LOCK TO START
After starting the Giants' first game out of the bye in Week 12, quarterback Tommy DeVito missed the Thanksgiving matchup in Dallas due to an injury to his right forearm. Drew Lock started his first game for the Giants, while veteran Tim Boyle was his backup and DeVito served as the emergency third quarterback. While DeVito is improving from the injury to his throwing arm, coach Brian Daboll announced Wednesday that Lock will get the first-team reps at practice this week and be the team's starting QB against the Saints on Sunday.
"Tommy's improving," the head coach said. "He'll throw out here today, probably do some show team reps. Drew's going to take all the reps with the ones today, and he'll be the quarterback this week. And if Tommy is well enough to be the second quarterback, he will be, and if not, it'll be Tim. But I think he's trending in the right direction. We'll see where he is today."
In his first start with the Giants, Lock completed 65.6 percent of his passes (21 of 32) for 178 yards, no touchdowns and one interception for a 66.9 passer rating. Lock was efficient on the ground, gaining 57 yards on just four carries (14.3 avg.) while finding the end zone once and setting the Giants up with a first-and-goal from the one-yard line on another drive. However, the veteran signal-caller did lose a fumble in addition to his interception, which was returned for a touchdown.
"I'd say Drew did some good stuff in Dallas," Daboll told the media Wednesday. "He also did some things that he can improve on. I want to give him a full week of preparation, practice, to let him go out there and play this week."
Daboll later added, "He's been preparing since he's been here in terms of understanding the plays, but he made some good plays. He made some loose plays, plays with his feet, made some loose plays throwing the ball down the field when he was stepping up or getting pressured and then keeping his eyes down the field. Have to correct some of those turnovers. Those are big things, but we'll give him the whole week here to prepare for this game."
ALL-TIME SERIES
The Giants (2-10) host the New Orleans Saints (4-8) in their third matchup against the NFC South on Sunday, Dec. 8 in MetLife Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. ET on FOX.
Sunday's game will be the 33rd regular season meeting between the Giants and Saints, with the Giants holding a 17-15 series lead. The Giants have won three of the last five home matchups against the Saints, most recently in 2016.
The Giants' most recent victory over the Saints was on Oct. 3, 2021, when they defeated the Saints in overtime, 27-21, to break their six-game losing streak in New Orleans that dated back to 1994.
INJURY REPORT
Giants
Out: CB Deonte Banks (Rib), DL Rakeem Nunez-Roches (Neck/Shoulder), ILB Bobby Okereke (Back)
Doubtful: T Jermaine Eluemunor (Quad), DL D.J. Davidson (Shoulder)
Questionable: CB Cor'Dale Flott (Quad/Knee), T Christopher Hubbard (Knee), ILB Dyontae Johnson* (Ankle), WR Malik Nabers (Hip), T Evan Neal (Hip), CB Dru Phillips (Shoulder), DL Jordon Riley (Knee)
*In 21-day practice window for return from Injured Reserve
Saints
Out: TE Taysom Hill (Knee), G Nick Saldiveri (Knee), WR Bub Means (Ankle)
Questionable: DL Tanoh Kpassagnon (Achilles), RB Kendre Miller (Hamstring)
NEXT MAN UP
The Giants received some tough injury news earlier this week, when Pro Bowl defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence was placed on injured reserve due to the dislocated elbow he suffered against the Cowboys. Lawrence's season ends with a career-high nine sacks to go with 16 quarterback hits, eight tackles for loss, one forced fumble, one pass defensed and 44 tackles (23 solo). Additionally, ESPN's Matt Bowen recently named Lawrence, with his 32 percent run stop win rate this season, as the NFL's best run-stopper.
While Lawrence's injury is the biggest blow, the Giants have a few guys banged up on the interior defensive line. Veteran Rakeem Nunez-Roches missed practice all week with a neck injury and was ruled on Friday, while D.J. Davidson (shoulder) and Jordon Riley (knee) were both limited throughout the week. Davidson was eventually listed as doubtful on the final injury report, while Riley received a questionable tag. The defense is going to have to rely on some of its younger players to step up, starting this Sunday.
