Following a late bye, the New York Giants returned to the Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Monday to begin preparations for Week 14.
The Giants will host the surging Green Bay Packers in a primetime matchup on Monday Night Football.
Brian Daboll's squad comes out of the bye with a 4-8 record, having won its previous two games. Meanwhile, the Packers enter this game riding a three-game winning streak, including a win over the Kansas City Chiefs this past Sunday night. The victory brought Green Bay's record to 6-6.
The Giants currently sit two games behind the Packers for the third and final Wild Card spot.
With all of that said, here are five storylines to follow in the Week 14 primetime showdown.
1. DeVito to start
Coach Brian Daboll announced Tuesday that Tommy DeVito would get his fourth start of the season this week when the Giants take on the Packers Monday. DeVito took over as the starter in Week 10 after Daniel Jones and Tyrod Taylor landed on injured reserve in consecutive weeks, leading the team to a 2-1 record while throwing six touchdown passes and only one interception.
"Tommy's done a good job; he's improved in each of the games he's played," Daboll said. "I thought he played well the last two games, made good decisions, was accurate with the football and earned the right to play."
DeVito has completed at least 68 percent of his passes and finished with a passer rating over 100 in each of the last two games. He became just the fifth undrafted rookie in the common draft era to win at least two of his first three starts, and also became the first undrafted rookie in the common draft era to record a passer rating of 100 or more in consecutive starts.
DeVito's 6.7 touchdown percentage is the second-highest in the NFL among quarterbacks with at least 100 pass attempts this season, trailing only San Francisco's Brock Purdy (6.9 percent). The 25-year-old was voted the Rookie of the Week for his performance against the Commanders in Week 11, a game in which he completed 69.2 percent of his passes for 246 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions for a 137.7 passer rating (the highest of any undrafted rookie in the common draft era).
"He's played well," said Daboll. "He's made good decisions, he's thrown the ball where he's supposed to throw the ball, he's been accurate with the ball. He had two good games, we won both games and he played well."
"I wasn't surprised but at the same time, I didn't know what was going to happen," DeVito said about the decision. "I was told during the week, the bye week, that there was a decision that was going to be made and as soon as it was made that I would be made aware, and I was. I'm happy about it but at the same time, it's still a job. You still have to go out and perform and do everything. It's not like you're at the top now, which is completely far from but just going to try to go out but just going to go out and try to get better every day and try to earn the respect of my teammates and my coaches and try to do that every play."
2. Get Saquon going
The Giants won their last two games prior to the bye week despite limited production in the run game. In the wins over the Patriots and Commanders, the Giants ran for a combined 149 yards, which snapped a streak of five consecutive games with 105 or more yards on the ground. But the offense has a great opportunity to get the ground game back on track in Week 14 against the Packers.
Saquon Barkley is coming off his lowest volume game of the season. Barkley carried the ball just 12 times for 46 yards (3.8 avg.) against the Patriots while catching one pass for six yards. Both the 13 touches and 52 yards from scrimmage were Barkley's lowest of 2023. However, since returning from an ankle injury that sidelined him for three weeks, the talented running back has reached 98+ yards from scrimmage in five of seven games, including four games with over 110 yards. Additionally, from Weeks 9 through 11, Barkley averaged over 5.0 yards per carry in every game.
The Packers defense has played well as of late, holding the Chiefs, Lions and Chargers offenses to an average of just 20.3 points per game. This has helped them rise to ninth in the NFL in points allowed on the season. But one area the unit has struggled in lately is the run game. The Packers have allowed each of their last four opponents to rush for at least 140 yards while surrendering an average of 160.8 yards on the ground over that span. Going up against the 30th ranked run defense, Barkley has an opportunity to get his strong season going again on Monday.
3. Can Kayvon keep rolling?
One of the biggest bright spots for the Giants through the first 12 weeks of the season was the play of Kayvon Thibodeaux. The second-year outside linebacker racked up 11 sacks prior to the bye, which shattered his rookie mark of four sacks in 14 games. Thibodeaux picked up at least a half-sack in seven games this year, and has four outings with more than one sack. He currently ranks ninth in the NFL in sacks.
While Thibodeaux leads the team, Dexter Lawrence ranks second with four sacks. However, his impact in the pass rush goes beyond the traditional box score. Lawrence has racked up 53 total pressures on just 333 pass-rushing snaps across 11 games this season, which ranks second among interior defensive linemen, according to Pro Football Focus. His 20 percent pass-rush win rate is also the second-highest, which has led to Lawrence being PFF's highest-ranked player at the position.
Lawrence missed the Week 12 matchup against the Patriots due to a hamstring injury. The 26-year-old lineman was not on the practice field Tuesday or Wednesday, but Daboll expressed some level of hope that Lawrence will be able to suit up on Monday.
"He won't practice," Daboll said Tuesday. "He's getting better. Hopefully we'll have him out here soon. 'Soon' might be this week."
