EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Shurmur Sez, Giants.com's exclusive weekly interview with head coach Pat Shurmur:
Q: The big news of the week is the trades of Eli Apple and Damon Harrison. I assume in 20 years in the league you've been with teams that have made big moves. How do you want to see the players respond?
Shurmur: "I think it's typical of this league. There's business dealing that is done throughout the year, and this just happens to be during the season just before the trade deadline. We were presented with offers for the two players we traded and we wish Eli and Snacks (Harrison) well. We appreciate all their efforts and what they've done. This is a great opportunity for guys that we have on the roster for a reason to show us what they can do. And we anticipate that they'll play well."
Q: I'm sure you're aware the narrative outside the building is the Giants are looking toward the future. You have nine games to play, nine chances to win games. How do you combat the outside perception in the building?
Shurmur: "I think that's exactly what it is. My focus is obviously the here and now and staying in the moment, and doing what we can to win every game we play. I realize there's a balancing act between the short and the long term vision of the team, but in this case, all our focus is on playing the Redskins (Sunday at home)."
Q: You said locker rooms have a way of moving past this and players are always going to get ready to play the game. Have you liked what you've seen from the players?
Shurmur: "I have. There are guys that were in the locker room for a while they got close to, but this happens all the time. This isn't the first time this has happened in a locker room, where a player is no longer there. Sometimes it's trade. Sometimes you cut a player. Sometimes they're injured. For whatever reason, players leave locker rooms and the locker rooms have a way of making it right."
Q: The players that you still have at the positions – you have (Dalvin) Tomlinson, (B.J.) Hill, (Josh) Mauro, Kerry Wynn, Mario Edwards and John Jenkins up front, and (B.W.) Webb, (Antonio) Hamilton, (Mike) Jordan, (Grant) Haley in the secondary. Are you excited about some of these guys?
Shurmur: "I am, and in the case of B.W. Webb, he played in the game that we won against Houston and did a nice job against some fine receivers, He's a gritty, tough guy. We can play him inside or outside, and we look forward to seeing him do good work."
Q: How about the two guys that have played a lot already upfront, Tomlinson and B.J. Hill? What have they shown you?
Shurmur: "Two good young players and then you add (John) Jenkins to the mix. I think those are guys that have done good work to this point. I think the front has been pretty solid in a lot of the areas, but Dalvin now will play probably more nose to replace where Snacks was, and that is sort of his natural position."
Q: The offense has had three 400-yard games in a row, which hadn't happened here since 2011. You threw three 50-yard passes in Atlanta the other night, which the Giants hadn't done since 1990. You had four drives of at least 72 yards. Is that the kind of thing you're looking at when you say you're getting close and you're improving?
Shurmur: "Those are areas that we've improved. The area we haven't improved is in five trips in the red zone, we only scored two touchdowns. If you do the math and you get them all in, that's 35 points and that's a respectable day at the office, and that certainly would've been enough to beat Atlanta. The reality of it is we get down there, now we got to finish the drives better. I think that's the important piece and that's been the focus all along; once we get down there, what do we do to get the ball in? And I think there's a lot of things that are good about what we're trying to get done. We haven't put it all together yet, and I think some of the statistics that you mentioned point to that. But until we put it in the end zone, it doesn't really matter."
Q: What are some of the challenges of producing in the red zone?
Shurmur: "I think we all have a red zone philosophy and it's important when you run the ball, you make yards, and then certainly when you pass the ball, you either have to advance the ball or in the case of the touchdown/check down mentality, get the ball in the end zone. Depending on how teams play you, it changes a little bit, but I think we've done it more to ourselves than I think teams have done it to us, and I think that's an area where we can improve."
Q: Eli Manning absorbed some criticism early in the year. We talked then about the longer passes, and he threw for 399 yards against the Falcons. Do you think he is more comfortable in the offense than he was earlier in the season? Is he playing better, in your opinion?
Shurmur: "I think he gets better every week, but I think everybody around him, for the most part, is improving. We have new linemen in there, new from the beginning of the season, and they have to get used to working together. We have a center (Spencer Pulley) that played his first game. We have a guy (John Greco) that's playing right guard for the first time. (Chad) Wheeler is starting to settle in at the right tackle. I think as they play more and more together, they'll get better, as well."
Keep an eye on these five players as the Giants conclude the first half of the season on Sunday
DT DALVIN TOMLINSON
Tomlinson has started every game since the Giants drafted him in the second round last year, but his role will expand after the team traded Damon Harrison to the Lions this week in exchange for a fifth-round choice in the 2019 NFL Draft.
CB B.W. WEBB
Like Dalvin Tomlinson, Webb's role on the defense grew with the departure of Eli Apple, another starter traded this week. Webb, who is expected to replace Apple in the lineup, has already started four games this season, playing in 80.5 percent of the defensive snaps.
RB SAQUON BARKLEY
The rookie is second only to Todd Gurley in yards from scrimmage this season and will share the field for the first time with Adrian Peterson, whom he admired growing up.
