. 14, 2001, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants defeated the Vikings 41-0. (Allen Kee via AP)
New York Giant's quarterback Fran Tarkenton looks for a down-field receiver as he gets set to pass while being chased by Minnesota Viking's Jim Marshall in first half of National Football League game in Twin Cities on Sunday, Nov. 5, 1967 in Minneapolis. Tarkenton threw three touchdown passes to give him total of 19 touchdown passes for the season, best in the NFL. (AP Photo)
Vikings running back Oscar Reed, 32, is stopped on the two yard line by N.Y. Giants line backer Jim Files, 58, and defensive tackle Jim Kanicki, 73, during third quarter action at New York's Yankee Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 31, 1971. (AP Photo/ Harry Harris
Fran Tarkenton, N.Y. Giants' quarterback, begins first quarter completed pass to fullback Allen Jacobs in NFL exhibition game against the Vikings, Aug. 22, 1967 in New Haven, Ct. The Vikings are Tarkenton?s former team. (AP Photo)
Vikings tight end John Hilton (85) misses a long pass from quarterback Gary Cuozzo, not shown, during third quarter action at Yankee Stadium, Sunday, Oct. 31, 1971, New York. Defending for the N.Y. Giants are defensive back Carl Lockhart (43) and Scott Eaton (20). (AP Photo/Harry Harris)
Minnesota Viking?s pass receiver Bill Brown (30) holds hands out but ball bounces off his helmet as New York Giant?s defender Bill Swain (52) watches Brown during first half of National Football League game in Twin Cities at Minneapolis, on Sunday, Nov. 5, 1967. Viking quarterback Joe Kapp attempted the pass. Minnesota downed New York, 27-24. (AP Photo/RW)
Minnesota Vikings Herschel Walker rushes for yardage against the New York Giants in the first quarter at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Oct. 30, 1989. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Minnesota Vikings running back Herschel Walker (34) leaps over a fallen teammate during an NFL football game against the New York Giants in November 1989. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
New York Giants end Leonard Marshall celebrates his second quarter sack of Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tommy Krammer in Monday's 24-14 win at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Oct. 31, 1989. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor, left, hugs backup quarterback Jeff Hostetler after Hostetler handed off for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of their 24-14 win over the Minnesota Vikings at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Oct. 31, 1989. The two were instrumental in the come-from-behind win. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
New York Giants quarterback Jeff Hostetler rushes for yardage as he is tackled by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Mike Merriweather in the third quarter at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey Monday, Oct. 31, 1989. Hostetler came off the bench to substitute for injured Phil Simms to lead the Giants over the Vikings 24-14. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) calls signals at the line of scrimmage during a 17 - 10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in the 1993 NFC Wild Card Playoff Game on Jan. 9, 1994 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms looks to handoff during the Giants 17-10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in the 1993 NFC Wild Card Playoff Game on January 9, 1994 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Warren Moon, left, fights New York Giants right end Michael Strahan, center, after Moon fumbled during first period action of their NFL game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Monday, Oct. 10, 1994. Giants cornerback Phillippi Sparks (22) is at right. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants cornerback Jason Sehorn (31) is seen in action during a post season NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings Dec. 27, 1997, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Allen Kee via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms sets to pass during the Giants 17-10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in the 1993 NFC Wild Card Playoff Game on January 9, 1994 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
Minnesota Vikings running back Terry Allen (21) is set to recover a fumble by Vikings quarterback Warren Moon, right, as New York Giants left end Keith Hamilton (75) watches during first period action of their NFL game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Monday, Oct. 10, 1994. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Minnesota Vikings Cris Carter laterals the ball as he is hit by New York Giants Everson Walls, left, and Myron Guyton in the third quarter of play at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Dec. 9, 1990. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
New York Giants head coach Dan Reeves, left, congratulates linebacker Lawrence Taylor after the last defensive series of the NFC playoff win over the Minnesota Vikings at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, Sunday, Jan. 9, 1994. The Giants won 17-10 and will face the San Francisco 49ers next. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
New York Giants cornerback Jason Sehorn (31) is seen in action during a post season NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings Dec. 27, 1997, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Allen Kee via AP)
New York Giants running back Tiki Barber (21) is seen in action during a post season NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings Dec. 27, 1997, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Allen Kee via AP)
New York Giants cornerback Jason Sehorn (31) is seen in action during a post season NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings Dec. 27, 1997, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Allen Kee via AP)
New York Giants cornerback Jason Sehorn (31) intercepts a pass intended for Minnesota Vikings Hall of Fame wide receiver Cris Carter (80) during an 2000 NFC Championship NFL game on January 14, 2001. The Giants defeated the Vikings 41-0. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