"You can't replace Dexter," Daboll said. "I'd say we have a number of injuries on the defensive line right now, so we have a lot of young players that are going to have to, they've been working hard to continue to improve. (Defensive line coach Andre Patterson) Dre's done a nice job with them, but you're never going to replace Dexter, and we'll see where Nacho is, DJ, too. We've got some guys injured in that spot. These young guys are going to have to do a nice job of doing the best they can."
Following all of the injures in Dallas, undrafted rookie Elijah Chatman played the most snaps of his rookie season last Thursday. Chatman was on the field for 63 percent of the team's defensive snaps (48 snaps) and had two tackles (one solo). While he had been used more as a pass rusher this season, Chatman, along with some of the defensive linemen on the practice squad, will likely be called upon more moving forward.
"We've used him more, I'd say, in passing situations," Daboll said about the undrafted rookie. "Obviously, the last game we had to use him a bunch. He's got quickness. Obviously, a shorter guy, but quickness, powerful. He's going to have to do a good job, both in the run and pass, as all those guys. Riley, we'll see where he's at, he'll be limited. D.J. Davidson, then you've got guys on the practice squad, Casey (Rogers), (Elijah) Garcia and (Cory) Durden that we just signed. So, a lot of young guys that are going to have to step up."
STOPPING THE RUN
Regardless of who ends up suiting up this weekend, the Giants' defense faces a tough challenge on Sunday. The unit will attempt to slow down Alvin Kamara and the Saints' rushing attack that has found plenty of success this season. The run game has been the strength of New Orleans' offense this season, ranking inside the top 10 across the NFL in rushing attempts, yards, yards per attempt, and touchdowns.
In last week's loss to the Rams, the Saints totaled 143 yards on the ground on 31 total carries, good for an average of 4.6 yards per carry. In their last game prior to their Week 12 bye, the offense totaled a whopping 214 yards and three touchdowns on just 28 rush attempts (7.6 avg.). The Saints' offense did take a hit last week as versatile offensive weapon Taysom Hill suffered a season-ending knee injury. Hill ranked second on the Saints with 278 rushing yards this season, while his six rushing touchdowns tied Kamara for the most on the team. Kamara leads the way on the ground with 206 rush attempts for 894 yards (4.3 avg.).
The Giants' defense has struggled against the run this season. The unit currently ranks 29th in rushing yards allowed per game, although their 5.1 rushing yards allowed per attempt is the highest in the league. During last week's game in Dallas, Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle ran for a career-high 112 yards on 22 carries (5.1 avg.).
STATE OF THE TE ROOM
Dexter Lawrence wasn't the only player whose season was cut short during the Thanksgiving matchup. Tight end Theo Johnson was also placed on injured reserve on Monday after the rookie suffered a foot injury against the Cowboys. Johnson was in the midst of the best game of his rookie season, matching his season-high with five receptions while setting a new high mark with 56 receiving yards.
Prior to last week's game, the Giants added another player to the tight end room when they claimed Greg Dulcich off waivers from the Denver Broncos. With Johnson done for the season, Dulcich joins Daniel Bellinger and Chris Manhertz as the three tight ends on the active roster, while practice squad tight end Jordan Murray rounds out the room. Bellinger now takes over for Johnson in the starting lineup, but all of the tight ends on the roster could be called upon in the final five games.
"Just next man up," assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Mike Kafka said about Johnson's injury. "And Bellinger's been here. He knows the system well. He'll step into that role. Obviously, (Tight Ends) Coach (Tim) Kelly does a great job getting all those guys in. We've got new guys with Dulcich in the room now and getting him kind of caught up a little bit. So, things are progressing really well. We like where that room's at."
View photos of the Giants on the practice field at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center.
