The New York Giants will travel to Atlanta to take on the Falcons in Week 16.
Going up against a talented Ravens team, the Giants lost, 35-14, to fall to 2-12 on the season. Meanwhile, the Falcons thwarted a late comeback attempt by the Las Vegas Raiders to hold on for a 15-9 victory. The win got Atlanta back to .500 as it sits just one game behind the Buccaneers for the lead in the NFC South.
The Falcons made some headlines Tuesday night as they announced a quarterback change ahead of Sunday's game, but more on that later.
Here are five storylines to follow in Week 16.
Lock returns as starting QB
The Giants endured some more turnover at the quarterback position this past Sunday. With Drew Lock limited to serving as the team's emergency third quarterback, Tommy DeVito got his second start of the season. However, DeVito suffered a concussion towards the end of the first half, which led to Tim Boyle making his Giants debut. Boyle completed 12 of 24 passes for 123 yards, one touchdown and one interception.
Heading into Week 16, the Giants intend to turn back to Lock as the team's starting quarterback, head coach Brian Daboll announced to the media prior to Wednesday's practice. Lock missed last week's game due to heel and left elbow injuries, but Daboll believes the veteran quarterback "should be okay" for Sunday's game in Atlanta.
As for DeVito, the second-year signal-caller is currently in the concussion protocol. DeVito completed 10 of 13 passes for 68 yards prior to suffering the head injury, and if he is able to clear the protocol in time for this weekend's game, he will likely serve as Lock's backup.
"He's moving through the protocol," Daboll said about DeVito. "He'll do something today. I envision him being- I mean, who knows with concussions, but he'll have a chance. If he is, he'll be number two."
Nabers chasing history
Without a doubt, the performance of wide receiver Malik Nabers has been one of the bright spots of the Giants' 2024 campaign. The rookie wideout caught 10 passes for 82 yards and a touchdown against the Ravens last week, marking his third double-digit catch game of the season and his first since Week 4. With three games remaining on the schedule, Nabers finds himself tied with Raiders tight end Brock Bowers for the rookie lead in receptions with 90 (and in two fewer games), while his 901 receiving yards rank third among rookies.
Not only is Nabers among the top performing rookies this season, but the No. 6 overall pick is also chasing history in these final three games, in terms of both franchise and NFL history. His 90 receptions are the second-highest total by an NFL player in his first 12 career games, and is only one behind Odell Beckham Jr.'s record of 91 catches set in 2014. Nabers needs just two total receptions over the final three weeks to set a new franchise rookie record, which is currently held by Beckham and Saquon Barkley (2018).
Nabers also finds himself just 15 receptions behind Puka Nacua for the all-time NFL rookie record of 105 receptions, set last season. He could become the fourth rookie receiver in history with 100+ catches, joining Nacua, Jaylen Waddle (104 catches with Miami in 2021) and Anquan Boldin (101 with Arizona in 2003).
Penix to make first career start
As mentioned in the intro, the Falcons made news Tuesday night when they announced that veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins was being benched in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. Atlanta raised some eyebrows during the offseason when they selected the quarterback out of Washington with the eighth overall pick in the draft less than two months after signing Cousins to a large, multi-year contract. In 14 games this year, Cousins threw for 3,508 yards, 18 touchdowns and a league-high 16 interceptions, which paved the way for head coach Raheem Morris to make the decision to turn to the rookie.
After beginning his college career at Indiana, Penix spent his final two years at Washington, where he put together his two best seasons. The 6-foot-2, 220-pound lefty threw for 4,641 yards, 31 touchdowns and eight interceptions in 2022, before following that up with 4,903 yards, 36 touchdowns and 11 interceptions last year. His passing yards in his final season led the nation and helped him earn a runner-up finish in the Heisman Trophy voting, along with the Maxwell Award, given annually to the nation's most outstanding player, and a selection as first-team All-American.