Green Bay has done a good job of protecting Jordan Love this season. Love has been sacked just 24 times on the year, which is the seventh-fewest in the NFL. However, his numbers see a noticeable drop when pressured. When given time in the pocket, Love has completed 65.7 percent of his passes for 17 touchdowns, eight interceptions and a 94.9 passer rating. But when faced with pressure, he has completed only 45.3 percent of his passes for two touchdowns, two interceptions and a 65.7 passer rating.
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New York Giants Benjamin Friedman is stopped after making a 10-yard gain against the Green Bay Packers during a football game at the Polo Grounds in New York City. (AP Photo)
New York Giants Hall of Fame fullback Alphonse "Tuffy" Leemans (4) scores the first touchdown, on a 6 yard carry, in a 17 to 23 victory over the Green Bay Packers in the 1938 NFL Championship played on Dec.11, 1938 at the Polo Grounds in New York.(Pro Football Hall of Fame via AP Images)
Cecil Isbell (17), Green Bay halfback, hits the line for a ten-yard gain in the first quarter at the Polo Grounds as the New York Giants defeated the Green Bay Packers in their National Professional Football game in New York, Nov. 20, 1938. (AP Photo)
The New York Giants defeated the Green Bay Packers, 15-3, in a muddy NFL game at the Polo Grounds in New York, Nov. 20, 1938. Ed Jankowski (7), of the Packers, gains 4 yards on a reverse play in the 1st quarter after his teammate Cecil Isbell (17) gave him the handoff. Ken Lunday (5), Giants guard, is attempting to tackle Jankowski with Henry Bruder (5) running interference for his Green Bay teammate. The Giant player in foreground is Jim Lee Howell (21). (AP Photo)
Only two feet short of a touchdown, Green Bay Packers Clarke Hinkle is shown as he was halted by the New York Giants in the second period of their championship game with the Packers, Dec. 11, 1938 in New York. The Giants won, 23 to 17. Other Packers players shown include Bud Svendsen (53); Cecil Isbell (17); and Bill Lee (40). (AP Photo)
Quarterback Cecil Isbell of the Green Bay Packers is stopped by New York Giants' Frank Cope after a two- yard gain in NFL title game at the State Fair Grounds in Milwaukee, Wisc., Dec. 11, 1939. The Packers won, 27-0, before a crowd of 32, 000 for the National Football League championship. (AP Photo)
Andy Uram of the Green Bay Packers cracks through a hole in the center of the line to run smack into Mel Hein (7) New York Giants center, in the first quarter of a National Professional Football League game in New York City, Nov. 17, 1940. Uram made just one yard on the play. The Giants won, 7-3. Identifiable players: Packers Pete Tinsley (21) guard Bill Lee (40) tackle and George Svendsen (66) center; Giants Jim Poole (23) end. (AP Photo)
Green Bay Packers halfback Al Carmichael (48) runs upfield during an NFL game against New York Giants at County Stadium in Green Bay, 1950s. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
Green Bay Packers halfback Al Carmichael (42) runs upfield during an NFL game against the New York Giants at County Stadium, 1950s. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Vito "Babe" Parilli (10) runs upfield during an NFL game against the New York Giants in Green Bay, Nov. 3, 1957. The Giants defeated the Packers 31-17 at the "new" City Stadium. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
New York Giants Hall of Fame halfback Frank Gifford (16) heads upfield during an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers, Nov. 3, 1957. The Giants defeated the Packers 31-17 at Milwaukee County Stadium. (AP Photo/NFL Photos/Vernon Biever)
Green Bay Packers halfback Don McIlhenny (42) rushes the ball as he is pursued by New York Giants defensive end John Martinkovic (83) during an NFL game Nov. 3, 1957, Green Bay, Wisc. (Vernon J. Biever via AP)
New York Giants Hall of Fame linebacker Sam Huff looks to the officials during an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers in New York, in the 1960s. Exact date is unknown. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
Halfback Paul Hornung of the Green Bay Packers holds onto the ball as tacklers of the New York Giants try to bring him down in a 0 to 37 win in the 1961 NFL Championship on December 31, 1961 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.(AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame running back Paul Hornung (5) throws a pass on a halfback option during the 1961 NFL Championship Game against the New York Giants in Green Bay. Wis., Dec. 31, 1961. The Packers defeated the Giants 37-0. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
New York Giants cornerback Erich Barnes (49) defends a pass intended to wide receiver Boyd Dowler (86) during the 1961 NFL Championship Game in Green Bay, Wis., Dec. 31, 1961 The Packers defeated the Giants 37-0. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
New York Giants' linebacker Sam Huff (70) puts his crushing hug on Green Bay Packers' Jim Taylor (31), Sept. 4, 1962, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers won, 20-17. (AP Photo)
Green Bay fullback Jim Taylor tries to swing clear of Giants tackler but is stopped for no gain during first half of the NFL title game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Dec. 30, 1962. Identifiable players are Fred Thurston (63) of Green Bay, and Dick Modzelewski (77) of the Giants. (AP Photo)
Green Bay Packers' fullback Jim Taylor (31) takes to the air as he goes through the New York Giants defense for a five-yard gain in third period of NFL championship game at New York's Yankee Stadium, Dec. 30, 1962. Identifiable Packers are Fred Thurston (63), Norm Masters (78) and Jim Ringo 951). Giants are Andy Robustelli (81), Dick Modzelewski (77) and Sam Huff (70). Green Bay won, 16-7. (AP Photo)
New York Giants defensive tackle Rosey Grier (76) stops Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame fullback Jim Taylor (31) during the 1962 NFL Championship Game in New York, Dec. 30, 1962. The Packers defeated the Giants 16-7. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
Del Shofner of the New York Giants makes a catch against the Green Bay Packers in a 16-7 loss in the 1962 NFL Championship on December 30, 1962 at Yankee Stadium in New York, New York. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
Green Bay Packers tackle Norm Masters (78) blocks New York Giants Hall of Fame defensive end Andy Robustelli (81) while defensive tackle Rosey Grier (76) wallops Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr (15) during the 1962 NFL Championship Game in New York., Dec. 30, 1962. The Packers defeated the Giants 16-7. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
Green Bay fullback Jim Taylor (31) rams through center of Giants line for five yards in the first half of NFL title game at Yankee Stadium, Dec. 30, 1962., Blocking for him is Jim Ringo (51). Giant defenders are Jimmy Patton (20), Jim Katcavage (75), Sam Huff (70), Rosey Grier (76) and Dick Lynch (22). Packers win, 16-7. (AP Photo)
Del Shofner the New York Giants is tackled by Herb Adderley and Willie Wood of the Green Bay Packers in a 16-7 loss in the 1962 NFL Championship on December 30, 1962 at Yankee Stadium in New York, New York. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