QB Drew Lock (2)
RB Devin Singletary (26)
CB Adoree' Jackson (21)
QB Drew Lock (2)
OLB Brian Burns (0)
RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29)
TE Daniel Bellinger (82)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
QB Drew Lock (2)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
QB Drew Lock (2)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
QB Drew Lock (2)
WR Jalin Hyatt (13)
ILB Micah McFadden (41)
WR Jalin Hyatt (13)
QB Drew Lock (2)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette (87)
S Dane Belton (24)
OLB Tomon Fox (45)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
DL Elijah Garcia (90)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
G Jon Runyan Jr. (76)
WR Isaiah Hodgins (18)
RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29)
WR Jalin Hyatt (13)
OLB Boogie Basham (55)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
OLB Benton Whitley (48)
WR Kearis Jackson (81)
LB Ty Summers (47)
QB Tim Boyle (12)
S Raheem Layne (43)
RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29)
LB Patrick Johnson (57)
S Tyler Nubin (31)
S Raheem Layne (43)
S Tyler Nubin (31)
S/ILB Isaiah Simmons (19)
CB Adoree' Jackson (21)
S Tyler Nubin (31)
S Dane Belton (24)
QB Drew Lock (2)
S Tyler Nubin (31)
DB Art Green (35)
WR Jalin Hyatt (13)
QB Tim Boyle (12)
WR Jalin Hyatt (13)
LB Ty Summers (47)
OKEREKE DEALS WITH BACK INJURY
Linebacker Bobby Okereke has stepped up his game over the last month and a half. After not topping eight total tackles in any of the first seven games of the season, the veteran linebacker has recorded no fewer than nine tackles in any of the last five games, with 52 tackles total during that span. In last week's game against the Cowboys, Okereke registered nine tackles (five solo), including two tackles for loss, along with a pass defensed. However, he appeared to pick up a back injury that forced him to miss practice all week. He was eventually listed as out on the final injury report.
"I think he's been good," defensive coordinator Shane Bowen told the media Thursday about the linebacker. "He's been solid for us. Leader. Runs the show for us. Gets guys lined up. Makes plays when they're there for us. He's done a good job lately here attacking the football. I think he's got three forced fumbles recently and the one last week was inches away, on the goal line, from being a forced fumble. So, he's taking advantage of opportunities to get his hands on the football and use his length. We'll see where he's at here these next couple days."
Okereke is tied with Tyler Nubin for the most tackles on the team, but trailing not too far behind the two is fellow inside linebacker Micah McFadden. The third-year linebacker has 80 tackles on the season (42 solo) to go with two sacks, three tackles for loss, five quarterback hits, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and three passes defensed. While he hasn't seen as much playing time as McFadden, linebacker Darius Muasau has also flashed at times during his rookie campaign. With the Giants needing to pass the green dot to someone else on Sunday due to Okereke's injury, Bowen is confident that both young linebackers can handle the added responsibility.
"If Bobby can't go, I feel comfortable with both of them," the defensive coordinator said about Muasau and McFadden. "They both have had to be able to do it. They both battled injuries throughout the year. So, they've always been kind of the next guy, whether it was Darius out and Micah was the next guy that would have to take that role. Or Darius has been out throughout the season and Micah would have to take that role. So, I feel comfortable with both those guys."
ROOKIES CONTRIBUTING
A lot has been made about the contributions the Giants have received from their rookie class this season. Heading into Week 14, wide receiver Malik Nabers finds himself among the league leaders in several receiving categories, despite missing two games due to a concussion. Meanwhile, running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. ranks second among rookies in rushing yards, while safety Tyler Nubin has nine more total tackles than any other rookie. The Giants have also received some strong play from cornerback Dru Phillips and tight end Theo Johnson.
Throughout the entire season, the Giants have been at or near the top of the list in terms of snaps played by rookies. While the five first-year players mentioned above are all still developing, their head coach has been very encouraged by their growth during their first season in the NFL.