While he isn't necessarily a big rushing threat, Penix is able to move around the pocket much better than the veteran quarterback at this point in his career. More importantly, the rookie excelled with throwing the deep ball at Washington. One of Penix's biggest attributes heading into the NFL Draft was his ability to accurately throw the ball down the field. With the defense struggling in this area throughout the season, the Giants will have to keep an eye out for these deep shots down the field on Sunday, especially when the Falcons use play action. While at Washington, Penix put up some of his strongest numbers when using play action, which the Falcons will likely look to replicate with the rookie quarterback.
"He's a very productive player," Daboll said Monday about his thoughts on the young quarterback heading into this year's draft. "He could throw it in all three levels. Very accurate. Obviously, had a lot of good players around him. But I thought he really gave those guys chances down the field. Intermediate throws, threw the ball effortlessly. Was athletic. I wouldn't say they used him on a lot of runs, more of a drop-back, play-action guy. But fairly athletic enough to do a variety of things. Met with him, had a good meeting. Smart. Instinctive. I thought he had a pretty good pro day, I was at his pro day. So, I thought he was a good prospect."
Burns, McFadden playing at high level
One of the best ways to ensure the rookie quarterback isn't comfortable in his first career start would be to get constant pressure on him throughout the game. Enter Brian Burns. The veteran outside linebacker picked up a sack in the Week 15 matchup against the Ravens, marking his second consecutive game with a sack and his eighth sack on the season. Despite dealing with various ailments since the start of the season, Burns has continued to play at a high level.
According to Next Gen Stats, Burns has generated 57 pressures this season. Not only is this the most by a Giants defender, but it also ranks seventh in the NFL. He has split his defensive snaps between the left and right edge this year, so he is likely to face both of the Falcons' tackles a good amount on Sunday. Left tackle Jake Matthews has allowed a 12.7 percent pressure rate this season, the fourth-highest among left tackles with 150 or more pass blocking snaps. Look for Burns to try to take advantage of this matchup.
"Competitive young man," Daboll said Monday about Burns. "He's been productive for us. Tough, he's fought through some stuff, nicks and bruises here, done a nice job in his leadership role for us. I'm glad we have him."
Burns isn't the only Giants defender playing at a high level, as he is joined by inside linebacker Micah McFadden. The third-year linebacker has registered 11 total tackles in back-to-back games and in four of the last six. With Bobby Okereke sidelined for the last two weeks, McFadden has played a crucial role in limiting Alvin Kamara and Derrick Henry to a total of 31 carries for 111 yards, good for an average of 3.6 yards per carry.
Whether or not Okereke is able to return to the field, the Giants are going to need McFadden to step up again this weekend. Falcons running back Bijan Robinson ran for a career-high 125 yards against the Raiders on Monday night. Robinson has gained more than 100 yards of total offense in eight of his last nine games, aided in part by his ability to elude defenders. The second-year running back leads the NFL with 92 missed tackles forced this year, according to NGS, including 74 on rush attempts.
Injury updates
Speaking of Burns, the veteran outside linebacker missed Wednesday's practice due to an ankle injury, an ailment that his head coach labeled as "day-to-day." While it is too early to tell what his status for Sunday is, Burns has played through various injuries throughout the season.
Guard Aaron Stinnie stepped into the starting lineup last week after Jon Runyan (ankle) was placed on injured reserve. Stinnie suffered a concussion during Sunday's game against the Ravens and is currently in the concussion protocol, which forced him to miss Wednesday's practice. Rookie Jake Kubas will get some reps at practice in his place.
Inside linebacker Bobby Okereke, who has missed the last two games with a back injury, was also absent from Wednesday's practice, along with outside linebacker Patrick Johnson, who suffered a knee injury against the Ravens. Daboll said Johnson will likely miss this week's game.
On a positive note, Daboll expressed some optimism about the secondary receiving a potential boost. The head coach said he is "hopeful" that young cornerbacks Deonte Banks (rib) and Cor'Dale Flott (quad) will be able to return this week. Banks and Flott were both listed as limited participants on Wednesday.
View photos from the all-time series between the New York Giants and Atlanta Falcons.