WR STERLING SHEPARD
Shepard averaged an amazing 33.4 yards per catch last week for a career-high total of 167 yards. Offensive coordinator Mike Shula said he is doing a better job of playing the ball in the air.
OLB OLIVIER VERNON
Adrian Peterson has traditionally been a downhill runner, but Redskins coach Jay Gruden has been designing plays for him to get to the perimeter, which is where Vernon will be. The veteran outside linebacker will also help contain Alex Smith, a gritty quarterback with the ability to extend plays with his legs.
Q: If this particular five-some is given a chance to gel, do you think this could be a pretty good group?
Shurmur: "I do. I think they can be a good group and the value of the offensive line — certainly, it's important to be able to block your guy, but you're also — it's important how well you work together. And the longer that this group can work together, I think the better it will be."
Q: Your decision to go for two when you did in the fourth quarter was a little outside the box. In general, do you talk about situations like that prior to the game with your staff and try to determine what you can do differently if you get in certain situations?
Shurmur: "I think it was the right thing to do. Statistically, there are numbers to support the fact that if you go for two there, then you give yourself a chance to win, especially at the end of the game where there's fewer possessions. Then the next possession, you kick the extra point to win it and I think we're in it to win it. Some would say that that's not the right way to go. But remember early in the year where I didn't use my timeouts before the half, and I promised myself, and we study and we're aware of all those things and we talk about it to make sure we're doing the right thing, I promised myself that I would be aggressive for our guys, and I think they appreciate that approach. The first two-point play that we attempted, I think it was a good route. The ball got in there. It's safe to say both the quarterback (Manning) and the receiver (Odell Beckham, Jr.) – the ball got in there, so it needs to be caught, but it probably should've been closer to the pylon. Nonetheless, we got what we were looking for. He threw it to our best receiver. Had he looked on the other side of the field, we also had Shep (Sterling Shepard) breaking wide open. So we had the play we wanted, and that's partially why I felt it was a good thing to do, because I liked our two-point play selection."
Q: Has your philosophy about when to go for two changed a lot since the longer extra points came into play?
Shurmur: "Not really. I know there's a little bit lower percentage of making the extra points, but I don't think it's enough to kind of skew whether you go for one or two."
Q: (Wide receiver) Corey Coleman was the 15th pick in the draft two years ago. He clearly has a lot of talent. He's been here a short time. What has he shown you and what do you think he can do for you?
Shurmur: "He's shown us why he was the 15th pick in the draft. Very talented young man. He's a very explosive player. He catches the ball well and you can see that he's got the skill and ability to play wide receiver, so we're trying to catch him up so that he can compete first on special teams and then certainly in our offensive sets."
Q: It was a small sample size, but (Quadree) Henderson did have a 21-yard punt return. Does he look like he's got the skillset to be a good return man?
Shurmur: "It was a welcome return. It was the first one he had this season and he was a fine returner in college. That's why he's here. That's the primary reason why he's here, and he's picking things up on offense in terms of being a receiver. But the first important thing is to catch the ball and he does that well. Then it was nice to see that he was able to get that return. I felt like we blocked it well and he did a good job running it."
Q: You picked up (cornerback) Tony Lippett yesterday. He hasn't played in a while, but he was with (secondary coach) Lou (Anarumo) in Miami. How much do you know about him and what do you think he can do here?
Shurmur: "I know Tony well. He played at Michigan State and he was a wide receiver/corner and kind of a two-way player. Played two positions throughout his time at Michigan State, so I did a lot of work on him when he was coming out. Liked him quite a bit. He's long, he's got good length for a corner, which helps him in bump and run. He's coming off of an (Achilles tendon) injury. We'll get a chance to see what he can do in practice and where he's at coming back. But he's a talented young man and we're glad to add him to the roster."
Q: Washington has had a very good front seven early in the year. They selected two defensive linemen from Alabama, (Jonathan) Allen and (Daron) Payne, in the first round in each of the last two drafts. What have you seen from them?
Shurmur: "Their front is outstanding. They've had two good edge rushers (Ryan Kerrigan and Preston Smith) for a while now. They've added some good players on the inside, which makes it tougher. I feel like they've done a good job kind of adding players to their defense that fit their scheme. The two Alabama players have played in this style of defense, the 3-4, and they're playing well."
Q: No active player has sacked Eli Manning more than Ryan Kerrigan. He's never missed a game and then you have Smith on the other side…
Shurmur: "It seems like they've been playing there together for 100 years. Two very good players. The one thing about Kerrigan is he's tough and he's relentless and he keeps coming. You have to block him from the first play to the last. I've always admired his style of play and the same with Smith. Smith's got real good length and reach and plays his position equally as well."
Q: The Redskins are one of those teams that like to run the ball, control the clock, and wear down the defense. Is that a type of team that's hard to get out of its offensive rhythm?