"All five of those guys have contributed in a positive way," Daboll told the media. "They're young players. We have a young team. I think they're improving in a lot of areas. Nubin's played a lot of football, had a lot of tackles. Dru been productive in some of the things. Obviously, Malik's been productive. Theo was coming on and Tracy's done a nice job. All things we still need to work on, but good young class."
TRACY CONTINUING TO GROW
Speaking of Tracy, through his first 12 games, the rookie back is averaging an impressive 5.0 yards per carry, taking 125 rush attempts for 619 yards and four touchdowns while adding 24 receptions for 178 yards. However, it hasn't all been positive for the young back. In Weeks 10 and 12, Tracy fumbled the ball a total of three times, one of which directly led to the Panthers' game-winning field goal in overtime. This led to Devin Singletary receiving the start against the Cowboys on Thanksgiving, although Tracy wound up still being on the field for 73 percent of the team's offensive snaps.
With only five games left on the season, Kafka said he wants to see the rookie running back continue to develop as he wraps up his first season.
"Keep on growing, keep on learning," Kafka said about Tracy. "Every single opportunity is another day for growth. I think for him specifically, it's just the little, small details. As you become a pro and as you play longer in this league, those details start to add up, and now you can bank some more experiences for yourself. I think for him, he's doing a lot of learning, a lot of growing, and he'll continue to get better. I know (Running Backs) Coach (Joel) Thomas does a great job with him and really reeling him in and bringing him back to the basics and detailing up all his fundamentals."
Tracy is facing a positive matchup this weekend. The Saints come into this game ranking 26th in rushing yards allowed and 31st in yards per attempt allowed, while their 15 rushing touchdowns surrendered are tied for the seventh-most in the league.
SLAYTON NOMINATED FOR MAN OF THE YEAR
Wide receiver Darius Slayton has been selected as the Giants' 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominee.
Presented by Nationwide, the NFL Man of the Year Award is named for former Chicago Bears running back Walter Payton, a Pro Football Hall of Famer who died in 1999. The award recognizes an NFL player for outstanding community service activities off the field as well as excellence on the field.
Each of the 32 teams has a Man of the Year who is eligible to win the league award. Last year, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward won the award. In 2016, Giants quarterback Eli Manning was named a co-winner – with Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald - of the Man of the Year Award. Manning is the only Giants player to receive the award in its 54-year history.
Saquon Barkley was the Giants' nominee each of the previous two seasons.
"It's hard to even put into words," Slayton said of his reaction to learning he was the nominee. "It's not something that I saw coming at all. Even as a kid, you see all these things the players do, and you never know. (Now retired tackle) Andrew Whitworth won (in 2021) and I remember he got up there and was telling a story about one of his last years in the league. He said a guy came up to him and (said), 'I was one of those kids at the Boys and Girls Club and I made it big.' To me, that's the ultimate. There's not really much you could do in your career, or anything, that would top that, having someone come up and say, 'You inspired me and here I am.' Even if it wasn't the NFL, that would be the biggest accomplishment in the world.
"I think the award itself speaks to that. That's why I think it's a tremendous honor to be a part of it. I'm very grateful and humbled that I was selected."