New York Giants Hall of Fame quarterback Fran Tarkenton (10) sets up to pass during an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers in New York, Nov. 22, 1967. The Packers defeated the Giants 48-21. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
Dragging two New York Giants' defenders with him, Green Bay Packers half back Elijah Pitts (22) scores a touchdown from the 10 yard line in the third quarter of the game with the Giants at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 22, 1967. Defenders are Wendell Harris (22), left, and Vince Costello (57). Packers won 48-21. (AP Photo)
New York Giants Quarterback Fran Tarkenton (10), tries to get a pass off in the first quarter of a game against the Green Bay Packers Oct. 22, 1967 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York. Pursuing Tarkenton are Packer defenders Willie Davis (87) and Lionel Aldridge (82) Willie Young (69) of the Giants trails at right. Packers won 48-21. (AP Photo)
Green Bay Packers back Elijah Pitts slams across the goal line to score in first period of game with New York Giants at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 22, 1967 in New York. Identifiable giant defenders are Scott Eaton (20) and Wendell Harris (26). Packers won, 48-21. (AP Photo)
The New York Giants Hall of Fame quarterback Fran Tarkenton (10) prepares to take the snap from center Greg Larson (53) during an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Sept. 19, 1971. The Giants defeated the Packers 42-40. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
New York Giants Hall of Fame quarterback Fran Tarkenton (10) eludes Green Bay Packers defensive end Alden Roche (87) during an NFL game at Green Bay, Sept. 19, 1971. Tarkenton passed for 236 yards and four touchdowns in the Giants 42-40 win over the Packers. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
Brad van Pelt (10) of the New York Giants leaps to block a second quarter field goal attempt by the Green Bay Packers Jan Stenerud during their game at East Rutherford, N.J., Sept. 20, 1982. (AP Photo/Ron Frehm)
Green Bay Packers wide receiver John Jefferson (83) is wrapped up by New York Giants defensive back Bill Curry (29) during an NFL game, Nov. 8, 1981. The Packers defeated the Giants 26-24 at Milwaukee County Stadium. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
New York Giants kicker Ali Haji-Sheikh (6) and quarterback Scott Brunner (12) watches his field goal attempt during an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers in East Rutherford on September 26, 1983. The Giants defeated the Packers 27-3. (AP Photo/Chuck Solomon)
New York Giants running back Rob Carpenter (26) is met by Green Bay Packers linebacker Rich Wingo (50) during an NFL game in East Rutherford on September 26, 1983. The Giants defeated the Packers 27-3. (AP Photo/Chuck Solomon)
New York Giants tight end Mark Bavaro (89) catches a touchdown pass while covered by Green Bay Packers defensive back David Greenwood (49) during the NFL game on December 20, 1986 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 55-24. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
The New York Giants coach Bill Parcells is the recipient of another container of iced water by the Giants Harry Carson during the last minutes of the 55-24 victory over the Green Bay Packers, Dec. 20, 1986 in East Rutherford. The win gave the Giants the home field for the upcoming post season play. (AP Photo/G. Paul Burnett)
New York Giants cornerback Phillippi Sparks (22) chases the action during the 1995 NFL regular season football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 17, 1995 in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won the game 14-6. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Dave Brown (17) throws a pass while being rushed by Green Bay Packers defensive end Reggie White (92) during the 1995 NFL regular season football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 17, 1995 in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won the game 14-6. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
An official throws a penalty flag while New York Giants quarterback Dave Brown (17) drops back to pass in this overhead general view photograph taken during the NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 17, 1995 in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won the game 14-6. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants strong safety Jesse Campbell (37) leaps while trying to block a field goal attempt by Green Bay Packers kicker Craig Hentrich (17) during the NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 17, 1995 in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won the game 14-6. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Arthur Marshall (86) is chased by Green Bay Packers defensive back LeRoy Butler (36) during the 1995 NFL regular season football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 17, 1995 in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won the game 14-6. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Quarterback Dave Brown of the New York Giants (17) calls out signals over the offensive line before the snap of the ball in a 14 - 6 loss to the Green Bay Packers on September 17, 1995 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) dives for extra yardage while running the ball during the NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 17, 1995 in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won the game 14-6. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) pushes his way around a block by a New York Giants offensive lineman during the 1995 NFL regular season football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 17, 1995 in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won the game 14-6. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Dave Brown (17) throws a pass during the NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 17, 1995 in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won the game 14-6. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Jumbo Elliott #76 of the New York Giants blocks against the Green Bay Packers on September 17, 1995 in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers defeated the Giants 14-6. (Joe Robbins via AP)
New York Giants running back Hershel Walker (34) catches the ball during a game against Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, WI, Sep. 17, 1995. The Packers defeated the Giants 14-6. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Mike Sherrard (88) carries the ball against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, WI, Sep. 17, 1995. The Packers defeated the Giants 14-6. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre (4) pats New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) after Strahan sacked him for the NFL sack record during the fourth quarter Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The sack gave Strahan 22.5 sacks for the season surpassing New York Jets Mark Gastineau's NFL record of 22 sacks. Giants defensive tackle Cornelius Griffin (97) congratulates Strahan.(AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Green Bay Packers' William Henderson is flipped by New York Giants' Will Peterson (24) on a run in the first half Sunday, Oct. 3, 2004, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck)
