DE OLIVIER VERNONVernon dominated over the second half of last season in Miami, recording 5.5 sacks, 12 tackles for loss and 29 quarterback hits. He currently has one sack, five tackles for loss, seven quarterback hits and a forced fumble in his first season with the Giants.

SAFETY LANDON COLLINSComing off an NFC Defensive Player of the Week performance, Collins is looking to pick up where he left off as he starts the second half of his second NFL season. He currently leads the team in tackles as well as sacks and is tied for the team high with two interceptions.

CB ELI APPLEAfter a strong start, the No. 10 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft dealt with groin and hamstring injuries that caused him to miss time in the first half. However, he was able to return before the bye week in London and recorded three tackles, a pass defensed and a forced fumble against the Rams. The time off should help him get back on track.

RB PAUL PERKINSWith the Giants averaging a league-low 70.3 rushing yards per game, Ben McAdoo said the coaching staff would evaluate everything over the bye week, including personnel. That could mean more opportunities for the rookie fifth-round draft choice.

TE JERELL ADAMSLike fellow rookie Paul Perkins, tight end Jerell Adams could see more snaps down the stretch. Before the break, coach Ben McAdoo said the Giants are going to roll "Jerell and [Will] Tye in there some more with Larry [Donnell] and let those guys compete and whoever is playing the best is who we will go with."