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New York Giants Fran Tarkenton (10) during a game agains the New Orleans Saints on October 6. 1968 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York. The New York Giants beat the New Orleans Saints 38-31. 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 Fran Tarkenton (10) during a game agains the New Orleans Saints on October 6. 1968 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York. The New York Giants beat the New Orleans Saints 38-31. 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)
Jim Taylor of the New Orleans Saints reaches for the ball, thrown by quarterback Gary Cuozzo, as it falls incomplete in the third quarter of the Saints-Giants National Football League game in New York on Oct. 8, 1967. Defensive back Wendell Harris of the Giants, left, is set for the tackle. The Giants won 27-21. (AP Photo)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Marshall (70) celebrates with defensive end George Martin (75) after recovering a fumble by New Orleans Saints running back Buford Jordan (23) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 28, 1986 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 20-17. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Dave Wilson (18) throws a pass despite pressure from leaping New York Giants defensive end George Martin (75) and Giants defensive end Leonard Marshall (70) during the NFL football game on September 28, 1986 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 20-17. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants Rob Carpenter (26) runs the ball during the NFL football game between the New Orleans Saints and the New York Giants on December 15, 1984 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants quarterback Dave Brown, left, running back Rodney Hampton, center, and center Brian Williams (59) celebrate Hampton's five-yard touchdown in the second quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sept. 24, 1995. Hampton scored four touchdowns in the Giants 5-29 win over the Saints. (AP Photo/Kevin Larkin)
New York Giants wide receiver Chris Calloway (30) scores the Giants' second touchdown with New Orleans safety Anthony Newman (30) in pursuit in the second quarter of their game Sunday, Sept. 28, 1997, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants defeated the Saints 14-9 improving their record to 2-3.(AP Photo/John Dunn)
New York Giants wide receiver Joe Jurevicius catches a pass for a 46-yard touchdown as New Orleans Saints safety Joe Bellamy looks on during the fourth quarter Sunday, Aug. 30, 2001, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 21-13. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants punt returner Tiki Barber (21) slips out of the grasp of New Orleans Saints linebacker Phil Clark, left, as he returns a punt for 20 yards during the first quarter Sunday, Aug. 30, 2001, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Barber pulled a hamstring while making a 14-yard touchdown run during the second quarter. The Giants won 21-13.(AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Aaron Brooks (2) is stopped by New York Giants safety Sam Garnes, left, linebackers Brandon Short, top, Jessie Armstead, right, and Mike Barrow, bottom right, during the first quarter Sunday, Aug. 30, 2001, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Joe Jurevicius is congratulated by Greg Comella, left, and Amani Toomer after his touchdown run in the fourth quarter of the Giants' 21-13 win over the New Orleans Saints at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2001. (AP Photo/Jeff Zelevansky)
New York Giants running back Tiki Barber (21) gets away from New Orleans Saints defender Kenny Smith (90) as Giants Scott Peters (63) blocks in first half NFL action in the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans Sunday Dec. 14, 2003. Barber had a short gain on the play. (AP Photo/Andrew Cohoon)
The New York Giants' Tiki Barber, left, gets past the New Orleans Saints' Jay Bellamy, top right, and Mike McKenzie at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. , Monday, Sept. 19, 2005. The Giants won 27-10. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
The New Orleans Saints kicker John Carney, right, is consoled by teamate Todd Bouman as the New York Giants' Reggie Torbor, left, runs by after Carney missed a kick in the fourth quarter at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Monday, Sept 19, 2005. The Giants won 27-10. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
The New Orleans Saints' Deuce McAllister moves upfield as the New York Giants' Carlos Emmons brings him down in the second quarter at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. , Monday, Sept. 19, 2005. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress picks up a first down against the New Orleans Saints Monday night, Sept. 19, 2005 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants take on the St. Louis Rams on Sunday. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
The New York Giants' Eli Manning, right, talks with the New Orleans Saints' Deuce McAllister after the Giants beat the Saints 27-10 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. , Monday, Sept 19, 2005. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) scrambles for three yards before being tackled by New York Giants' Mathias Kiwanuka, right, and Fred Robbins during second quarter NFL football Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Saints won 30-7. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Tiki Barber sweeps around the right side against the New Orleans Saints in the fourth quarter during NFL football action Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006 in East Rutherford, N.J. Barber rushed for 71 yards in the game. The Saints won 30-7. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants cornerback Jason Bell and safety Will Demps celebrate after stopping the New Orleans Saints during their football Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Tiki Barber, right, greets New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton after NFL football action Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006, in East Rutherford, N.J. Barber rushed for 71 yards in the game. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants running back Tiki Barber (21) picks up yardage as Giants' Tim Carter blocks New Orleans Saints cornerback Mike McKenzie, left, during second quarter NFL football Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
The New Orleans Saint, left, huddle before a play against the New York Giants, right, during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, October 18, 2009. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