Tiki Barber of the News York Giants runs for yardage against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 3, 2004. New York won 14-7. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
Shaun O'hara of the New York Giants prepares to snap the ball against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 3, 2004. New York won 14-7. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
Tiki Barber of the News York Giants runs for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 3, 2004. New York won 14-7. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
Terry Cousin of the News York Giants celebrates after making an interception against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 3, 2004. New York won 14-7. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
Jeremy Shockey of the New York Giants catches a pass for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 3, 2004. New York won 14-7. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
Jeremy Shockey of the New York Giants catches a pass for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 3, 2004. New York won 14-7. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
Tiki Barber of the New York Giants runs for yardage against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 3, 2004. New York won 14-7. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
Tiki Barber of the News York Giants runs for yardage against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 3, 2004. New York won 14-7. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
Ron Dayne of the New York Giants runs for yardage against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 3, 2004. New York won 14-7. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
Ike Hilliard of the New York Giants runs after a reception against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 3, 2004. New York won 14-7. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
Tiki Barber of the New York Giants runs for yardage against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 3, 2004. New York won 14-7. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
New York Giants offensive lineman David Diehl (66) during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 3, 2004 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Giants beat the Packers 14-7. (AP Photo/David Stluka)
New York Giants running back Tiki Barber (21) during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 3, 2004 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Giants beat the Packers 14-7. (AP Photo/David Stluka)
New York Giants defensive lineman Michael Strahan (92) during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 3, 2004 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Giants beat the Packers 14-7. (AP Photo/David Stluka)
New York Giants wide receiver Ike Hilliard (88) during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 3, 2004 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Giants beat the Packers 14-7. (AP Photo/David Stluka)
New York Giants wide receiver Ike Hilliard (88) during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 3, 2004 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Giants beat the Packers 14-7. (AP Photo/David Stluka)
New York Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey (80) during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 3, 2004 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Giants beat the Packers 14-7. (AP Photo/David Stluka)
Quarterback Kurt Warner #13 of the New York Giants hands the ball off to running back Tiki Barber #21 against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 3, 2004 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Giants beat the Packers 14-7. (AP Photo/David Stluka)
Defensive lineman Fred Robbins #98 of the New York Giants tackles running back Ahman Green #30 of the Green Bay Packers during an NFL football game for a loss at Lambeau Field on October 3, 2004 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (AP Photo/David Stluka)
New York Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey (80) during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 3, 2004 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Giants beat the Packers 14-7. (AP Photo/David Stluka)
New York Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey (80) during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 3, 2004 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Giants beat the Packers 14-7. (AP Photo/David Stluka)
New York Giants quarterback Kurt Warner (13) during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 3, 2004 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Giants beat the Packers 14-7. (AP Photo/David Stluka)
New York Giants safety Brent Alexander hits Green Bay Packers receiver Robert Ferguson after making a 24-yard catch in the fourth quarter Sunday, Oct. 3, 2004, in Green Bay, Wis. The Giants won 14-7. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck)
New York Giants' Jeremy Shockey catches a touchdown pass in front of Green Bay Packers' Michael Hawthorne (27) in the fourth quarter Sunday, Oct. 3, 2004, in Green Bay, Wis. The Giants won 14-7. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
New York Giants safety Gibril Wilson (28) breaks up a pass intended for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings during the first quarter of the NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
GREEN BAY, WI - JANUARY 20: New York Giants and Green Bay Packers players line up at the line of scrimmage prior to the snap during the game between the New York Giants against the Green Bay Packers during the NFC Championship Game at Lambeau Field on January 20, 2008 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Giants defeated the Packers 23-20 in overtime.(AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
GREEN BAY, WI - JANUARY 20: Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants celebrates a touchdown against the against the Green Bay Packers during the NFC Championship Game at Lambeau Field on January 20, 2008 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Giants defeated the Packers 23-20 in overtime.(AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
GREEN BAY, WI - JANUARY 20: Defensive end Justin Tuck #91 of the New York Giants runs in pursuit against the Green Bay Packers during the NFC Championship Game at Lambeau Field on January 20, 2008 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Giants defeated the Packers 23-20 in overtime.(AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
GREEN BAY, WI - JANUARY 20: Running back Ahmad Bradshaw #44 of the New York Giants runs with the football against the Green Bay Packers during the NFC Championship Game at Lambeau Field on January 20, 2008 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Giants defeated the Packers 23-20 in overtime.(AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
