The New York Giants (2-7) will attempt to snap a five-game losing streak on Sunday as the visiting team against the New York Jets (1-7). The two teams went at it in the first week of the preseason, resulting in a 31-22 Giants victory. It will be their first regular-season meeting since Week 13 of the 2015 season, which ended in a 23-20 overtime win for the Jets.
The Dolphins defeated the Jets, 26-18, in Week 9 for their first win of the season. The Jets have lost three consecutive games, and their only win this season came in Week 6 against the Cowboys.
Here are five storylines to follow this week:
1. Engram dealing with foot sprain; status for Week 10 uncertain
Tight end Evan Engram missed Wednesday's jog-through due to a midfoot sprain. "He's in a boot," coach Pat Shurmur said. "We'll just take him day to day, week to week, see where he goes."
Engram's immediate concern with the midfoot sprain was the possibility of a Lisfranc injury, which would most likely cause an extended absence. However, Engram was relieved that tests showed he is instead dealing with a low-grade foot sprain.
"No, that was the worry, that there was a real severe injury there," Engram said when asked if he has a Lisfranc injury. "It's not that bad. I don't know all the medical terms, but it could be a lot worse… I got lucky and dodged a bullet."
2. Pulley takes snaps as first-team center with Halapio nursing a hamstring injury
Engram wasn't the only Giant missing from practice Wednesday, as center Jon Halapio was also absent due to a hamstring injury. The Giants have had the same five offensive linemen start each of the team's first nine games. If Halapio is unable to suit up Sunday, the Giants will turn to Spencer Pulley at center.
"If Spencer has to go, we trust him," Coach Shurmur said. "He played really well for us last year and we're glad that he's here. If he has to get in there, we're very certain he's going to play well."
After re-signing Halapio before the start of free agency this past offseason, the Giants extended Pulley just a few days later.
"Obviously, it's tough to see Pio, and hopefully he's feeling alright. I certainly hope for the best there," quarterback Daniel Jones said Wednesday. "I certainly have a lot of reps with Spence, back to the spring and really through the summer. I feel really good about him. I think we're all really confident in him."
3. Shepard being further evaluated
The Giants announced Sunday that wide receiver Sterling Shepard would not play in Monday's game against Dallas and that he would be continuing in the protocol after experiencing some concussion symptoms. Shepard had missed the team's previous three games, but was cleared and ready to return for Monday before he started to not feel well over the weekend. Shepard was seeing a specialist in Pittsburgh today.
4. Shurmur admires Jones' toughness but wants him to be smart
Through the first seven starts of his NFL career, Daniel Jones has proven his toughness on the field. That was again on display Monday night when, among other things, he threw a block.
"I think what you see by watching him play is he's a young player that is fighting and scratching," Shurmur said. "We ran a reverse, he got out there and got a block. I'd rather he didn't do that, but you know what it is. It flashes and he's a competitor and he's getting involved. In terms of his toughness and competitiveness, I think we're seeing what we knew about him when we drafted him. Each week, he's trying to do everything he can to help us win."
5. Giants prep for MetLife Bowl
It is only once every four years that the Giants and Jets face off against each other in the regular season. With only a couple players still on the roster from their last meeting in 2015, the 2019 New York Giants are excited to take on the Jets.
"Yeah, I think it'll be exciting," Jones said ahead of the Week 10 matchup. "It gives both teams from New York an opportunity to compete against each other. I mean guys have said there is always a lot of energy in the game. It's kind of unique playing an away game at home, but it'll be fun."
In honor of the February National Signing Day, Giants.com looks at current players from their college days.