Shurmur: "I don't know that. I think with Adrian Peterson, you know he's an explosive, violent runner. I think we're all trying to score points, so they certainly have good targets to throw the ball to. Two really good tight ends, got nice wideouts, and they do a good job blocking, so I'm sure they're going to mix it up."
Q: You were with Adrian Peterson in Minnesota. He's 33, the 10th leading rusher in the league. Is he, as you look at him, a bit of a physical marvel?
Shurmur: "Yeah, he's a freak physically. I think he's always taken good care of his body, but he's one of those guys that's been chiseled since birth. He's that kind of guy and there's a lot of power and explosion in his body. Now he'll run some flat path runs, but in a previous life, he's kind of been a hard downhill runner where he hits it hard and then bursts through the defense. We have to do a good job of tackling him."
Q: Alex Smith has been accurate throwing down the seam. He's thrown only two interceptions. They like to throw to the tight ends. Is there similarity between them and what the Eagles do?
Shurmur: "Some. I think they've got more of a two-back offense than the Eagles, but some of the concepts are the same. We all throw seam balls, and I think they do a good job of it and utilizing the strengths of their tight ends."
The Giants have faced the Redskins 170 times in the regular season since their first game in 1932, making this their most frequently-contested rivalry.
New York Giants fullback John Karcis plunges to score from the one foot line against the Washington Redskins at the Polo Grounds in New York City, Dec. 4, 1938. A crowd of 57,461 saw the Giants win, 36-0, to take the Eastern Division title. (AP Photo)
Washington Redskins back Cliff Battles (20) scores against the New York Giants in 1937 game played on Dec. 5, 1937 at the Polo Grounds. (AP Photo)
In this pile is John Karcis, Giant back, hugging the leather while an official flings up his arms to signal the Giants' first touchdown against the Washington Redskins at New York on Dec. 4, 1938. Giants went on to pile up a 36-0 score. (AP Photo)
The New York Giants play the Washington Redskins in a football game at the Polo Grounds in New York City, Dec. 4, 1938. A crowd of 57,461 saw the Giants defeat the Redskins, 36-0, to gain the Eastern Division title. (AP Photo)
New York Giants end Bob Schnelker, (85), catches a pass in the end zone for a touchdown despite close guarding by Washington Redskins' safety man George Rosso, (20) in second quarter of game Oct. 24, 1954 at the Polo Grounds in New York City. Giant quarterback Charley Conerly fired the scoring pass from four-yard line. Giants won 24-7. (AP Photo/Harry Harris)
Giants Fans, jubilant over their teams 9-7 victory over the Washington Redskins to take the Eastern championship in the NFL, yanked the goal posts out of the ground after the game at New York's Polo Grounds, Dec. 3, 1939. (AP Photo)
Ken Strong (30), kicking the 2nd of 3 field goals which scored for the New York Giants in their game against the Washington Redskins at the Polo Grounds in New York City, Dec. 3, 1939. The Giants Won 9-7. The ball is in the air just above Frank Filchock (30) of Redskins. The victory gave the Giants the Eastern Division Championship of the National Football League for the 2nd consecutive year. Redskins shown are Jim Barber (15) and Steve Slivinski (16). Giants are Tuffy Leemans (4), John "Bull" Karcis (11); Ed Widseth (50) and Nello "Flash" Falaschi (28). (AP Photo)
Pro football league commissioner Elmer Layden, center, flips a coin in Washington, D.C., Dec. 12, 1943, to decide the site of the play off game between the Washington Redskins and the New York Giants, as Redskins' owner George Marshall, left, and Giants' president John Mara, right, watch for coin to come down. New York got the nod as Mara called it right. (AP Photo/Herbert K. White)
Sam Baugh, passing star of the Washington Redskins, flips an aerial for a 12-yard gain during the Redskins' 49-14 rout of the New York Giants on Dec. 6, 1937 in New York. Baugh, being tackled by Ray Hanken (37) of the Giants a moment after getting the ball away, completed 11 passes for a total gain of 135 yards and ran his total completions for the regular season to 81, a new national league record. (AP Photo)
Tackles Jack Stroud, left, and Roosevelt Brown, right, talk over their return to the lineup of the New York football giants with coach Jim Lee Howell as the Giants worked out in New York on Nov. 21, 1958. They're getting back in time to face the Washington Redskins on November 23. Stroud, hampered by knee injury most of the season, appeared to have regained his speed at practice sessions during the week. Brown, who suffered a fractured cheekbone in action against Baltimore on November 16, will wear leather helmet to protect the cheekbone. Stroud holds the plastic-type helmet, with nose guard, now in use by the pros. (AP Photo/Harry Harris)
New York Giants coach Steve Owen, left, has a happy word for some of his players in the dressing room after their 31-7 victory over the Washington Redskins in Washington on Dec.12, 1943. The Giants' victory ties them in the Eastern division with the Redskins and a play off next week. From left to right are Owen, Ward Cuff (14), Will Walls (24), Frank Libel and Steve Pritko (11). (AP Photo)