GREEN BAY, WI - JANUARY 20: Guard Chris Snee #76 of the New York Giants blocks against the Green Bay Packers during the NFC Championship Game at Lambeau Field on January 20, 2008 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Giants defeated the Packers 23-20 in overtime.(AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress (17) tries to fend off Green Bay Packers cornerback Al Harris (31) during the NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
GREEN BAY, WI - JANUARY 20: Running back Ahmad Bradshaw #44 of the New York Giants runs with the football against the Green Bay Packers during the NFC Championship Game at Lambeau Field on January 20, 2008 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Giants defeated the Packers 23-20 in overtime.(AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
GREEN BAY, WI - JANUARY 20: Defensive end Michael Strahan #92 of the New York Giants runs in pursuit against the Green Bay Packers during the NFC Championship Game at Lambeau Field on January 20, 2008 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Giants defeated the Packers 23-20 in overtime.(AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
GREEN BAY, WI - JANUARY 20: Wide receiver Amani Toomer #81 of the New York Giants catches the football for a pass reception against the Green Bay Packers during the NFC Championship Game at Lambeau Field on January 20, 2008 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Giants defeated the Packers 23-20 in overtime.(AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
GREEN BAY, WI - JANUARY 20: Wide receiver Amani Toomer #81 of the New York Giants runs a pass pattern against the Green Bay Packers during the NFC Championship Game at Lambeau Field on January 20, 2008 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Giants defeated the Packers 23-20 in overtime.(AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
Wide receiver Amani Toomer #81 of the New York Giants makes a diving catch against the Green Bay Packers during the NFC Championship game at Lambeau Field on January 20, 2008 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Giants defeated the Packers 23-20 in overtime to advance to Superbowl XLII. (AP Photo/David Stluka)
Defensive back R.W. McQuarters of the New York Giants returns a interception against the Green Bay Packers during the NFC Championship game at Lambeau Field on January 20, 2008 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Giants defeated the Packers 23-20 in overtime to advance to Superbowl XLII. (AP Photo/David Stluka)
New York Giant wide receiver Plaxico Burress (17) catches a pass while Green Bay Packers safety Roy Williams (31) tries to block during the NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants' Brandon Jacobs (27) runs for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the NFC Championship football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday Jan. 20, 2008 (AP Photo/David Duprey)
Running back Brandon Jacobs #27 of the New York Giants lines up in the backfield against the Green Bay Packers during the NFC Championship game at Lambeau Field on January 20, 2008 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Giants defeated the Packers 23-20 in overtime to advance to Superbowl XLII. (AP Photo/David Stluka)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning looks to throw a pass during the NFC Championship football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants' Plaxico Burress (17) attempts a catch under pressure from Green Bay Packers' Atari Bigby (20) during the NFC Championship football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday Jan. 20, 2008 (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws a pass ahead of a rushing Green Bay Packers defensive end Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila during the NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre (4) looks to hand the ball off in front of New York Giants defensive tackle Jay Alford (93) during the first half of the NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning looks to throw a pass as he runs from Green Bay Packers defensive end Cullen Jenkins (77) during the NFC Championship football game, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
Green Bay Packers' Atari Bigby tries to stop New York Giants' Ahmad Bradshaw (44) as a penalty flag flies during the NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws a pass in front of Green Bay Packers defensive end Aaron Kampman during the NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes (9) celebrates after kicking the game-winning field goal in overtime during the NFC Championship football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. The Giants won 23-20 and advance to the Super Bowl against the New England Patriots. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes (9) celebrates with teammates after kicking a field goal in overtime during the NFC Championship football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. The Giants won 23-20 and advance to the Super Bowl against the New England Patriots. Giants' Michael Strahan is at right. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes (9) misses a field goal at the end of regulation during the NFC Championship football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes (9) celebrates with holder Jeff Feagles after kicking the winning field goal in overtime during the NFC Championship football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. The Giants won 23-20 and advance to the Super Bowl against the New England Patriots. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning celebrates after his team's 23-20 overtime win over the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes (9) kicks the game-winning field goal in overtime during the NFC Championship football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. The Giants won 23-20 and advance to the Super Bowl against the New England Patriots. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants cornerback Corey Webster (23) runs from Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver (80) after intercepting a pass in overtime during the NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. The Giants won 23-20. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
New York Giants wide receiver Steve Smith catches a pass with Green Bay Packers cornerback Charles Woodson (21) defending during the second half of the NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
