EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The Giants' players have numerous options for spending their time during the bye-week hiatus that began after today's practice. Coach Joe Judge hopes and expects being smart and sensible are at the top of the list.
"We talked about it this morning," Judge said. "Just make the right decisions."
That has become a customary sendoff for coaches who are concerned for their players' well-being and conduct as they scatter for the long weekend off during the season. The players will return to work on Monday.
"We talked about a few of the instances that happened this year and last year around the league," Judge said. "Look, it's natural for a lot of guys to kind of let their hair down this time of year. You get a few days off, you step away from a stressful situation for a couple of days, you kick back. You've got to make sure that you put yourself in the right surroundings and you make the right decisions. We talk very openly with our players about making the right decision. Before they get out of here again today, I'll remind them of the same thing. It's good for guys to refresh physically, refresh mentally and come back ready to go. Within that time, we're not exempt to consequences and we're not exempt from tragedies, so we have to understand that and make the right decisions."
From Daniel Jones' one-handed catch on a trick play to Xavier McKinney's pick-six to the OT thriller in New Orleans, re-live the best moments from the first half of the season in this must-see photo gallery.
New York Giants at Washington Football Team 2021
Leonard Williams (99)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) makes a catch in front of Denver Broncos cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants at Washington Football Team 2021
New York Giants at Washington Football Team 2021
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs away from Denver Broncos' Von Miller (58) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Broncos won 27-13. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) scoring a touchdown against the Washington Football Team during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
John Ross (12)
Logan Ryan (23)
Keion Crossen (31), Cam Brown (47)
Daniel Jones (8)
Leonard Williams (99), Quincy Roche (95)
Leonard Williams (99)
Kadarius Toney (89)
Kadarius Toney (89)
Dexter Lawrence (97)
Kadarius Toney (89)
Devontae Booker (28)
John Ross (12)
Daniel Jones (8), Kyle Rudolph (80)
Logan Ryan (23), Xavier McKinney (29)
New York Giants linebacker Quincy Roche (95) during a week 8 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday November 1st, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri
New York Giants defensive tackle Austin Johnson (98) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during a week 3 football game on Sunday September 26th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Chase Young (99), Saquon Barkley (26)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during a week 6 football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday October 17th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) during a week 3 football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday September 26th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) during a week 3 football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday September 26th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
John Ross (12)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) celebrates a sack during a week 6 football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday October 17th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) celebrates a sack during a week 3 football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday September 26th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during a week 3 football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday September 26th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants running back Devontae Booker (28) during a week 6 football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday October 17th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) celebrates a sack during a week 6 football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday October 17th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Carter Coughlin (52) during a week 3 football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday September 26th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) and defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) sack Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during a week 6 football game on Sunday October 17th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) talks to his team mates before a week 5 game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas on Sunday October 10th, 2021,
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during a week 6 football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday October 17th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (89) during a week 6 football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday October 17th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) carries the ball during a week 3 football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday September 26th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) celebrates 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 linebacker Lorenzo Carter (59) during a week 5 game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas on Sunday October 10th, 2021,
New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) during a week 3 football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday September 26th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants running back Devontae Booker (28) during a week 5 game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas on Sunday October 10th, 2021,
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) intercepts a pass during a week 6 football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday October 17th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (89) during a week 5 game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas on Sunday October 10th, 2021,
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) and running back Saquon Barkley (26) celebrate a touchdown during a week 3 football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday September 26th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants running back Devontae Booker (28) during a week 5 game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas on Sunday October 10th, 2021,
New York Giants linebacker Reggie Ragland (55) recovers a fumble during a week 5 game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas on Sunday October 10th, 2021,
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) celebrates a touchdown run with guard Ben Bredeson (68) celebrates a touchdown run with during a week 3 football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday September 26th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Lorenzo Carter (59) celebrates an interception during a week 5 game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas on Sunday October 10th, 2021,
New York Giants cornerback James Bradberry (24) intercepts a pass during a week 2 Thursday Night football game against the Washington Football Team on Thursday September 16th, 2021 in Landover, Maryland.