Washington pro football fans braved the season's first snowstorm, Dec. 11, 1960, to watch the New York Giants down the Washington Redskins 17-3 at Washington's Griffith Stadium. Some huddled on snow-covered seats under umbrellas while another covered his lap with a cardboard box to keep off the wintry blasts. (AP Photo/Byron Rollins)
Y.A. Tittle, left, New York Giants back, poses with teammate Joe Walton in dressing room at New York's Yankee Stadium following his team's 49-34 victory over Washington Redskins, Oct. 28, 1962. Tittle tied the NFL record with seven touchdown passes. He hit Joe Walton with three touchdown passes, threw two to Joe Morrison, and one each to Del Shofner and Frank Gifford. (AP Photo/John Lindsay)
End Charley Taylor, 42, of the Washington Redskins leaps in vain for pass from quarterback Sonny Jurgensen which goes out of reach in first quarter against New York Giants at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 29, 1968 in New York. Giants' defensive back Scott Eaton, 20, matches leaps with Taylor in a try to deflect the ball. (AP Photo)
New York Giants middle line backer Jim Files intercepts pass from Washington Redskins quarterback Sonny Jorgensen intended for Redskins tight end Jerry Smith (87) at the Giants goal line during first quarter of game at New York's Yankee Stadium on Nov. 15, 1970. Files ran the ball back to the Redskin's 8 yard line. Giants won, 35-33. (AP Photo/Harry Harris)
Fullback Chuck Mercein of the New York Giants, 29, carries ball through what seems to be a wide opening in third quarter at New York's Yankee Stadium on Oct. 16, 1966. This play ended in no gain as Gregg Larson, 53, goes down and Washington Redskins back Sam Huff, 70, moves in to make the tackle. Other identifiable Redskin is end Carl Kammerer, 66. Giants took the game, 13-10. (AP Photo)
Washington Redskins running back Charley Harraway (31) is held to a no gain by New York Giants Jim Files (58) during the first quarter at Yankee Stadium, Nov. 15, 1970, New York. Giants won, 35-33. The rest of the players are unidentified. (AP Photo/Harry Harris)
New York Giants Tucker Frederickson is tripped up by Washington Redskins Frank Bosch (71) on a 3-yard-gain in first quarter action at RFK Stadium, Nov. 29, 1970, Washington, D.C. The rest of the players are unidentified. (AP Photo/John Duricka)
Charley Taylor of the Washington Redskins, takes to the air as he is hit by Clarence Childs of the New York Giants, in the second quarter of game on Oct. 2, 1967 in Washington. Taylor was stopped after catching a pass from quarterback Sonny Jurgensen and chalking up a five-yard gain. Other Giant players are: Ken Avery, 54, and Vince Costello, 57. Washington won 38-34. (AP Photo)
Y.A. Tittle, veteran quarterback of the New York Giants, watches play from the sidelines in first half of Giants-Washington Redskins game at New York?s Yankee Stadium on Sept. 25, 1964. The Giants? sharpshooting passer who was injured the week before in game with Steelers, got into play in the second half and led the giants to a 13-10 win. Wearing light suit in background is giants Coach Allie Sherman. (AP Photo/Marty Lederhandler)
Washington Redskin Jon Henderson, left, lunges for a Sonny Jurgensen pass during second quarter action at RFK Stadium, Nov. 29, 1970, Washington, D.C. New York Giants Willie Williams covers the incomplete play. (AP Photo/John Duricka)
New York Giants Larry Czonka carried the ball Sept.12,1976 in game against the Redskins in Washington. The game marked Czonka"s return to the NFL where he played for the Miami Dolphins before a stint with the short- lived World Football League. (AP Photo/Charles Tasnadi)
Football fans at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., watch the seventh game of the World Series on mini television sets when the Giants played the Washington Redskins, Oct. 27, 1986. (AP Photo/Wilbur Funches)
Washington Redskins wide receiver Art Monk (81) is stopped in his tracks by New York Giants iinebacker Harry Carson (53) as he receives a Jay Schroeder pass in the third quarter action at RFK Stadium in Washington, Dec. 7, 1986. The Giants beat the Redskins 24-14. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)
New York Giant tacklers converge on Redskins; Larry Brown after he picked up a good gain during game on Sunday, Dec. 5, 1971 in Washington. Giant tacklers are Ron Hornsby (67) and Scott Eaton (20). Brown gained 129 yards to help Washington defeat the Giants 23-7. (AP Photo/HWG)
Washington Redskins running back John Riggins (44) tries to make some yardage in motion between the Redskins and the New York Giants in Washington, Nov. 12, 1978. Assisting in the play are Giants Harry Carson (53), John Mendenhall (64) while Redskins Terry Hermeling (75) looks on. (AP Photo/Ira Schwarz)
As Washington Redskins runningback Mike Thomas watches, Harry Carson of the New York Giants scoops up Thomas? fumble in the fourth quarter at Giants Stadium, Sept. 18, 1977. The Giants' Troy Archer, right, holds back Thomas. The Giants were then able to run down the clock and kick a field goal to win the game 20-17. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
Washington Redskins quarterback Jay Schroeder (10) is grabbed by New York Giants Lawrence Taylor (56) as defensive end Leonard Marshall (70) moves in for the sack during fourth quarter action at RFK Stadium in Washington, Dec. 8, 1986. Redskins guard Raleigh McKenzie, right, can't prevent the sack. New York beat Washington 24-14 to take the lead in the NFC East. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)