GREEN BAY, WI - JANUARY 20: Tackle Kareem McKenzie #67 of the New York Giants blocks against the Green Bay Packers during the NFC Championship Game at Lambeau Field on January 20, 2008 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Giants defeated the Packers 23-20 in overtime.(AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress, left, catches a pass in front of Green Bay Packers cornerback Al Harris (31) during the first half of the NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) looks on as the Green Bay Packers defense stops Giants running back Brandon Jacobs during a first half run in the NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) tries to break a tackle by Green Bay Packers safety Atari Bigby, left, and Ryan Pickett, rear, during the second half of the NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) tries to break a tackle by Green Bay Packers cornerback Charles Woodson during the first half of the NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz reacts after making a reception during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes (9) kicks an extra point at the end of the first half during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers on January 15, 2012 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Giants won 37-20. (AP Photo/David Stluka)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) carries the ball during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers on January 15, 2012 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Giants won 37-20. (AP Photo/David Stluka)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers on January 15, 2012 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Giants won 37-20. (AP Photo/David Stluka)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers on January 15, 2012 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Giants won 37-20. (AP Photo/David Stluka)
New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora (72) during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday January 15, 2012 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants linebacker Michael Boley (59) sacks Green Bay Packers quaterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during an NFL football game on Sunday January 15, 2012 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) scores a 66 yard touchdown during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday January 15, 2012 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) carries the ball during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday January 15, 2012 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) scores a 66 yard touchdown during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday January 15, 2012 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants offensive linemen line up during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers on January 15, 2012 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Giants won 37-20. (AP Photo/David Stluka)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) carries the ball during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers on January 15, 2012 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Giants won 37-20. (AP Photo/David Stluka)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) calls the play during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) scores a rushing touchdown to seal the game during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers on January 15, 2012 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Giants won 37-20. (AP Photo/David Stluka)
GREEN BAY, WI - JANUARY 15: New York Giants and Green Bay Packers players line up at the line of scrimmage prior to the snap of the football during the NFC Divisional playoff game between the New York Giants against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on January 15, 2012 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Giants defeated the Packers 37-20. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) catches a 37-yard touchdown pass in front of Green Bay Packers safety Charlie Peprah, left, during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
GREEN BAY, WI - JANUARY 15: Antrel Rolle #26 of the New York Giants walks runs with the football against the Green Bay Packers during their NFC Divisional playoff game at Lambeau Field on January 15, 2012 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Giants defeated the Packers 37-20. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) gets tackled by New York Giants strong safety Deon Grant (34) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
GREEN BAY, WI - JANUARY 15: Jason Pierre-Paul #90 of the New York Giants runs against the Green Bay Packers during their NFC Divisional playoff game at Lambeau Field on January 15, 2012 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Giants defeated the Packers 37-20. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
New York Giants running back D.J. Ware (28) is tackled by Green Bay Packers defensive end Ryan Pickett during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks is hit during a play by Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams during an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
New York Giants tight end Jake Ballard runs past Green Bay Packers strong safety Charlie Peprah (26) and free safety Morgan Burnett (42) during an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning passes the ball during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
New York Giants' Chase Blackburn runs back a fumble recovery during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. The Giants won 37-20. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
New York Giants' Michael Boley (59) reacts after sacking Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. The Giants won 37-20. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers is sacked by New York Giants' Michael Boley, center, and Corey Webster, right, during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. The Giants won 37-20. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) runs from Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields (37) after making a reception during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) celebrates after catching a 37-yard touchdown pass during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. The Giants won 37-20. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning reacts in front of Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews, right, after throwing a 37-yard touchdown pass to Hakeem Nicks during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) catches a 37-yard touchdown pass in front of Green Bay Packers safety Charlie Peprah, left, during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw runs from Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews, right, during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) celebrates after catching a 37-yard touchdown pass during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