New York Giants running back Larry Csonka (39) settles to earth atop Atlanta Falcons Ray Easterling after a 12-yard first quarter gain at Atlanta Fulton County Stadium for a first down, Sunday, Oct. 2, 1977 in Atlanta. Helping overcome Csonka are Falcon defenders Frank Reed (28), Fulton Kuykendall (54) and Ralph Ortega. (AP Photo)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Steve Bartkowski (10) is sacked by New York Giants end Dee Hardison, in Atlanta, Sept. 11, 1983. The four-yard loss came in the first quarter at Atlanta Fulton County Stadium. (AP Photo/Ric Feld)
New York Giants kicker Ali Haji-Sheikh (6) puts the winning 3 points on the scoreboard as quarterback Scott Brunner (12) holds the ball with a 30-yard field goal in overtime to beat the Atlanta Falcons, 16-13, Sept. 11, 1983. (AP Photo/Charles Kelly)
New York Giants kicker Ali Haji-Sheikh (6) leaps into the arms of quarterback Scott Brunner after kicking a 30-yard field goal to beat the Atlanta Falcons 16-13 at Atlanta Fulton County Stadium in sudden death overtime, Sept. 11, 1983. He kicked two other field goals and an extra point in their game. (AP Photo/Charles Kelly)
New York Giants' kicker Ali Haji-Sheikh (6) is congratulated by teammates Brad Van Pelt (10), Kevin Belcher (73) and Scott Brunner (12) after kicking a 30-yard field goal to beat the Atlanta Falcons 16-13 in sudden death overtime, Sept. 12, 1983. (AP Photo/Charles Kelly)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Danny Kanell (13) is brought down by New York Giants Cornelius Griffin (97) in the 4th quarter at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Oct. 8, 2000. The Giants downed the Falcons 13-6. (AP Photo/Curtis Compton)
New York Giants' Ron Dayne (27) scores a first quarter touchdown with Atlanta Falcons Henri Crockett (94) in tow at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Oct. 8, 2000. (AP PhotoCurtis Compton)
New York Giants' Ron Dayne (27) celebrates his first quarter touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Oct. 8, 2000. (AP Photo/Curtis Compton)
New York Giants safety Lyle West (37) comes up with a punt return fumble in the first quarter as Atlanta Falcons' Winslow Oliver (26) comes up empty at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Oct. 8, 2000. (AP Photo/Ric Feld)
New York Giants quarterback Kerry Collins (5) looks down field under pressure from Atlanta Falcons' Patrick Kerney (97) during first half play at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Oct. 8, 2000. (AP Photo/Curtis Compton)
New York Giants cornerback Will Allen (25) tackles Atlanta Falcons running back Warrick Dunn (28) by the foot in the second quarter of the Falcons 27-7 win, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2003, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N. J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning looks for a receiver during the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Nov. 21, 2004 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' quarterback Eli Manning (10) rolls out of a pocket avoiding a tackle by Atlanta Falcons' Brady Smith (91 during the third quarter of play on Sunday, November, 21, 2004 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford. The Falcons beat the Giants 14-10. (AP Photo/Michael Kim)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning calls an audible during the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Nov. 21, 2004 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Atlanta Falcons running back Maurice Smith (43) is hit by New York Giants defender Dewayne Patmon as he rushes in the second half in Atlanta Saturday, Aug. 17, 2002. The Falcons won 36-24. (AP Photo/Alan Mothner)
New York Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey catches a touchdown pass during the third quarter as he is surrounded by Atlanta Falcons' Chris Draft (54), Eric Johnson (56) and Cory Hall, right rear, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2004 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Falcons beat the Giants, 14-10. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterbacks Kurt Warner (13) and Eli Manning talk with quarterbacks coach John Hufnagel, right, during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Nov. 21, 2004 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning passes the ball as he is pressured by Atlanta Falcons defensive end Brady Smith (91) during the fourth quarter Sunday, Nov. 21, 2004 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Manning completed 17 of 37 attempts for 162 yards as the Falcons beat the Giants, 14-10. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey (80) scores in the second half ahead of Atlanta Falcons linebacker Ike Reese (98) during the football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga., Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006. (AP Photo/Ric Feld)
New York Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey (80) jumps up to the fans after scoring a second half touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga., Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006. (AP Photo/Ric Feld)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick (7) and New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) pose for a photograph at the end of the football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga., Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006. (AP Photo/John Amis)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) scrambles in the first half against the Atlanta Falcons during the football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga., Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006. (AP Photo/Ric Feld)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) runs in the second half under pressure from Atlanta Falcons end Paul Carrington (91) during the football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga., Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006. (AP Photo/John Amis)
New York Giants' R.W. McQuarters celebrates as he leaves the field after the Giants defeated the Atlanta Falcons 31-10 in a football game Monday, Oct. 15, 2007 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
