Xavier McKinney shines in divisional win; PFF takeaways from Week 12
The Giants put up a strong defensive effort in their Week 12 win over the Eagles. After averaging 34.5 points over their last four games, Philadelphia was held to just seven points by the Big Blue defense on Sunday.
The defense saw several young players step up in the win, but none more so than second-year safety Xavier McKinney.
McKinney led the team with eight tackles (four solo), two pass breakups and his team-leading fifth interception of the season.
The young safety played all 67 defensive snaps against the Eagles and earned an elite 92.2 overall grade from Pro Football Focus for his performance. It was the fifth-highest grade among all players in Week 12. McKinney raised his overall grade to 76.7 on the year, good for the 12th-best mark among all safeties.
McKinney's performance against Philadelphia earned him a spot on PFF's Week 12 Team of the Week. His 78.3 coverage grade on the season comes in at No. 10 among the league's safeties.
McKinney wasn't the only young defender to play well in the NFC East matchup. Rookie cornerback Aaron Robinson, in his fourth NFL game, played on a season-high 45 defensive snaps (67 percent). He gave up just one catch on six targets, good for a 40.3 passer rating when thrown at. He ranked second on the defense with his 67.0 overall grade after totaling six tackles (four solo), two pass breakups and one quarterback hit.
Safety Julian Love also played all 67 defensive snaps and finished third on the defense with a 66.7 overall grade. Love made an impact all over the defense on Sunday, finishing with six tackles (two solo), 0.5 sacks, one pass breakup, one quarterback hit and a fumble recovery.
Other notable marks on the defensive side of the ball include defensive back Steven Parker, in his NFL debut, earning a solid 62.4 overall grade after registering three tackles (one solo) and one pass breakup. Cornerback James Bradberry did a great job of limiting Eagles No. 1 receiver DeVonta Smith and the other Eagles receivers, as the veteran corner allowed just one reception on two targets, good for a 64.6 passer rating.
On the other side of the ball, tight end Chris Myarick had a memorable game. Myarick caught the first reception of his career on an impressive catch in the end zone for a touchdown. He added another catch for 10 yards and finished with an elite 89.6 overall grade on 24 total snaps.
Wide receiver John Ross finished second on the offense with a strong 83.0 overall grade. Ross caught both of his targets for 28 yards, playing 11 total snaps.
Left tackle Andrew Thomas and center Billy Price played every offensive snap on Sunday and both linemen graded out well. Thomas earned a 71.5 overall grade, the third-highest on the offense, while Price received a 67.8 overall grade. The offensive line as a unit surrendered just one sack of quarterback Daniel Jones.
Speaking of Jones, the third-year quarterback performed well when pressured in this contest, completing seven of nine passes under pressure. Jones threw for 202 yards, one touchdown and zero interceptions, adding another 30 yards on the ground. He earned a solid 66.2 overall grade.
Inside the Numbers: Xavier McKinney leads defensive surge
Last Friday, four days after the Giants gave up 402 and 30 points in a loss at Tampa Bay, defensive coordinator Patrick Graham held his weekly question and answer session with reporters.
"Obviously, last week we didn't do a good enough job," Graham said. "So, hopefully, this week we do a better job and compete and go out there and give us a chance to win."
The defense did exactly that in a 13-7 victory against the Philadelphia Eagles. The final score is indicative of the unit's dominance. It forced four turnovers – three interceptions and one fumble – and twice stopped Philadelphia on fourth down.
Although the Eagles ran for 208 yards, quarterback Jalen Hurts completed only 14 of 31 passes, a 45.2 percentage that was the lowest by a starting quarterback against the Giants since Washington's Mark Sanchez connected on just 42.9% of his passes (6-for-14) on Dec. 9, 2018. Sanchez was replaced in the second half of that 40-16 Giants victory by Josh Johnson.
The victory Sunday was part of a recent and significant improvement in the defense's performance, the major reason the Giants have won three of their last five games following a 1-5 start. Beginning with a 25-3 victory against Carolina on Oct. 24, the defense has advanced in every significant statistical category. Most importantly, the Giants have cut their points allowed per game almost in half.
When the streak began, the defense was allowing an NFL-high 72.9 completion percentage by opposing quarterbacks. Since then, the Panthers and Eagles were both under 50%, and standouts Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady threw a combined 35 incompletions against the Giants.