New York Giants cornerback James Bradberry (24) after intercepting a pass during a week 2 Thursday Night football game against the Washington Football Team on Thursday September 16th, 2021 in Landover, Maryland.
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) after scoring a week 3 football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday September 26th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (89) during a week 3 football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday September 26th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) carries the ball during a week 2 Thursday Night football game against the Washington Football Team on Thursday September 16th, 2021 in Landover, Maryland.
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) runs with the ball during a week 8 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday November 1st, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri
New York Giants linebacker Benardrick McKinney (49) during a week 8 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday November 1st, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri
The New York Giants defense celebrates a James Bradberry interception during a week 2 Thursday Night football game against the Washington Football Team on Thursday September 16th, 2021 in Landover, Maryland.
New York Giants defensive tackle Danny Shelton (75) during a week 2 Thursday Night football game against the Washington Football Team on Thursday September 16th, 2021 in Landover, Maryland.
New York Giants center Billy Price (69) during a week 2 Thursday Night football game against the Washington Football Team on Thursday September 16th, 2021 in Landover, Maryland.
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during a week 8 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday November 1st, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) during a week 2 Thursday Night football game against the Washington Football Team on Thursday September 16th, 2021 in Landover, Maryland.
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) 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) celebrates a touchdown run with Nick Gates (65) during a week 2 Thursday Night football game against the Washington Football Team on Thursday September 16th, 2021 in Landover, Maryland.
New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (89) during a Week 4 football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday October 3, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) during a week 2 Thursday Night football game against the Washington Football Team on Thursday September 16th, 2021 in Landover, Maryland.
New York Giants linebacker Azeez Ojulari (51) during a week 2 Thursday Night football game against the Washington Football Team on Thursday September 16th, 2021 in Landover, Maryland.
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) celebrates a touchdown run during a week 2 Thursday Night football game against the Washington Football Team on Thursday September 16th, 2021 in Landover, Maryland.
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during a week 8 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday November 1st, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) before a week 2 Thursday Night football game against the Washington Football Team on Thursday September 16th, 2021 in Landover, Maryland.
The New York Giants enter the field before a week 2 Thursday Night football game against the Washington Football Team on Thursday September 16th, 2021 in Landover, Maryland.
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) makes a catch during a week 2 Thursday Night football game against the Washington Football Team on Thursday September 16th, 2021 in Landover, Maryland.
New York Giants linebacker Azeez Ojulari (51) during a week 2 Thursday Night football game against the Washington Football Team on Thursday September 16th, 2021 in Landover, Maryland.
New York Giants linebacker Azeez Ojulari (51) celebrates a sack with Leonard Williams (99) during a week 2 Thursday Night football game against the Washington Football Team on Thursday September 16th, 2021 in Landover, Maryland.
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws a pass during a Week 4 football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday October 3, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana
New York Giants linebacker Quincy Roche (95) during a week 8 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday November 1st, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri
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
New York Giants wide receiver John Ross (12) celebrates a touchdown with Saquon Barkley (26) during a Week 4 football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday October 3, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana
New York Giants running back Elijhaa Penny (39) during a week 7 football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday October 24th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) celebrates a tackle during a Week 4 football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday October 3, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana
New York Giants defensive tackle Austin Johnson (98) during a week 7 football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday October 24th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge signals touchdown during a Week 4 football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday October 3, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) and Dexter Lawrence (97) hug during a week 7 football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday October 24th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Tae Crowder (48) during a Week 4 football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday October 3, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana
New York Giants wide receiver John Ross (12) makes a touchdown catch during a Week 4 football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday October 3, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana
