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5 players to watch vs. Rams
Keep an eye on these five players as the Giants face the Rams on Sunday
QB ELI MANNINGManning, who is 5-0 against the Rams in his career, needs 186 yards to become the seventh quarterback in NFL history to throw for 50,000 yards.
WR STERLING SHEPARDShepard, who has missed the last two games because of an ankle injury, is on track to play this Sunday. The second-year pro has 22 catches for 263 yards in five games this season, including a 77-yard touchdown.
LB DEVON KENNARDKennard will be key in the Giants' attempt to slow down Rams running back Todd Gurley II, the fifth-leading rusher in the league.
TE EVAN ENGRAMThe leader among all rookie tight ends in most receiving categories, Engram is looking for his third consecutive game with a touchdown catch.
CB ELI APPLEWith top cornerback Janoris Jenkins suspended, Apple will be asked to step up. The former first-round draft pick is also coming off two strong showings in which he recorded five passes defensed against the Broncos and Seahawks.