New Orleans Saints tight end Jeremy Shockey (88) chats with New York Giants center Shaun O'Hara, left, and Giants Justin Tuck, right, at the end of an NFL game between the New York Giants and New Orleans Saints in the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009. Saints won 48-27. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) picks up good yardage on a pass play as New Orleans Saints cornerback Jabari Greer (32) gives chase in the second half of an NFL game between the New York Giants and New Orleans Saints in the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009. Saints won 48-27. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) directs running back Brandon Jacobs (27) in the first half against the New Orleans Saints in the first half of their NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009. [(AP Photo/Bill Feig)
New Orleans Saints running back Mike Bell (21) is tackled by New York Giants linebackers Danny Clark (55) and Chase Blackburn (57) during the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, October 18, 2009. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) calls a play as center Shaun O'Hara (60) looks on in the second half of their NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
The New York Giants huddle before a play against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, October 18, 2009. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) audibles at the line in the first half of an NFL game between the New York Giants and New Orleans Saints in the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009. The Saints won 48-27. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham (82) slips into the end zone past New Orleans Saints safety Darren Sharper (42) in the first half of an NFL game between the New York Giants and New Orleans Saints in the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009. The Saints won 48-27. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
New York Giants guard Chris Snee (76), tackle Kareem McKenzie (67) and corner Shaun O'Hara (60) line up against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, October 18, 2009. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) runs with the ball against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, October 18, 2009. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw, left, is hoisted up in celebration by teammate Shaun O'Hara as Madison Hedgecock (39) watches after Bradshaw scored a touchdown in the first half of an NFL game between the New York Giants and New Orleans Saints in the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) races with a pass in front of New Orleans Saints cornerback Jabari Greer (32) in the second half of their NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
New York Giants wide receiver Domenik Hixon (87) makes a catch over New Orleans Saints corner back Tracy Porter (22) during the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct.18, 2009. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) and New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) shake hands after an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) hands off to running back Brandon Jacobs (27) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Nov. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
New Orleans Saints guard Jahri Evans (73) scuffles with several New York Giants during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Nov. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) celebrates his touchdown during the third quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Nov. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Jonathan Casillas (52) tries to block a field goal by New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes (9) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Nov. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Monday, Nov. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) is hit by New York Giants linebacker Mark Herzlich (58) after releasing a pass during the second quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Nov. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) calls out a play at the line of scrimmage during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Monday, Nov. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) tries to block the pass of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Nov. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
New York Giants free safety Antrel Rolle (26) pats quarterback Eli Manning (10) on the head prior to an NFL football game between the New Orleans Saints and the New York Giants in New Orleans, Monday, Nov. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) looks over his shoulder at New Orleans Saints cornerback Tracy Porter (22) as he runs for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Nov. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) and New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) talk after their NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Nov. 28, 2011.(AP Photo/Bill Haber)
New York Giants free safety Antrel Rolle (26) breaks up a pass intended for New Orleans Saints running back Darren Sproles (43)during the third quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Nov. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) dances in the end zone to celebrate his 10-yard touchdown catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. At left is Saints cornerback Johnny Patrick (32). (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants running back David Wilson (22) does a summersault after scoring on a six-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2012, file photo, New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) draws in the crowd after a short gain during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) chats with New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning following their NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants defeated the Saints 52-27. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back David Wilson (22) is hoisted into the air by Martellus Bennett after scoring on a 52-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 52-27. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants running back David Wilson (22) flips after scoring on a 6-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants running back David Wilson (22) runs for a 52-yard touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2012, file photo, New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) is tackled by New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Jonathan Vilma during an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2012 file photo, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) is sacked by New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora (72) during the second half of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) celebrates with David Diehl after his 5-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Domenik Hixonduring the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) talks w New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) following a week 8 NFL football game on November 1, 2015 at the Mercedes- Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana (Evan Pinkus via AP)