New York Giants fullback Greg Comella (34) celebrates with wide receiver Ike Hilliard (88) after making a touchdown during an NFL playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings Jan. 14, 2001, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants defeated the Vikings 41-0. (Allen Kee via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Joe Jurevicius (84) catches a pass for a touchdown during an NFL playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings Jan 14, 2001, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants defeated the Vikings 41-0. (Allen Kee via AP)
New York Giants running back Tiki Barber (21) carries against the Minnesota Vikings during the NFC Championship game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Sunday January 14, 2001. The Giants meet the Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl XXXV Sunday Jan. 28, 2001 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Cris Carter is stopped by New York Giants linebackers Mike Barrow, left rear, and Jessie Armstead (98), and safety Shaun Williams (36) during the fourth quarter of the NFC championship Sunday, Jan. 14, 2001, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants reached their first Super Bowl in a decade with a 41-0 romp past the Vikings, the biggest rout in NFC championship history. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Daunte Culpepper (11) is sacked by New York Giants' Cedric Jones (94) during the second quarter of the NFC championship Sunday, Jan. 14, 2001, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
New York Giants wide receiver Ike Hilliard (88) leaves behind Minnesota Vikings cornerback Denard Walker, left, and linebacker Greg Biekert (54) as he runs into the end zone on a 19-yard touchdown pass from Giants quarterback Kerry Collins during the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2003. At rear is Giants tackle Ian Allen. (AP Photo/Tom Olmscheid)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson, left, throws the ball as he is pressured by New York Giants' Bryan Kehl, left, Dave Tollefson (71) and Jerome McDougle (95) during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
New York Giants linebacker Kevin Lewis (59) fends off Minnesota Vikings running back Mewelde Moore, left, as he returns a fumble by Moore for 16 yards during the first quarter in Minneapolis, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2004. The Giants beat the Vikings 34-13. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
New York Giants running back Tiki Barber (21) finds his way through a pack of players on a 5-yard touchdown run during the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2004. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
New York Giants wide receiver Willie Ponder (87) evades Minnesota Vikings linebacker Raonall Smith, left, and cornerback Brian Williams (29) on a 3-yard gain during the first quarter in Minneapolis, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2004. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
Minnesota Vikings' Brian Russell (27) and Chris Claiborne tackle New York Giants tight end Visanthe Shiancoe (82) as he pulls in a five-yard pass from Kurt Warner. The catch set up a two-yard touchdown run by Michael Cloud in the fourth quarter Sunday, Oct. 31, 2004 in Minneapolis. The Giants beat the Vikings 34-13. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Laroni Gallishaw, left, holds on to the towel of New York Giants running back Tiki Barber as he slips past in the third quarter at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Nov. 13, 2005. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
New York Giants running back Tiki Barber (21) breaks a tackle by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Ralph Brown as he gains 48 yards on a pass play during the second quarter Sunday, Nov. 13, 2005, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Domenik Hixon (87) pulls in a 23-yard pass from quarterback David Carr in front of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield, left, during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Minneapolis on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008. The Vikings beat the Giants 20-19. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning runs upfield for a 14-yard gain in the first quarter as the Minnesota Vikings' C.J. Mosley, left, and Spencer Johnson, right, defend at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Nov. 13, 2005. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
The New York Giants' Damane Duckett, top center, gets a hand up to block a kick by the Minnesota Vikings' Paul Edinger at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Nov. 13, 2005. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brad Johnson, right is pressured by New York Giants defensive tackle Fred Robbins during the fourth quarter Sunday, Nov. 13, 2005 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Vikings beat the Giants 24-21. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants cornerback Will Allen, left, breaks up a pass intended for wide receiver Minnesota Vikings' Randy Moss, right, in the first quarter Monday night, Nov. 19, 2001 in Minneapolis. Allen was charged with pass interference, setting up Moss for a 28-yard touchdown pass from Vikings Daunte Culpepper on the next play. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) calls a play at the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium on Monday October 21, 2013 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. New York won 23-7. (AP Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Monday, Oct. 3, 2016, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
The New York Giants and the Minnesota Vikings meet during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Monday, Dec. 13, 2010. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) is brought down by New York Giants defensive tackle Chris Canty (99) in the first half of their NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Monday, Dec. 13, 2010. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