Washington Redskins running back John Riggins, right, fumbles the football when hit by the New York Giants Dan Lloyd (54) in the first quarter of their game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Nov. 25, 1979. The Giants recovered the fumble but were unable to score on the next series of downs. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
Washington Redskins running back John Riggins, right, fumbles the football when hit by the New York Giants Dan Lloyd (54) in the first quarter of their game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Nov. 25, 1979. The Giants recovered the fumble but were unable to score on the next series of downs. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
New York Giants' Pat Hughes goes high in the air to block a punt by Washington Redskins Mike Bragg in fourth quarter of game on Sunday, Dec. 5, 1971 in Washington. The ball was recovered in the end zone by Otto Brown (21) for New York's only score. Washington defeated the Giants 23-7. (AP Photo/Harvey Georges)
Washington Redskins running back John Riggins, left, is caught on a run by the New York Giants Mark Haynes in the first quarter of their game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Nov. 15, 1981. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
Harry Carson of the New York Giants, left, runs with a fourth quarter intercept on of a Washington Redskins pass at Giants Stadium, Oct. 22, 1978 in East Rutherford, as Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann tries to make a tackle. The interception sealed the Giants' 17-6 upset win over the Redskins. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Washington Redskins' John Riggins, left, is stopped after a short gain by New York Giants Harry Carson, center and Brad van Pelt, right during the second quarter of the game at Giants Stadium at East Rutherford, Nov. 13, 1983. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Washington Redskins George Rogers is pursued by New York Giants Carl Banks as he runs with the ball during first quarter NFC championship action at Giants stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Jan. 11, 1987. (AP Photo/G. Paul Burnett)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms reacts after throwing a first quarter touch down pass for 11 yards to Lionel Manuel in the NFL championship game against the Washington Redskins on Sunday, Jan. 11, 1987 at Giant Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New York Giants coach Bill Parcells walks among stretching Giants players Wednesday, Jan. 8, 1987 in East Rutherford, N.J. as they prepare to host the Washington Redskins at Giants Stadium on Sunday for the NFC Championship game. The Giants, who beat the Redskins twice thsi season, hope to win and advance to the Super Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 25. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
The ball pops free as Washington Redskins quarterback Jay Schroeder is hit by Giants Leonard Marshall while trying to pass during the third quarter of NFC Championship game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Jan. 11, 1987. Redskins recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Susan Ragan)
Giants coach Bill Parcells looks over his shoulder as linebacker Harry Carson, behind teammate Andy Headen, (54) moves toward Parcells with the water bucket for his traditional dousing near the end of game in East Rutherford, N.J., Jan. 12, 1987. The Giants beat the Redskins, 17-0 for the NFC Championship. (AP Photo/Wilbur Funches)
New York Giants fans react after watching the Giants defeat the Washington Redskins for the NFC Championship on television at Harry and Moe's restaurant in New York, Sunday, Jan. 11, 1987. (AP Photo/David Bookstaver)
Giants fans react as their team defeats the Washington Redskins 17-0 for the NFC Championship in East Rutherford, N.J., Jan. 11, 1987. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Giants George Martin (75) watches as teammate Harry Carson empties the water bucket on coach Bill Parcells during the last minute of their 17-0 win over the Redskins for the NFC Championship in East Rutherford, N.J., Jan. 11, 1987. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Giants George Martin (75) watches as teammate Harry Carson empties the water bucket on coach Bill Parcells during the last minute of their 17-0 win over the Redskins for the NFC championship in East Rutherford, N.J., Jan. 11, 1987. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Washington Redskins quarterback Jay Schroeder is flattened by Giants tackle Jim Burt after getting off a pass in the second half of Sunday's NFC Championship Game in East Rutherford, N.J., on Jan. 11, 1987. Giants won, 17-0. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
New York Giants' quarterback Phil Simms reacts after the giants scored in the first quarter enroute to their 17-0 win over the Redskins for the NFC Championship, Sunday, Jan. 12, 1987 in East Rutherford, N,J. With the win the giants advance to the Super bowl. (AP Photo/Bill Kostron)
New York Giants from left, Leonard Marshall, Lawrence Taylor, and Elvis Patterson joke around during the Giants practice session at Giants Stadium on Friday, Jan. 9, 1987 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants face the Washington Redskins on Sunday at Giants Stadium for the NFC Championship. (AP Photo/Susan Ragan)