New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (89) during a Week 4 football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday October 3, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana
New York Giants wide receiver Dante Pettis (13) scores a touchdown during a week 7 football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday October 24th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants place kicker Graham Gano (5) kicks a field goal during a week 7 football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday October 24th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) dances during a week 7 football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday October 24th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) during a week 7 football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday October 24th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during a week 7 football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday October 24th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants players runs out of the tunnel before a week 7 football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday October 24th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during a week 7 football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday October 24th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge talks with New York Giants defensive tackle Austin Johnson (98) before a Week 4 football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday October 3, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) celebrates a sack during a week 7 football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday October 24th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge during a week 1 game against the Denver Broncos on September 12th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) celebrates a sack during a week 7 football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday October 24th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) during a week 1 game against the Denver Broncos on September 12th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) chases Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during a week 7 football game on Sunday October 24th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants cornerback James Bradberry (24) during a week 7 football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday October 24th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive tackle Austin Johnson (98) during a week 1 game against the Denver Broncos on September 12th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants tight end Kyle Rudolph (80) and Evan Engram (88) celebrate a 2 point conversion during a week 6 football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday October 17th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants cornerback James Bradberry (24) during a week 7 football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday October 24th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during a week 6 football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday October 17th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) during a week 1 game against the Denver Broncos on September 12th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants place kicker Graham Gano (5) runs out onto the field before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in East Rutherford. N.J. The New York Giants defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 23-16. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (89) during a week 1 game against the Denver Broncos on September 12th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (89) runs a route during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in East Rutherford. N.J. The New York Giants defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 23-16. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) in coverage during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in East Rutherford. N.J. The New York Giants defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 23-16. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
New York Giants center Billy Price (69) prepares to snap the ball during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in East Rutherford. N.J. The New York Giants defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 23-16. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) in coverage during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in East Rutherford. N.J. The New York Giants defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 23-16. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
New York Giants running back Devontae Booker (28) runs with the ball as Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton (54) and defensive end Mike Danna (51) give chase during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New York Giants running back Devontae Booker (28) rushes past Las Vegas Raiders free safety Trevon Moehrig (25) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
New York Giants' Evan Engram (88) celebrates with teammate Collin Johnson, right, after catching a touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (89) runs after the catch against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 1, 2021 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
New York Giants wide receiver John Ross (12) makes this catch while being defended by Daniel Sorensen during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 1, 2021 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
New York Giants' Evan Engram (88) catches a pass in front of Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. Engram scored a touchdown on the play. (AP Photo/John Munson)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram celebrates after scoring during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) celebrates with Giants tight end Kyle Rudolph (80) after they connected for a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 1, 2021 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