New York Giants cornerback Aaron Ross carries the ball during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, in Atlanta, Monday, Oct. 15, 2007. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Joey Harrington, right, is sacked by New York Giants' Aaron Ross during the fourth quarter of a football game in Atlanta, Monday, Oct. 15, 2007. Atlanta lost 31-10 and went to 1-5 for the season. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Joey Harrington is sacked by New York Giants' Antonio Pierce in the second quarter of a football game Monday, Oct. 15, 2007 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
New York Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey (80) carries the ball against Atlanta Falcons linebacker Michael Boley (59) during an NFL football game, in Atlanta, Monday, Oct. 15, 2007. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Brandon Jacobs #27 of the New York Giants runs for yardage against the Atlanta Falcons on October 15, 2007 in Atlanta, Ga. The Giants defeated the Falcons 31-10. New York defeated Atlanta 31-10. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
Brandon Jacobs #27 of the New York Giants runs for yardage against the Atlanta Falcons on October 15, 2007 in Atlanta, Ga. The Giants defeated the Falcons 31-10. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
The offense of the Atlanta Falcons prepares to snap the ball at the line of scrimmage against the defense of the New York Giants on October 15, 2007 in Atlanta, Ga. The Giants defeated the Falcons 31-10. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
Michael Strahan #92 of the New York Giants attempts to rush in against the Atlanta Falcons on October 15, 2007 in Atlanta, Ga. The Giants defeated the Falcons 31-10. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 15: Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants passes the football in the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on October 15, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Giants defeated the Falcons 31-10. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 15: Defensive back Aaron Ross #31 of the New York Giants jumps in the air as he intercepts the football against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on October 15, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Giants defeated the Falcons 31-10. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) carries the ball during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, in Atlanta, Monday, Oct. 15, 2007. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Shaun O'Hara #60 of the New York Giants calls out blocking assignments against the Atlanta Falcons on October 15, 2007 in Atlanta, Ga. The Giants defeated the Falcons 31-10. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce (58), tackles Atlanta Falcons quarterback Joey Harrington (13) and defensive end Osi Umenyiora (72) during an NFL football game, in Atlanta, Monday, Oct. 15, 2007. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Amani Toomer #81 of the New York Giants scores on a touchdown reception during 1st-quarter action against the Atlanta Falcons on October 15, 2007 in Atlanta, Ga. The Giants defeated the Falcons 31-10. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
Amani Toomer #81 of the New York Giants runs with a reception against the Atlanta Falcons on October 15, 2007 in Atlanta, Ga. The Giants defeated the Falcons 31-10. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 15: Defensive end Michael Strahan #92 of the New York Giants runs in pursuit against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on October 15, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Giants defeated the Falcons 31-10. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
Jeremy Shockey of the New York Giants runs with a reception against the Atlanta Falcons on October 15, 2007 in Atlanta, Ga. The Giants defeated the Falcons 31-10. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
Aaron Ross #31 and Michael Strahan #92 of the New York Giants sack Joey Harrington #13 of the Atlanta Falcons on October 15, 2007 in Atlanta, Ga. The Giants defeated the Falcons 31-10. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
Michael Strahan #92 of the New York Giants celebrates after making a tackle against the Atlanta Falcons on October 15, 2007 in Atlanta, Ga. The Giants defeated the Falcons 31-10. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
New York Giants tight end Kevin Boss (89) moves past Atlanta Falcons safety Thomas DeCoud (28) for a touchdown during the second quarter of the NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10), right, looks around the field during the NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) celebrates with center Shaun O'Hara (60) after throwing a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won in overtime, 34-31. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants tight end Kevin Boss (89) runs the ball during the second quarter of the NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Atlanta Falcons center Bryan Pittman (48) greets New York Giants linebacker Zak DeOssie (51) before the start of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham (82) gets a first down past Atlanta Falcons safety Erik Coleman (26) during overtime of the NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants wide receiver Domenik Hixon (87), second from left, tries to outrun Atlanta Falcons linebacker Curtis Lofton, left, Atlanta Falcons safety Thomas DeCoud (28) and Atlanta Falcons cornerback Brent Grimes (20), right, during the first quarter of the NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Michael Jenkins (12) can't hold on onto the ball over New York Giants cornerback Corey Webster (23) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants tight end Kevin Boss (89), second from left, celebrates his second touchdown with New York Giants running back Danny Ware (28), left, during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, center, fumbles the ball as he is hit by New York Giants defensive tackle Barry Cofield (96) and defensive end Justin Tuck (91) in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants recovered the ball on the play. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) scores a touchdown past Atlanta Falcons safety Erik Coleman (26) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws under pressure from New York Giants defensive tackle Fred Robbins (98) and New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora (72) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) picks up a first down while being tackled by Atlanta Falcons safety Erik Coleman, bottom left, and cornerback Brent Grimes (20) in the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Domenik Hixon (87) signals first down against the Atlanta Falcons during a NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday November 22, 2009