Washington Redskins quarterback Jay Schroeder is blocked by New York Giants Elvis Patterson as he makes a vain attempt to recover the ball after a bad snap on a field goal attempt during first half NFC Championship action at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, Sunday, Jan. 11, 1987. At far right is Redskins Jess Atkinson. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Giants defensive coordinator Bill Belichick is carried off the field on the shoulders of Thomas Johnson, left, and Greg Lasker after the Giants shutout the Washington Redskins to win the NFC Championship, 17-0, at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, N.J., Jan. 12, 1987. (AP Photo)
New York Giants's Jim Burt bounces across the field heading for the locker room after Giants defeated the Redskins 17-0 for the NFC championship Sunday, Jan. 11, 1987 in East Rutherford, N.J. With the win the Giants advance to the super bowl. (AP Photo/Ray Stubbeline)
Washington Redskins running back Earnest Byner (21) is tackled by New York Giants defenders Lawrence Taylor (56) and Pepper Johnson (52) during first quarter NFL action at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C., Sunday, Oct. 14, 1990. (AP Photo/Doug Mills)
New Yorks Giants quarterback Phil Simms throws for a first down during the third quarter of the game against the Washington Redskins, October 10, 1993, at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Joe Marquette)
New York Giants wide receiver Mike Sherrad heads for the end zone to score as Washington Redskins' safety Tom Carter tries to make the stop during second quarter action Sunday Oct. 29, 1995 at RFK Stadium in Washington.(AP Photo/Denis Paquin)
New York Giants receivver Ed McCaffrey (81) pulls in a touchdown pass over outstretched hands of Washington Redskins cornerback A. J. Johnson (47) during the second quarter of game at RFK Satdium in Washington, D.C., Nov. 1, 1992. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
New York Giants' Lawrence Taylor, right, causes Washington Redskins' quarterback Mark Rypien to fumble the ball during first quarter action at RFK Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 2, 1988 in Washington. (AP Photo/Doug Mills)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan celebrates after sacking Washington Redskins quarterback Heath Shuler in the first quarter Sunday, Dec. 10, 1995, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants defeated the Redskins, 20-13. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants Jim Fassel reacts to the crowd as he's escorted from the field at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., after the Giants defeated the Washington Redskins Saturday Dec. 13, 1997 to clinch the NFC East title. (AP Photo/Daniel Hulshizer)
New York Giants teammates pour gatorade on head coach Jim Fassel late in the fourth quarter of the Giants 30-10 victory over the Washington Redskins, clinching the NFC East title, Saturday Dec. 13, 1997 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Phillippi Sparkes holds his second interception of the night with teammates Tito Wooten (29) and Corey Widmer (90) during overtime aginst the Washington Redskins at Jack Kent Cooke Stadium in Landover, Md. Sunday Nov. 23, 1997. Sparks had two interceptions off of back-up quarterback Jeff Hostelter during his team's 7-7 tie with the Redskins. (AP/Doug Mills)
New York Giants safety Johnnie Harris, top, attempts to intercept a pass intended for Washington Redskins wide receiver Rod Gardner (87) in the second half at FedEx Field in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003. The pass was incomplete. Behind Harris is Giants' Will Peterson. The Giants won in overtime, 24-21. (AP Photo/Matthew Cavanaugh)
New York Giants defensive end Kenny Holmes celebrates after the Washington Redskins quarterback Shane Matthews threw an incomplete pass on fourth down in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter to seal the Giants 19-17 win Sunday, Nov. 17, 2002, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey (80) catches a pass for a 15-yard gain as Washington Redskins defensive back Ifeanyi Ohalete (26) and LaVar Arrington, rear, defend during the second quarter Sunday, Nov. 17, 2002, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants cornerback Dave Thomas (41) celebrates after Washington Redskins kicker Eddie Murray missed a potential game winning field goal in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter of the Giants 9-7 win, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000, at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. In the background celebrating are Giants Michael Strahan (92) and Cedric Jones (94). (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New York Giants' Amani Toomer, foreground, pulls in a pass over Washington Redskins' Champ Bailey on a 54-yard touchdown pass play Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003, at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
New York Giants coach Jim Fassel yells during the fourth quarter against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003. The Giants won in overtime, 24-21. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert).