A look down the line of scrimmage as the New York Giants take on the New Orleans Saints during a week 8 NFL football game on November 1, 2015 at the Mercedes- Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana ( Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Dwayne Harris (17) catches a touchdown pass during a week 8 NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on November 1, 2015 at the Mercedes- Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) carries against New Orleans Saints cornerback Brandon Browner (39) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) sets up to pass during an NFL game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on November 1, 2015. The Saints defeated the Texans 52-49. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) calls a play in the huddle in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)
New York Giants wide receiver Dwayne Harris (17) pulls in a touchdown reception in front of New Orleans Saints defensive back Kyle Wilson (24) in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015.(AP Photo/Butch Dill)
New Orleans Saints safety Jarius Byrd (31) slams into New York Giants tight end Will Tye (45) during an NFL game at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on November 1, 2015. The Saints defeated the Texans 52-49. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) sets up to pass during an NFL game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on November 1, 2015. Manning passed for 350 yards and six touchdowns. The Saints defeated the Texans 52-49. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Willie Snead (83) fumbles as he is hit by New York Giants cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (41) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015. The fumble resulted in a touchdown return for the Giants. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) sets up to pass during an NFL game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on November 1, 2015. Manning passed for 350 yards and six touchdowns. The Saints defeated the Texans 52-49. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) stiff arms New Orleans Saints cornerback Brandon Browner (39) during a week 8 NFL football game on November 1, 2015 at the Mercedes- Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Dwayne Harris (17) pulls in a touchdown reception in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) and New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) greet each other after an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015. The Saints won 52-49. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) celebrates after making a catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass as New Orleans Saints' Paul Kruger (99) rushes him during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) catches a pass in front of New Orleans Saints cornerback Ken Crawley (46) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 16-13. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (41) defends New Orleans Saints' Willie Snead (83) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Víctor Cruz, de los Giants de Nueva York, captura un pase frente a Ken Crawley, cornerback de los Saints de Nueva Orleáns, en el partido del domingo 18 de septiembre de 2016 (AP Foto/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants' Rhett Ellison, center, runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) fends off New Orleans Saints cornerback Ken Crawley (20) during an NFL game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, East Rutherford, NJ. (Al Tielemans via AP)
A look down the line of scrimmage as the New Orleans Saints take on the New York Giants during a week 4 NFL football game on Sunday September 30, 2018 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) dives into the end during a week 4 NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday September 30, 2018 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) looks to get in the end zone during a week 4 NFL football game against the.New Orleans Saints on Sunday September 30, 2018 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, left, greets New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning after an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) carries the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 in East Rutherford, N.J. (NFL Photos via AP)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) carries the ball while New Orleans Saints defensive back Vonn Bell (24) defends during an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 in East Rutherford, N.J. (NFL Photos via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) and New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) greet each other following an NFL football game on Monday, Sept. 1, 2018 in East Rutherford, N.J. (NFL Photos via AP)
New York Giants' Saquon Barkley runs the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Saints defeated the Giants 33-18. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants' Saquon Barkley, front, runs the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants' Sterling Shepard, front, makes a catch in front of New Orleans Saints' Ken Crawley during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants' Saquon Barkley jumps over defenders for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants' Sterling Shepard, left, scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, left, looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) scores the game winning touchdown during a Week 4 football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday October 3, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) runs with the ball during a Week 4 football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday October 3, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana
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Saquon Barkley (26)
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New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks (25) during a week 15 NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, December 17, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor (2) during a week 15 NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, December 17, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
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Giants 100th season book on sale now
"New York Football Giants: The People, The Moments, The Traditions" is available now exclusively at the Giants online shop. The book explores the team's greatest players, unforgettable games and stories that have defined the franchise for the last century.