In this Nov. 11, 2017, file photo, Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) hurdles Rutgers' Kiy Hester (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Chris Knight, File)
Michigan linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) takes a snap as quarterback in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016. Michigan won 14-7. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Rutgers defensive back Logan Ryan (11) intercepts a pass intended for Cincinnati wide receiver Chris Moore (15) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)
Arizona running back Nick Wilson is tackled by Stanford linebacker Blake Martinez, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
California quarterback Jared Goff, left, is sacked by Southern California defensive end Leonard Williams during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Duke quarterback Daniel Jones (17) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Clemson's Dexter Lawrence (90) rushes North Carolina State quarterback Ryan Finley during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. Clemson won 38-31. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Notre Dame cornerback Julian Love, left, runs with the ball after intercepting a pass from Wake Forest quarterback John Wolford, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Old Dominion's Oshane Ximines reacts after a first down during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Norfolk, Va. Old Dominion won 49-35. (AP Photo/Jason Hirschfeld)
Georgia linebacker Lorenzo Carter (7) greets fans as he enters Sanford Stadium for the first half of an NCAA college football game against Troy Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Stanford tight end Kaden Smith (82) catches a touchdown pass in front of Notre Dame cornerback Shaun Crawford (20) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Colorado's Nate Solder, right, gives high-fives to fans after the Buffaloes defeated Colorado State 24-3 in a NCAA college football game at Invesco Field in Denver on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010. (AP Photo/ Matt McClain)
Auburn wide receiver Darius Slayton (81) catches a pass over Mississippi defensive back Carlos Davis (23) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. No. 15 Auburn won 40-29. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
UTEP's Will Hernandez (76) blocks against Oklahoma defensive tackle Marquise Overton (97) during an NCAA college football game between UTEP and Oklahoma in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Syracuse's Riley Dixon punts in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015. Syracuse won 20-17. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi)
Alabama's Dalvin Tomlinson (54) sacks Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson during the first half of the NCAA college football playoff championship game Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Mississippi tight end Evan Engram (17) pulls in a long pass completion in front of Oklahoma State cornerback Ashton Lampkin in the first half of the Sugar Bowl college football game in New Orleans, Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)
Idaho running back Elijhaa Penny (22) breaks away from New Mexico State defensive back Jaden Wright (21) to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Las Cruces, N.M., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
North Carolina quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) is stopped short of the goal line as Miami defensive lineman RJ McIntosh (80) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, in Miami Gardens, Fla. North Carolina defeated Miami 20-13. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Auburn's Chad Slade lifts teammate Tre Mason after Mason 's touchdown run during the first half of the NCAA BCS National Championship college football game against Florida State Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Vanderbilt center Spencer Pulley (77) plays against Georgia in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Texas State linebacker David Mayo during an NCAA college football game against New Mexico State in Las Cruces, N.M., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Wisconsin offensive lineman Kevin Zeitler (70) runs against Minnesota during an NCAA football game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Paul Battaglia)
Oklahoma wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) pulls in a touchdown reception in front of Alabama defensive back Landon Collins (26) in the second half of the NCAA college football Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Notre Dame wide receiver Golden Tate, right, makes a catch for a touchdown over San Diego State safety Vonnie Holmes, in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind. Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008. Notre Dame won 21-13. (AP Photo/Joe Raymond)
Clemson's Wayne Gallman (9) pushed into the end zone for a touchdown run during the second half of the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Alabama Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
North Carolina State defensive tackle B.J. Hill (98) chases Boston College quarterback John Fadule (14) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Boston, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Utah State linebacker Kyler Fackrell (52) tackles UNLV running back Tim Cornett (35) in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, in Logan, Utah. Utah State defeated UNLV 35-13. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Connecticut offensive lineman Matt Peart (65) sets up to block during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Alabama defensive back Xavier McKinney (15) stands next to the MVP trophy for the defensive player of the game during the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Alabama defeated Oklahoma 45-34. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Penn State linebacker Cam Brown (6) reacts after making a stop against Indiana in the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Nov.16, 2019. Penn State defeated 34-27. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Georgia offensive lineman Andrew Thomas (71) plays against Missouri during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)
South Carolina linebacker T.J. Brunson (6) celebrates an interception during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Minnesota linebacker Carter Coughlin (45) celebrates his sack against Miami (Ohio) with Tai'yon Devers (12) and Julian Huff (20) in the first half of an NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 26-3. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Oregon offensive lineman Shane Lemieux (68) blocks against Stanford during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Stanford, Calif. Oregon won 21-6. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
California's Devante Downs scores a touchdown after intercepting a pass against Grambling State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Kentucky quarterback Terry Wilson (3) is pressured by Georgia linebacker Tae Crowder (30) during the second half an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Ohio State wide receiver Austin Mack (11) makes a reception, defended by Michigan defensive backs Tyree Kinnel (23) and Brandon Watson (28), in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017. Ohio State won 31-20. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
UCLA defensive back Darnay Holmes returns a kick while Texas A&M linebackers Braden White and Buddy Johnson tackle him during an NCAA college football game, Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, in Pasadena, Calif. UCLA won 45-44. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)
Stanford offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (73) in action against California defensive lineman Deandre Coleman (91) during the second half in an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Auburn running back Corey Grant (20) tries to gets around Samford defensive back James Bradberry (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Iowa's Casey Kreiter (61) reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. Northwestern won 28-17. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Florida State kicker and Bowl MVP Graham Gano (43) kicks an extra point from the hold of Shawn Powell (45) during the NCAA football game at the Champs Sports Bowl in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008 between the University of Wisconsin Badgers and the Florida State Seminoles. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay)
Nebraska offensive lineman Nick Gates (68) participates in a drill on the first day of NCAA college football spring practice in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, March 5, 2016. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Pittsburgh freshman running back Dion Lewis (28) plays against Connecticut in the NCAA college football game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Texas quarterback Colt McCoy celebrates the team's 28-10 win over Oklahoma in their football game, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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