New York Giants quarterback Kerry Collins passes the ball under pressure from Washington Redskins' Carl Powell (72) and Delbert Cowsette during the first quarter Sunday, Nov. 17, 2002, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Collins completed 22 of 46 attempts for 211 yards as the Giants beat the Redskins 19-17. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Amani Toomer (81) catches a second-quarter touchdown pass in front of Washington Redskins' Champ Bailey, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2001, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Stephen J. Boitano)
New York Giants cornerback Jason Sehorn (31) is congratulated by teammate Kenny Holmes (90) after Sehorn intercepted a pass and ran it back 34 yards for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Washington Redskins Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Sehorn intercepted two passes as the Giants won 23-9. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) celebrates after sacking Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Brunell during the first quarter Sunday, Oct. 30, 2005 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants had five sacks as they beat the Redskins 36-0. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor (21) has words with New York Giants offensive linemen, from left, Shaun O'Hara, Grey Ruegamer, Kareem McKenzie and Chris Snee during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006 in Landover, Md. The Giants won 34-28. (AP Photo/Chris Gardner)
New York Giants quarterbacks coach Kevin Gilbride, second from left, talks with quarterbacks Eli Manning, left, Tim Hasselbeck, center, and Jared Lorenzen, right, during the second half of the Giants' NFL football game against the Washington Redskins on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006, in Landover, Md. Gilbride was calling the offensive plays during the game, which the Giants won 34-28. (AP Photo/Chris Gardner)
New York Giants running back Tiki Barber, front right, drags Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor into the end zone for a touchdown as Giants lineman Chris Snee, left, celebrates during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin reacts during the first quarter of NFL football against the Washington Redskins Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants beat the Redskins, 19-3. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Plaxico Burress catches the ball in the end zone for a touchdown against the Washington Redskins during the third quarter of NFL football in East Rutherford, N.J. on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006. The Giants won 19-3. (AP Photo/Tim Larsen)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10), hands off to Tiki Barber (21) during the first half Sunday, Dec. 5, 2004, in Landover, Md. The Giants lost to the Washington Redskins 31-7. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) is followed by reporters and photographers as he leaves the field after the Giants defeated the Washington Redskins 34-28 in an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, left, throws a pass as lineman Grey Ruegamer holds off Washington Redskins defensive tackle Kedrick Golston, second from right, with Andre Carter, right, moving in during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006, in Landover, Md. The Giants won 34-28. (AP Photo/Chris Gardner)
New York Giants' Amani Toomer (81) reacts after a 44-yard reception against the Washington Redskins during the first quarter of NFL football in East Rutherford, N.J. on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006. The Giants won 19-3.(AP Photo/Tim Larsen)
New York Giants' Amani Toomer, center, makes a 22-yard reception between Washington Redskins' Carlos Rogers (22) and Reed Doughty (23) during the third quarter of NFL football in East Rutherford, N.J. on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006. The giants won 19-3.(AP Photo/Tim Larsen)
New York Giants Tiki Barber falls in for a third quarter touchdown after breaking free from the grasp of Washington Redskins Pierson Prioleau, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2005, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants shoutout the Redskins, 36-0. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants running back Tiki Barber(21) runs downfield, with his teammates cheering from the sidelines, for 57 yards on the first play of the Giants game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2005, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
From left, New York Giants center Shaun O'Hara, quarterback Eli Manning, running back Tiki Barber and running back Derrick Ward celebrate on the sidelines in the final minute of the Giants 36-0 shutout of the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2005, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
The late Giants owner Wellington Mara's granddaughter, Kate Mara, right, sings the national anthem as his other grandchildren look on prior to New York Giants' 36-0 win over the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2005, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
A New York Giants fan holds up a sign in tribute to Giants owner Wellington Mara, who died Tuesday at age 89, before the Giants shutout the Washington Redskins 36-0, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2005, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan celebrates as he leaves the field after the Giants beat the Washington Redskins, 20-14, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2004 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Tiki Barber(21) tight end Vishanthe Shiancoe celebrate Barber's third-quarter touchdown as Washington Redskins linebacker Marcus Washington, left, heads back to the bench in the Giants' 36-0 shutout of the Giants, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2005, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants wide receiver Tim Carter comes down with a 38-yard touchdown pass as Washington Redskins safety Matt Bowen defends during the second quarter Sunday, Sept. 19, 2004, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants linebacker Chase Blackburn, right, runs past Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Brunell (8) for a touchdown after he intercepted a Brunell pass during the first quarter of a NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2005, at FedEx Field in Landover, Md.(AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Brunell hits the turf with New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce in the second quarter of the Giants' 36-0 shutout of Washington, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2005, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants kicker Jay Feely (2) and holder Jeff Feagles react after Feely hit a 50-yard field goal in the first quarter against the Washington Redskins Sunday, Oct. 30, 2005, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka (97), celebrates sacking Washington Redskins quarterback Jason Campbell, on the ground, during the fourth quarter of an NFL game at the Fedex Field in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sep. 23, 2007. Giants won, 24-17. Others are Gaints' Mitchell Kawika and Osi Umenyiora. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
New York Giants' Plaxico Burress, top, catches the ball while Washington Redskins' Fred Smoot defends during the first half of the season-opening NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) leaps towards the end zone for a touchdown against the Washington Redskins linebacker Rocky McIntosh (52) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008 in Landover, Md. The Giants won 23-7. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning dives for a touchdown as Washington Redskins linebacker Jason Taylor (55) watches during the first quarter of an NFL football game Thursday night, Sept. 4, 2008, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Jeremy Shockey congratulates wide receiver Plaxico Burress (17) after Burress scored on a 33-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007. The Giants won 24-17. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
New York Giants Brandon Jacobs #27 after a victory against the Washington Redskins at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis (26) rolls over as he scored on a one-yard run against New York Giants safety James Butler (37) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning greets fans after the Giants defeated the Washington Redskins 23-7 in an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) looks to pass against the Washington Redskins linebacker Marcus Washington (53) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007 in Landover, Md. The Giants won 24-17.(AP Photo/Nick Wass)