New York Giants running back Devontae Booker (28) runs from Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Nick Bolton (54) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram scores during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge reacts to a safety against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants safety Julian Love (20) is congratulated by cornerback Logan Ryan, right, after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) passes against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants safety Logan Ryan (23) runs against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants tight end Kyle Rudolph, right, catches a touchdown pass as Kansas City Chiefs safety Juan Thornhill (22) watches during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
New York Giants outside linebacker Azeez Ojulari (51) and New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) react against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants tight end Kyle Rudolph celebrates after scoring during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (89) runs after a catch against the Dallas Cowboys during an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
New York Giants' Leonard Williams (99) celebrates with teammates after the Giants scored on a safety during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants kicker Graham Gano (5) kicks a field goal against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants' Sterling Shepard during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
New York Giants tight end Kyle Rudolph (80) runs past Carolina Panthers' Donte Jackson (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants cornerback James Bradberry (24) smiles after making an interception during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass as he is hit by New York Giants' Leonard Williams (99) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. The play was ruled intentional grounding in the end zone, resulting in a safety. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) catches a pass in front of Carolina Panthers' Sean Chandler (34) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) carries in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. The Giants won in overtime 27-21. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
New York Giants nose tackle Austin Johnson (98) reacts after a sack against the Atlanta Falcons during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants' Xavier McKinney during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
New York Giants cornerback Adoree' Jackson (22) reacts against the Atlanta Falcons during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants linebacker Lorenzo Carter celebrates after recovering a fumble by Atlanta Falcons running back Mike Davis during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) scores on a touchdown reception against New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning smiles while he attends a ceremony to retire his jersey number 10 and celebrate his tenure with the team during half-time of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) runs the ball during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) makes a touchdown catch against Washington Football Team cornerback William Jackson (23) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) celebrates after scoring on a two-point conversion during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge stands on the sideline during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Denver Broncos won 27-13. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning addresses the crowd during a ceremony to retire his jersey number 10 and honor his tenure with the team during half-time in an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) looks to pass the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
New York Giants wide receiver C.J. Board (18) runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs the ball against Washington Football Team cornerback Bobby McCain (20) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) runs downfield with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) runs the ball against Washington Football Team cornerback William Jackson (23) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) makes a touchdown catch against Washington Football Team cornerback William Jackson (23) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) runs the ball up the field during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Denver Broncos won 27-13. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
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New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8)
Saquon Barkley (26)
Devontae Booker (28)
Saquon Barkley (26)
Kadarius Toney (89)
Kadarius Toney (89)
Saquon Barkley (26)
Azeez Ojulari (51)
Leonard Williams (99)
Kadarius Toney (89)
Devontae Booker (28)
Raymond Johnson III (91)
Leonard Williams (99), Danny Shelton (75), Austin Johnson (98)
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Daniel Jones (8)
Darnay Holmes (30)
Devontae Booker (28)
Adoree' Jackson (22)
Kenny Golladay (19)
Leonard Williams (99)
Leonard Williams (99)
Daniel Jones (8)
Kadarius Toney (89)
Logan Ryan (23)
Matt Peart (74)
Kenny Golladay (19)
Kenny Golladay (19)
Dexter Lawrence (97)
Evan Engram (88)
Riley Dixon (9), Graham Gano (5)
Evan Engram (88)
Tae Crowder (48), Leonard Williams (99), Dexter Lawrence (97)
Leonard Williams (99), Trent Harris (93), Logan Ryan (23)
Xavier McKinney (29)
Xavier McKinney (29)
Tae Crowder (48), Reggie Ragland (55), Dexter Lawrence (97)
Quincy Roche (95)
Darnay Holmes (30)
Darius Slayton (86)
Darius Slayton (86)
Daniel Jones (8)
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Devontae Booker (28)
Elijhaa Penny (39)
Daniel Jones (8)