Perhaps no one personifies the defensive progress more than second-year safety Xavier McKinney, who has played every snap in each of the last eight games. He has also stepped in as a leader in the secondary after the loss of captains Jarill Peppers with a ruptured ACL and Logan Ryan the last two weeks to COVID-19.
In the Giants' four November games, McKinney recorded 29 tackles (16 solo), four passes defensed and three interceptions, including one he returned 41 yards for a touchdown in a 23-16 victory against Las Vegas. McKinney intercepted two passes in that game; he also had two picks vs. the Rams on Oct. 17. McKinney's two interceptions vs. the Raiders earned him the Week 9 NFC Defensive Player of the Week. He picked off Derek Carr's sideline pass intended for Hunter Renfrow and sprinted 41 yards down the sideline with just 1:32 elapsed in the third quarter. It was the first touchdown of McKinney's career and the Giants' first defensive touchdown of the season, and it gave the Giants a lead they never relinquished at 17-13.
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New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) intercepts a pass during a week 18 NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, January 7, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
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New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) talks to his team mates before a week 14 NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Monday, December 11, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) intercepts a pass during a week 18 NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, January 7, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
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New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) intercepts a pass during a week 18 NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, January 7, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
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New York Giants free safety Xavier McKinney (29) intercepts a pass to Las Vegas Raiders' Zay Jones (7) as James Bradberry (24) watches during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
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New York Giants' Xavier McKinney (29) runs the ball after he intercepted it during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
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New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) intercepts a pass during a week 6 football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday October 17th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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New York Giants' Xavier McKinney (29) runs the ball after he intercepted it during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
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New York Giants' Xavier McKinney (29) and Adoree' Jackson (22) tackle Carolina Panthers' Royce Freeman (32) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants free safety Xavier McKinney (29) intercepts a pass intended for Las Vegas Raiders' Zay Jones (7) as Giants' James Bradberry (24) watches during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Los Angeles Rams' Cooper Kupp, right, tackles New York Giants' Xavier McKinney after McKinney intercepted a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
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New York Giants' Xavier McKinney (29) celebrates with teammate Leonard Williams (99) after running back an interception for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants defensive back Xavier McKinney pursues on defense against the Kansas City Chiefs during a NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Giants 20-17. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
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New York Giants' Xavier McKinney during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
New York Giants free safety Xavier McKinney (29) intercepts a pass to Las Vegas Raiders' Zay Jones (7) as James Bradberry (24) watches during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JANUARY 03: The New York Giants take on the Dallas Cowboys at Metlife Stadium on January 3, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Ben Solomon/New York Giants)
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New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) during a week 17 regular season football game against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on January 3, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) during a week 15 regular season football game against the Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium on December 20th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass from the Dallas Cowboys during an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
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New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) in action during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) during a week 15 regular season football game against the Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium on December 20th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) warmups up prior to an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) during a week 15 regular season football game against the Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium on December 20th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JANUARY 03: The New York Giants take on the Dallas Cowboys at Metlife Stadium on January 3, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Ben Solomon/New York Giants)
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) during a week 15 regular season football game against the Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium on December 20th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) runs in pursuit during an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Seattle. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 17-12. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
New York Giants' Xavier McKinney during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
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New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) during a week 14 regular season football game against the Arizona Cardinals at MetLife Stadium on December 13th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JANUARY 03: The New York Giants take on the Dallas Cowboys at Metlife Stadium on January 3, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Ben Solomon/New York Giants)
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New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) leaves the tunnel before a NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday Dec.13, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus via AP)
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New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) during a training camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Sunday August 23, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) during a training camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Friday August 14, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) during a training camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Friday August 14, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) during a training camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Monday August 24, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) during a week 1 football game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday September 12, 2021 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Denver Broncos won 27-13. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) gets set before the snap during an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Thursday Sept. 16, 2021 in Landover, Md. The Washington Football Team won 30-29. (Alika Jenner via AP)
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) drops back during an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Thursday Sept. 16, 2021 in Landover, Md. The Washington Football Team won 30-29. (Alika Jenner via AP)