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) fumbles the ball while being pressured by New York Giants defensive tackle Barry Cofield (96), top, and New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham (82) is pushed out of bounds by Atlanta Falcons safety Erik Coleman (26) after gaining a first down in overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) pulls down a four yard touchdown pass against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dominique Franks (24) during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants guard David Diehl (66) hugs Eli Manning after his 27-yard touchdown pass to Mario Manningham during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Fans cheer as New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) runs into the end zone to score on a 72-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. right is Atlanta Falcons defensive end Kroy Biermann. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks celebrates after scoring on a 72-yard touchdown pass against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Atlanta Falcons free safety Thomas DeCoud (28) tries to stop New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw on a 30-yard run during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham (82) celebrates his 27-yard touchdown pass against Atlanta Falcons with teammate Hakeem Nicks during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham (82) pulls in a 27-yard touchdown pass against Atlanta Falcons strong safety James Sanders (36) and Dunta Robinson during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning looks as he takes the ball on a running play against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks indicates a first down after a 19-yard reception against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) pass against defender Atlanta Falcons defensive end Kroy Biermann (71) during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning scrambles to pass during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) breaks away from Atlanta Falcons defenders to score on a 72-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs, right, breaks away from Atlanta Falcons safety William Moore during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) evades a tackle by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dominique Franks (24) during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) is chased by Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Sean Weatherspoon (56) during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks celebrates after scoring on a 72-yard touchdown pass against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, right, chats with Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan after their NFL wild card playoff football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants defeated the Falcons 24-2. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs celebrates after an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants defeated the Falcons 24-2. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora celebrates after an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants defeated the Falcons 24-2. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning runs off the field after an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants defeated the Falcons 24-2. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) and teammate Justin Tuck run off the field after an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants defeated the Falcons 24-2. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants wide receiver Domenik Hixon (87) catches the ball as Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dunta Robinson defends during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) speaks to Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning runs off the field after defeating the Atlanta Falcons 30-20 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (95) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, left, and Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith talk at the end of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 30-20. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (21) deflects a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Andre Williams (44) celebrates after scoring on a touchdown run against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, bottom, lays on the grass after being sacked by New York Giants defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (95), partially obscured, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 30-20. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, left, talks to New York Giants defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka at the end of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 30-20. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants wide receiver Rueben Randle (82) avoids a tackle by Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kemal Ishmael during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) makes a catch during a week 5 football game against the Atlanta Falcons on October 5, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) avoids the tackle of Atlanta Falcons defensive end Malliciah Goodman (93) while throwing a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Rueben Randle (82) during a week 5 football game against the Atlanta Falcons on October 5, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) talks to New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning at the end of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 30-20. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Shane Vereen (34) breaks away from Atlanta Falcons safety Ricardo Allen (37) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants tight end Larry Donnell, left, makes a touchdown catch on a pass from quarterback Eli Manning, not pictured, as Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