Jabrill Peppers (21)
Daniel Jones (8)
Daniel Jones (8)
Daniel Jones (8)
Sterling Shepard (3)
Sterling Shepard (3)
Saquon Barkley (26), Billy Price (69)
Leonard Williams (99), Dexter Lawrence (97)
Leonard Williams (99)
Kenny Golladay (19)
Leonard Williams (99)
Saquon Barkley (26)
Daniel Jones (8), Billy Price (69)
Saquon Barkley (26)
Saquon Barkley (26)
Evan Engram (88)
Kadarius Toney (89)
Kadarius Toney (89)
Evan Engram (88)
Daniel Jones (8)
Kadarius Toney (89)
Adoree' Jackson (22)
Saquon Barkley (26)
Kyle Rudolph (80)
Devontae Booker (28), Head Coach Joe Judge
Kenny Golladay (19)
Reggie Ragland (55)
Saquon Barkley (26)
Kyle Rudolph (80)
Raymond Johnson III (91), Leonard Williams (99), Austin Johnson (98)
Riley Dixon (9), Graham Gano (5)
Kadarius Toney (89)
Kadarius Toney (89)
Kadarius Toney (89)
Julian Love (20)
Kadarius Toney (89)
Darius Slayton (86), Sterling Shepard (3)
Devontae Booker (28)
Devontae Booker (28)
Devontae Booker (28)
Saquon Barkley (26), Elijhaa Penny (39)
John Ross (12), Saquon Barkley (26)
Graham Gano (5)
Saquon Barkley (26)
Saquon Barkley (26)
Saquon Barkley (26)
Leonard Williams (99)
Leonard Williams (99), Azeez Ojulari (51)
Leonard Williams (99)
Daniel Jones (8)
James Bradberry (24)
Benardrick McKinney (49)
Leonard Williams (99)
Leonard Williams (99)
James Bradberry (24)
Azeez Ojulari (51), Leonard Williams (99), Oshane Ximines (53),
Kenny Golladay (19)
Leonard Williams (99)
Sterling Shepard (3)
Sterling Shepard (3)
Azeez Ojulari (51)
Logan Ryan (23)
Azeez Ojulari (51)
Blake Martinez (54), Lorenzo Carter (59), Jabrill Peppers (21)
Logan Ryan (23)
Sterling Shepard (3)
Dexter Lawrence (97)
Leonard Williams (99)
Kenny Golladay (19)
Leonard Williams (99)
Leonard Williams (99)
Sterling Shepard (3)
Leonard Williams (99)
Logan Ryan (23)
Saquon Barkley (26)
Dexter Lawrence (97)
Blake Martinez (54)
Logan Ryan (23)
Saquon Barkley (26)
Julian Love (20)
Leonard Williams (99)
Leonard Williams (99)
Kadarius Toney (89)
Azeez Ojulari (51)
Leonard Williams (99)
Kenny Golladay (19)
Azeez Ojulari (51), Tae Crowder (48)
Evan Engram (88)
Andrew Thomas (78)
Evan Engram (88)
Evan Engram (88)
Evan Engram (88)
Kenny Golladay (19)
Azeez Ojulari (51), Leonard Williams (99)
Leonard Williams (99), Azeez Ojulari (51)
Azeez Ojulari (51)
Daniel Jones (8)
Tae Crowder (48), Azeez Ojulari (51), Dexter Lawrence (97)
Daniel Jones (8)
Dexter Lawrence (97)
Azeez Ojulari (51)
Adoree' Jackson (22)
Kyle Rudolph (80)
Kyle Rudolph (80)
Evan Engram (88)
*Judge remains hopeful that left tackle Andrew Thomas and running back Saquon Barkley, who have missed the last three and four games, respectively, will be in uniform when the Giants visit the defending champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night, Nov. 22.
"They were with the trainers really the majority of yesterday," Judge said. "We had the kind of walkthrough in the beginning as far as going through some different adjustments we were doing as a team. Both guys were active in that. In terms of moving around with the trainers, from all of our understanding, it was a positive day. It should lead into their opportunity to keep on progressing with the team. The good thing is we have a little bit of flex time. It's a Monday night game coming out of the bye. They're going to have the remainder of this week to work with us, early next week and the way the schedule will flow, we'll have time to kind of build these guys up and then rest them. We're optimistic about it. We'll see how it comes out of the bye."
When Barkley injured his ankle in Dallas on Oct. 10, the Giants hoped he would not miss a month of work. The fact that he hasn't returned to practice prompted questions that perhaps he experienced an obstacle along the recovery road.
"I wouldn't say there's been any setback from anything that's directly happened," Judge said. "Sometimes these things – I say it all the time, everybody's body is different. Every injury is different. It's why I'm slow all the time to say it's this kind of an injury because someone may want to diagnose it and say, 'Oh, that's a 2-3 week injury, that's a 4-6 week injury.' Everybody's different and every injury is different, so we've got to give everyone the timetable on their own body to come back and go play effectively."
Thomas, who was sidelined for four of the last five games, has ankle and foot injuries.
*Devontae Booker, who has started at running back in Barkley's absence, injured his hip while rushing for 99 yards in Sunday's 23-16 victory vs. Las Vegas.
"He saw the doctors yesterday," Judge said. "He'll be out here today through the first part of practice with us. We'll kind of take the rest of this week as far as him rehabbing with the trainers and getting some treatment. We'll see where it looks next week when we get into it."
*Finally, Judge was asked for health updates on linebacker Lorenzo Carter (ankle) and wide receiver Sterling Shepard (quad).
"Carter was out here yesterday moving around with the trainers," Judge said. "He's kind of in that same boat as Andrew and Saquon. I think Shep right now is on a little bit different of a timetable in terms of just how we're going to manage his body throughout the week, but he's in the same plan in terms of dealing with the trainers and has a little flex time. A lot of these guys, we're going to really get them as much rest as we can. Some of the guys – Saquon, Zo, Andrew – yesterday was a good day to kind of test the waters, get them out here, get them back moving.
"For Saquon, it was important because he missed time last week with the COVID stuff being out of the building. So, everyone's on a little bit of a time track right there. For Shep, he's part of this group of some other guys where we're going to kind of let them have this week to really just get their body back as much as possible. Rest is good for these guys. There's still treatment and rehab their doing internally in the house, but in terms of having them on the field, they'll be a little bit different than everybody else this week."
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