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) drops into coverage during an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, NJ. The Falcons defeated the Giants 17-14. (Al Tielemans via AP)
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New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) walks onto the field against the Washington Football Team prior to an NFL Game, Thursday, Sep. 16, 2021, in Landover, Md. Washington beat the Giants 30-29. (Cooper Neill via AP)
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) drops into coverage during an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, NJ. The Falcons defeated the Giants 17-14. (Al Tielemans via AP)
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) interacts with New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Denver Broncos won 27-13. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
New York Giants cornerback Logan Ryan (23) hugs safety Xavier McKinney (29) before a week 1 football game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday September 12, 2021 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Denver Broncos won 27-13. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) in coverage during an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, in Landover, Md. Washington won 30-29. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) in coverage during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Denver Broncos won 27-13. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) during a week 1 football game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday September 12, 2021 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Denver Broncos won 27-13. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) in coverage during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Denver Broncos won 27-13. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) in action during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
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New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) during a Week 4 football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday October 3, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana
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New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) during a week 1 game against the Denver Broncos on September 12th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) intercepts a pass during a week 6 football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday October 17th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) during a week 1 game against the Denver Broncos on September 12th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) during a week 1 game against the Denver Broncos on September 12th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) in coverage during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in East Rutherford. N.J. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
New York Giants free safety Xavier McKinney (29) intercepts a pass to Las Vegas Raiders' Zay Jones (7) as James Bradberry (24) watches during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) defends during an NFL regular season football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Rams won, 38-11. (Ric Tapia via AP)
New York Giants defensive back Xavier McKinney pursues on defense against the Kansas City Chiefs during a NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Giants 20-17. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
New York Giants free safety Xavier McKinney (29) in coverage during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 20-17. (Perry Knotts via AP)
New York Giants free safety Xavier McKinney (29) in coverage during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 20-17. (Perry Knotts via AP)
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New York Giants free safety Xavier McKinney (29) during warmups before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Monday, Nov. 1, 2021 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
New York Giants free safety Xavier McKinney (29) defends against the Dallas Cowboys during an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) in coverage prior to a play during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in New Orleans. The Giants defeated the Saints, 27-21. (Logan Bowles via AP)
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New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) in action during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) in action during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
New York Giants free safety Xavier McKinney (29) defends during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. Dallas won 44-20. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
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New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) during a week 11 football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday November 22nd, 2021 in Tampa, Florida
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New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) during a football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday October 2, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus/NY Giants)
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The New York Giants take on the Baltimore Ravens at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on Sunday October 16, 2022. (Ben Solomon/New York Giants)
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New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) talks to his team mates before a NFL Divisional Playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Saturday January 21, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
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New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) before a week 7 NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, October 22, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
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New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) during a week 10 NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, November 12, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
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New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) during a week 15 NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, December 17, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) returns an interception during a week 12 NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, November 28, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) intercepts a pass during a week 18 NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, January 7, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
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New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) during an week 1 NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, September 10, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
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New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones throws under pressure during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants' Evan Engram (88), right, makes a catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants' Saquon Barkley, center, gets a hand off during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, bottom, is tackled by New York Giants' Reggie Ragland during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones slides during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
New York Giants' Evan Engram, right, makes a catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
New York Giants' Evan Engram, second from left, makes a catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
New York Giants' Evan Engram, right, makes a catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