New York Giants tight end Travis Beckum (47) breaks a tackle by Green Bay Packers linebacker A.J. Hawk during the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) catches a touchdown pass in the end zone in front of Green Bay Packers cornerback Charles Woodson, right, at the end of the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Green Bay Packers tight end Jermichael Finley (88) drops a pass under New York Giants safety Antrel Rolle (26) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks runs from Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams, left, during a 66-yard touchdown reception in the first the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora (72) knocks the ball away from Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers (12) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants wide receiver Rueben Randle (82) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of Green Bay Packers' Davon House (31) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Green Bay Packers' Morgan Burnett (42) tackles New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants tight end Martellus Bennett (85) is tackled by Green Bay Packers' A.J. Hawk (50) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) rushes the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants wide receiver Rueben Randle (82) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of Green Bay Packers' Davon House during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) runs past Green Bay Packers' Dezman Moses (54), right, and Tramon Williams, left, during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora (72) knocks the ball away from Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers (12) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
In this Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, photo, New York Giants tight end Martellus Bennett (85) attempts to avoid a tackle by Green Bay Packers' Tramon Williams (38) during the second half of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. Bennett broke the fall of a man who fell over a railing trying to grab a glove the player was handing to a child after Sunday night's win over the Green Bay Packers.The fan was quickly surrounded by New Jersey state troopers and led away. He did not appear to be hurt. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) rushes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) is tackled by Green Bay Packers' M.D. Jennings (43) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants' Andre Brown (35) dives for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants middle linebacker Chase Blackburn (93) sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) is tackled by Green Bay Packers' M.D. Jennings (43) as he catches a pass in the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (34) dives over Green Bay Packers' Jerron McMillian for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants' Victor Cruz (80) is tackled by Green Bay Packers' Micah Hyde (33) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Green Bay Packers' Tramon Williams (38) tackles New York Giants' Brandon Jacobs (34) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Green Bay Packers' David Bakhtiari (69) blocks New York Giants' Jason Pierre-Paul (90) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Rueben Randle breaks away from Green Bay Packers cornerback Micah Hyde (33) and Tramon Williams (38) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Rueben Randle (82) breaks away from Green Bay Packers' Micah Hyde (33) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Rueben Randle (82) scores a touchdown as Green Bay Packers' Tramon Williams (38) attempts to tackle him during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Green Bay Packers' M.D. Jennings (43) tackles New York Giants' Brandon Myers (83) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, right, runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Green Bay Packers' Tramon Williams (38) tackles New York Giants' Rueben Randle (82) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants defensive end Olivier Vernon (54), Jason Pierre Paul (90) and Jay Bromley (96) wrap up a Green Bay Packers running back during a week 5 NFL football game on October 9, 2016 in Green Bay, Wisconsin (Evan Pinkus via AP)
A look down the line of scrimmage as the New York Giants take on the Green Bay Packers during a week 5 NFL football on October 9, 2016 in Green Bay, Wisconsin (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants' Bobby Rainey runs past Green Bay Packers' Joe Thomas during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
New York Giants' Odell Beckham catches a pass in front of Green Bay Packers' Blake Martinez (50) and Morgan Burnett (42) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
New York Giants' Paul Perkins runs during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Green Bay Packers' Dean Lowry pressures New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
New York Giants wide receiver Dwayne Harris (17) returns a kick against the Green Bay Packers during an NFL football NFC wildcard playoff game Jan. 8, 2017 in Green Bay, Wis. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Green Bay Packers safety Morgan Burnett (43) tackles New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) during an NFL football NFC wildcard playoff game Jan. 8, 2017 in Green Bay, Wis. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) sets to pass against the Green Bay Packers during an NFL football NFC wildcard playoff game Jan. 8, 2017 in Green Bay, Wis. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
New York Giants QB Daniel Jones (8) during a week 13 game against the Green Bay Packers at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
New York Giants WR Sterling Shepard (87) during a week 13 game against the Green Bay Packers at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
New York Giants WR Sterling Shepard (87) during a week 13 game against the Green Bay Packers at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) makes a catch during a week 13 regular season game against the Green Bay Packers at MetLife Stadium on Sunday December 1st, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during a week 13 regular season game against the Green Bay Packers at MetLife Stadium on Sunday December 1st, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) carries the ball during a week 13 regular season game against the Green Bay Packers at MetLife Stadium on Sunday December 1st, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during a week 13 regular season game against the Green Bay Packers at MetLife Stadium on Sunday December 1st, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday October 9, 2022 in Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Credit Evan/New York Giants
Saquon Barkley (26)
Daniel Bellinger (82)
Dexter Lawrence (97)
Dexter Lawrence (97)
Darius Slayton (86)
Daniel Jones (8)
Daniel Jones (8)
New York Giants offensive tackle Evan Neal (73) during a NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday October 9, 2022 in Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Credit Evan/New York Giants
Saquon Barkley (26)
Jihad Ward (55)
4. Injury updates
The Giants designated Tyrod Taylor for return to practice on Monday, officially opening up the 21-day practice window for the quarterback to return to the active roster. The veteran suffered a rib cage injury against the Jets in Week 8 and was placed on injured reserve, sidelining him for the next four games.
"Tyrod, obviously, we brought him up to see where he is by the end of the week. Hopefully he'll be ready to go. If he is, he'll be the backup and Tommy will be the starter…" Daboll told reporters Tuesday. "They cleared him, so that means that he can take it, but we're not going to line up and hit him in the ribs or anything like that. He should be ready to go. Hopefully these next couple of days, he's good to go."