A sign bearing the name of the late Washington Redskins' Sean Taylor is revealed in a ceremony prior to the Redskins' NFL football game against the New York Giants in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008. Taylor, who was fatally shot in his Florida home a year ago, was inducted into the Redskins Ring of Fame. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Retired New York Giant Michael Strahan holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy during a ceremony before the defending NFL Super Bowl champions' season-opening football game against the Washington Redskins at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer (81) is congratulated by fullback Madison Hedgecock, left, and, tight end Kevin Boss, center, after scoring a first-quarter touchdown against the Washington Redskins during an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008. The Giants won 23-7. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Fans yell for New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) as he leaves the field after they beat the Washington Redskins 24-17 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007 in Landover, Md.(AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning walks off the field after the NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, in Landover, Md. The New York Giants won 45 - 12. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
New York Giants fans watch their team warm up before the NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Fans look on in the second half of an NFL football game between the New York Giants against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Tim Larsen)
The New York Giants play the Washington Redskins during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Giants wide receiver Derek Hagan celebrates his third-quarter touchdown during an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning walks off the field after the Giants defeated the Washington Redskins 45-12 in an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)
New York Giants linebacker Chase Blackburn (57) returns an interception against the Washington Redskins during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, in Landover, Md. The Giants won 45-12. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Members of the New York Giants offense are shown in the huddle during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin is shown on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, in Landover, Md. The Giants won 45-12. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw celebrates his first-quarter touchdown during an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New York Giants' Osi Umenyiora (72) celebrates with teammates Bryan Kehl (53) and Domenik Hixon (87) after after the Giants defeated the Washington Redskins 45-12 during an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)
New York Giants Brandon Jacobs (27) leads his team on the field for the first quarter of an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the New York Giants at New Meadowlands Stadium Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell flips the coin before an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the New York Giants as New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning watches in Landover, Md., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
New York Giants linebacker Keith Bulluck (53) celebrates an interception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) screams after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) deflects a pass thrown by Washington Redskins quarterback Rex Grossman (8) during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Wearing read, white and blue gloves New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw celebrates his touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
New York Giants defensive back Kenny Phillips wears shoes commemorating 9/11 before an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
side judge Rick Patterson, second from left, and umpire Tony Michalek second from right seperate New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) and Washington Redskins linebacker Rocky McIntosh (52) after Jacobs scored a touchdown during the third quarter of an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the New York Giants at New Meadowlands Stadium Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 31-7.(AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) catches a pass as Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Wilson (26) and Madieu Williams pursue him during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 27-23. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz, center right, runs for a 77-yard touchdown reception during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 27-23. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning celebrates a touchdown pass to tight end Martellus Bennett during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Monday, Dec. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) pulls in a pass under pressure from Washington Redskins defensive back Cedric Griffin (20) during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Monday, Dec. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw, top, leaps over Washington Redskins free safety Madieu Williams (41) for a first down during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 27-23. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws to a receiver during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
The Washington Redskins play the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
A New York Giants fan cheers during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 20-6. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Justin Tuck (91) greets fans as he leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 20-6. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz, center, leads teammates through a tunnel to the field before an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, left, talks with Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III after an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in Landover, Md. The Giants won 24-17. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) makes a catch as Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Jerrel Jernigan (12) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of Washington Redskins' Josh Wilson (26) and E.J. Biggers (30) during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) points out the defense during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) comes down with a pass in the end zone against the Washington Redskins during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. A flag was called on the play and the catch was not ruled a touchdown. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) comes down with a catch for a touchdown against Washington Redskins free safety E.J. Biggers (30) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014. The Giants defeated the Redskins 45-14. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) celebrates his touchdown with teammate Adrien Robinson (81) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) makes a catch against Washington Redskins cornerback David Amerson (39) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) reacts to this third touchdown pass to tight end Larry Donnell during the first half of an NFL Thursday night football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
FILE - In this Sept. 25, 2014, file photo, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning reacts to his touchdown pass to Larry Donnell during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md. The Panthers (13-0) play the New York Giants (6-7) on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) gestures after making a first down during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) dives into the end zone for a touchdown as Washington Redskins cornerback Will Blackmon (41) and free safety Dashon Goldson (38) chase him during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) dives into the end zone for a touchdown as Washington Redskins cornerback Will Blackmon (41) chases him during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
New York Giants running back Orleans Darkwa (26) is tackled in the end zone by Washington Redskins' Mason Foster (54) and Preston Smith (94) as he scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) waves to fans as he leaves the field after an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 18-10. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