New York Giants Pharoh Cooper, left, makes a catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) gestures during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, right, hands off to Saquon Barkley during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge talks to his players during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants' Saquon Barkley runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Philadelphia Eagles defenders tackle New York Giants' John Ross, center, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge talks to his players during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants' Saquon Barkley runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants' Darius Slayton, right, makes a catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Philadelphia Eagles' Steven Nelson, left, forces New York Giants' Saquon Barkley out of bounds during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants' Adoree' Jackson during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) runs against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) passes against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Philadelphia Eagles' Miles Sanders, center, is swallowed up by New York Giants defenders during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) reacts with teammates after an interception against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) passes under pressure from New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) passes against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants wide receiver John Ross (12) runs against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) passes against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
New York Giants Pharoh Cooper, right, tries to make a catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
New York Giants defenders tackle Philadelphia Eagles' Boston Scott, center, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants' Darnay Holmes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, center, looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
New York Giants' Tae Crowder (48) celebrates his interception during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants' Tae Crowder (48) celebrates his interception during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants' Tae Crowder (48) celebrates his interception during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Former New York Giants player Michael Strahan during a halftime ceremony at an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Former New York Giants player Michael Strahan during a halftime ceremony at an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Former New York Giants player Michael Strahan during a halftime ceremony at an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Former New York Giants player Michael Strahan jumps in the air during a halftime ceremony at an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Former New York Giants player Michael Strahan jumps in the air during a halftime ceremony at an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Former New York Giants player Michael Strahan during a halftime ceremony at an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants' Kenny Golladay during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Former New York Giants player Michael Strahan during a halftime ceremony at an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Former New York Giants player Michael Strahan, right, is honored during a halftime ceremony at an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Former New York Giants player Michael Strahan during a halftime ceremony at an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Former New York Giants player Michael Strahan, left, greets former Giants coach Tom Coughlin during a halftime ceremony at an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants' Tae Crowder, left, makes an interception during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants' Kenny Golladay during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
New York Giants' Xavier McKinney, right, trips up Philadelphia Eagles' Dallas Goedert (88) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants' Xavier McKinney, left, intercepts a ball intended for Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Reagor (18) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants' Xavier McKinney, left, intercepts a ball intended for Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Reagor (18) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants' Saquon Barkley runs the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
New York Giants' Chris Myarick (41) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants' Chris Myarick (41) celebrates his touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants' Saquon Barkley runs the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
New York Giants' Chris Myarick (41), second from right, celebrates his touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Philadelphia Eagles' Avonte Maddox, right, tries to bring down New York Giants' Saquon Barkley during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
The Philadelphia Eagles, left, line ups against the New York Giants during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
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New York Giants' Devontae Booker runs the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants' Evan Engram, right, runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants' Evan Engram, center, runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones looks to throw during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
New York Giants kicker Graham Gano, right, kicks a field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
New York Giants' Andrew Thomas during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Philadelphia Eagles' Boston Scott, bottom right, fumbles the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants kicker Graham Gano, right, kicks a field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
New York Giants' Saquon Barkley, left, makes a catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants' Julian Love reacts after recovering a fumble during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Teammates celebrate with New York Giants' Julian Love (20), bottom center, after he recovered a fumble during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
RB Saquon Barkley
New York Giants Pharoh Cooper runs the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
New York Giants Pharoh Cooper runs the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Philadelphia Eagles' Boston Scott, bottom right, fumbles the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
T Andrew Thomas
DL Leonard Williams
New York Giants' Aaron Robinson (33), right, celebrates with teammates after breaking up a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge talks to players before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
New York Giants' Raymond Johnson III before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
New York Giants' Saquon Barkley warms-up before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
New York Giants' Saquon Barkley warms-up before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
New York Giants' Leonard Williams before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
New York Giants' Saquon Barkley warms-up before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones warms-up before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
QB Daniel Jones
CB Darnay Holmes
QB Daniel Jones
WR Pharoh Cooper
QB Daniel Jones
QB Daniel Jones
RB Saquon Barkley
QB Daniel Jones
RB Saquon Barkley, WR John Ross
S Xavier McKinney
RB Saquon Barkley
WR Kenny Golladay
LB Tae Crowder
S Xavier McKinney
TE Evan Engram
WR Darius Slayton
QB Daniel Jones
S Julian Love
LB Tae Crowder
CB Adoree' Jackson
LB Azeez Ojulari
T Andrew Thomas
LS Casey Kreiter, P Riley Dixon, K Graham Gano
T Matt Peart
QB Daniel Jones
T Andrew Thomas
QB Daniel Jones
QB Daniel Jones
LB Tae Crowder
CB Darnay Holmes
QB Daniel Jones
WR Darius Slayton
QB Daniel Jones
RB Saquon Barkley
LB Tae Crowder
QB Daniel Jones
WR Darius Slayton
S Xavier McKinney
WR Kenny Golladay
WR Kenny Golladay
QB Daniel Jones
LS Casey Kreiter
RB Saquon Barkley
WR Darius Slayton
CB Darnay Holmes
DB Steven Parker
T Andrew Thomas, G Ben Bredeson, QB Mike Glennon
TE Chris Myarick
LB Quincy Roche, DL Raymond Johnson III
K Graham Gano
CB Darnay Holmes
LB Tae Crowder
G Will Hernandez
LB Reggie Ragland
TE Evan Engram
WR Collin Johnson