Taylor had started the previous two contests against the Commanders and Bills prior to landing on injured reserve. In those two games, he threw for 479 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions while adding 49 yards on the ground. He finished with a 116.9 passer rating in the Week 7 win over Washington. While disappointed about not returning to the active roster as the team's starting quarterback, Taylor has handled the situation like a "true professional."
"He's a pro," Daboll said about the veteran quarterback. "Those conversations are never easy, regardless of who it is, but he's a pro whose been in this league a long time. Had a good conversation with him and it was about what you would expect. He's a true professional."
"Some stuff happens that's out of your control and unfortunately this is one of them," Taylor said. "In the grand scheme of things this rib injury was kind of out of my control. The main thing is that I've bounced back and that I'm 100% healthy and if the opportunity presents itself where I'm able to go out there and perform and help this team win then I'll be ready to do so."
In addition to Dexter Lawrence, the other player missing from Tuesday's practice was right tackle Evan Neal. The second-year tackle suffered an ankle injury in Week 9, his first game back after missing the previous two games due to an ankle injury, and has not practiced since.
The Giants have a few other players on injured reserve who are progressing towards a return, including tight end Darren Waller. The veteran tight end has not yet returned to practice, but Daboll said he's "making progress" but "not ready yet." As for guys such as tackle Matt Peart and running back Gary Brightwell, Daboll said they "are doing well."
5. Scouting the Packers
The Packers enter Week 14 with a 6-6 record and a hold of the NFC's seventh seed, thanks largely to three consecutive wins, including victories over the Chiefs and Lions the last two weeks. Packers head coach Matt LeFleur seems to save his best for late in the season, as he holds a perfect 16-0 record in the month of December since taking over as head coach in 2019.
Jordan Love has played the best football of his career throughout Green Bay's three-game win streak. During that stretch, he has completed 68.5 percent of his passes (74 of 108) for 857 yards, eight touchdowns and no interceptions with a passer rating over 105 in each outing. Only three of his 10 interceptions on the season have come in the last six weeks, while he has totaled 12 touchdowns over that span.
"They've got good players," Daboll said Tuesday. "Got a lot of respect for Matt. He's a heck of a coach. I think Love has done a really good job of improving week to week. He's a very talented player… I'd say he's accurate. He's got quick feet. He can throw the ball wherever it needs to. He seems like he's really in control of the system…
"Again, young, was able to kind of see how one of the greats have done it. He's just got really good feet, he's got good vision, he can make loose plays. He can run if he needs to, he can throw the ball vertical, he's looking to take a bunch of shots. You can see he's in full control of the system with the different signals and the checks that he makes."
Love has done a good job of spreading the ball around to his various pass-catchers. Wide receiver Romeo Doubs leads the team with 45 receptions and seven receiving touchdowns, while rookie wideout Jaydeen Reed has a team-high 513 yards while ranking second on the team with 40 receptions and five receiving touchdowns. Wide receiver Christian Watson, who suffered a hamstring injury late in Green Bay's win over the Chiefs Sunday, also has five touchdowns to go with 28 receptions for 422 yards. Rookie Dontayvion Wicks has also made an impact as of late, with 13 of his 23 receptions on the year coming in the last four weeks. The Packers will be without starting tight end Luke Musgrave, though, as the rookie tight end is currently on injured reserve.
"I'd say the young skill guys are good players," Daboll said about Green Bay's pass-catchers. "Doubs is a good player, Reed from Michigan State, you see where Watson is after that reverse he ran, Musgrave I know is out… Good core, young nucleus, athletic, can get open, create separation. I think [Love's] done a good job as you watch him throughout the season of improving at his craft, but he also has a lot of talent, too."
Moving over to the defense, linebacker Rashan Gary is enjoying a breakout campaign. Gary has registered a team-high nine sacks, 17 quarterback hits and six tackles for loss along with two forced fumbles and a pass breakup in 12 games (eight starts). Fellow linebacker Preston Smith has recorded 5.5 sacks on the year, while defensive lineman Kenny Clark has 4.5. Gary, Smith and Clark have been Green Bay's most productive pass rushers in 2023.
The Packers got two key defenders back for last week's win over the Chiefs. Safety Darnell Savage made his return after missing the previous five games with a calf injury. Additionally, linebacker De'Vondre Campbell, who missed Week 12 with a neck injury, returned to the lineup.
However, Green Bay defeated Kansas City without top cornerback Jaire Alexander, who has been out since Week 9 with a shoulder injury. When healthy, Alexander has proven to be one of the top corners in the NFL. The two-time All-Pro cornerback was a limited participant in every practice last week, indicating he might be closing in on a return to action this week.
The Packers defense has allowed their opponents to score a touchdown on just 20 of 41 trips (48.8 percent) inside the red zone, good for the eighth-best mark in the league. The defense also ranks fourth in passing touchdowns and 10th in passing yards surrendered.
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