A look down the line of scrimmage as the New York Giants take on the Atlanta Falcons during a week 2 NFL football game on September 20, 2015 at Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey ( Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) talks to his line during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) runs against Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Joplo Bartu (59) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) jumps in the air to catch the football as Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (23) defends during an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 22, 2018 in Atlanta. The Falcons won 23-20. (Scott Boehm via AP)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs with the football as he jumps in the air while Atlanta Falcons strong safety Damontae Kazee (27) dives to tackle during an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 22, 2018 in Atlanta. The Falcons won 23-20. (Scott Boehm via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) makes a reception against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (23) during an NFL football game, Monday, October 22, 2018, in Atlanta. The Falcons won 23-20. (Paul Abell via AP)
New York Giants linebacker Lorenzo Carter (59) during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Monday, October 22, 2018, in Atlanta. The Falcons won 23-20. (Paul Abell via AP)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Monday, October 22, 2018, in Atlanta. The Falcons won 23-20. (Paul Abell via AP)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) carries the ball after making a reception during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Monday, October 22, 2018, in Atlanta. The Falcons won 23-20. (Paul Abell via AP)
New York Giants offensive guard Will Hernandez (71) and offensive tackle Nate Solder (76) block during a week 7 NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018 in Atlanta. Atlanta 23-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
The Atlanta Falcons offensive line lines up across the New York Giants defensive line during a week 7 NFL football game on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018 in Atlanta. Atlanta 23-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) carries the ball after making a reception during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Monday, October 22, 2018, in Atlanta. The Falcons won 23-20. (Paul Abell via AP)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) carries the ball during a week 7 NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018 in Atlanta. Atlanta 23-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) runs after the catch during a week 7 NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018 in Atlanta. Atlanta 23-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) carries the ball during a week 7 NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018 in Atlanta. Atlanta 23-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) blocks Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley (98) during a week 7 NFL football game on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018 in Atlanta. Atlanta 23-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) runs out of the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) carries the ball during a week 7 NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018 in Atlanta. Atlanta 23-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) carries the ball during a week 7 NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018 in Atlanta. Atlanta 23-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) speaks with New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) after an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 23-20. (AP Photo/John Amis)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) works against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
New York Giants offensive tackle Nate Solder (76) and tight end Evan Engram (88) line up on the line of scrimmage during a week 7 NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018 in Atlanta. Atlanta 23-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) gets by Atlanta Falcons strong safety Damontae Kazee (27) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) works against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
New York Giants linebacker Lorenzo Carter, left, prepares to sack Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Eli Manning and David Tyree fist bump after Eli got inducted into the ring of honor at halftime of a week 3 football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday September 26th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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New York Giants wide receiver C.J. Board (18) catches a deep pass during a week 3 football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday September 26th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) scores a touchdown during a week 3 football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday September 26th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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Eli Manning waves to the fans after having his jersey retired during a week 3 football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday September 26th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
David Tyree
A look down the line of scrimmage during the New York Giants vs Atlanta Falcons week 3 football game against on Sunday September 26th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning has his jersey retired during halftime of a game against the Atlanta Falcons on September 26, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Eli Manning talks with Mario Manninham during a week 3 football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday September 26th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Former New York Giants linemen David Diehl talks to Eli Manning afterEli has his jersey retired during halftime of a week 3 football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday September 26th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Eli Manning after being inducted into the Ring of Honor. and having his jersey retired during a week 3 football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday September 26th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Eli Manning after being inducted into the Ring of Honor. and having his jersey retired during a week 3 football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday September 26th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26)
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