The Minnesota Vikings offensive line lines up against the New York Giants defensive line during an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 49-17. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Benny Sapp (22) pulls on New York Giants wide receiver Ramses Barden's (13) jersey during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, at the Metrodome in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Giants 44-7. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 3: Defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka #94 of the New York Giants jumps on running back Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings for a tackle at Mall of America Field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on January 3, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Giants 44-7. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 3: Defensive end Osi Umenyoira #72 of the New York Giants runs in pursuit against the Minnesota Vikings at Mall of America Field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on January 3, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Giants 44-7. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants at the line of scrimmage during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Giants 44-7. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)
New York Giants linebacker Danny Clark (55) celebrates after tacking Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson in the first quarter during an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) greets Minnesota Vikings Brett Favre after the Vikings defeated the Giants 44-7 in an NFL football game in Minneapolis, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010. (AP Photo/Andy King)
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Asher Allen, right, brings down New York Giants wide receiver Domenik Hixon, left, on a kick return during an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw runs into Minnesota Vikings safety Jamarca Sanford, right (33), and Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield in the second quarter as Minnesota Vikings defeated the Giants 44-7 in an NFL football game in Minneapolis Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010.(AP Photo/Andy King)
New York Giants running back Danny Ware (28) carries the ball during the fouth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010 against Minnesota Vikings at the Metrodome in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Giants 44-7. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback Josh Freeman during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 21, 2013 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Rueben Randle (82) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of Minnesota Vikings' Chris Cook (20) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 21, 2013 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) avoids Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) and Josh Robinson (21) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 21, 2013 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka (94) during a week 7 football game against the Minnesota Vikings on October 21, 2013 in East Rutherford, NJ (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) points out defensive players during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Monday, Oct. 21, 2013 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
A look down the line of scrimmage as the New York Giants take on the Minnesota Vikings during a week 7 football game on October 21, 2013 in East Rutherford, NJ (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants cornerback Prince Amukamara (20) breaks up a pass to Minnesota Vikings' Jerome Simpson (81) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 21, 2013 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants middle linebacker Jon Beason (52) leaps on the back of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) as he runs the ball for a fourth quarter first down during the NFL week 7 football game against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday, Oct. 21, 2013 in East Rutherford, N.J.. The Giants won the game 23-7. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants wide receiver Rueben Randle (82) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of Minnesota Vikings' Chris Cook (20) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 21, 2013 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants' Peyton Hillis (44) rushes as Minnesota Vikings strong safety Andrew Sendejo (34) trails the play during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 21, 2013 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
New York Giants strong safety Antrel Rolle (26) leaps and makes a one handed interception of a third quarter pass intended for Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) during the NFL week 7 football game against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday, Oct. 21, 2013 in East Rutherford, N.J.. The Giants won the game 23-7. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants tight end Bear Pascoe (86) leaps over Minnesota Vikings' Jamarca Sanford (33) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 21, 2013 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) takes part in a week 4 regular season game against the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium on Sunday October 6th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
The New York Giants defense takes part in a week 4 regular season game against the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium on Sunday October 6th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
WR Sterling Shepard (87)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) makes a touchdown catch in a week 4 regular season game against the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium on Sunday October 6th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
WR Sterling Shepard (87)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) takes part in a week 4 regular season game against the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium on Sunday October 6th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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