JETS AT GIANTS GIANTS-jets series BREAKDOWN The New York Giants will host the New York Jets this week Series Meetings: 13 for the 51st consecutive meeting in a preseason series that began in 1969. Last year, the Giants defeated the Jets, Giants’ Overall Record: 8-5 22-16, in the third game of preseason. Home: 3-4 Since 1984, both organizations have been the only teams Away: 5-1 in the league to share a stadium at the same time. The First Game: Giants 22 at Jets 10 (11/1/70) intra-city rivalry is called the MetLife Bowl. The Giants trail in the series, 25-24-1. The tie occurred in 1972. Last Game: Jets 23 at Giants 20 (12/6/15) Giants Shutouts: 0 The Giants were 2-2 in each of the last four preseasons. They were 5-11 in the 2018 season, the first under Pat Jets Shutouts: 0 Shurmur. Giants Total Points: 285 Jets Total Points: 239 Most Points, Giants: 41; Giants 41 vs. Jets 28 (12/5/99) Most Points, Jets: 28 (2); Giants 41 vs. Jets 28 (12/5/99) GIANT SPOTLIGHT: s julian love Most Points, Both Teams: 69; Giants 41 vs. Jets 28 (12/5/99) describe the moment you got drafted It was exciting. I was with family, friends, and had loved ones around me. It was a moment of relief, and I was BIG BLUE BREAKDOWN excited to be a New York Giant. secret skills Eli Manning needs 4,019 passing yards I don’t have any secret skills. I’m an average this season (55,981) to reach 60,000 total juggler and I have a very average voice. 4,109 passing yards in his career. Manning’s 55,981 total passing yards in his career rank him 7th in NFL history. most memorable sports moment Probably my first pick-six against Michigan State my sophomore year. It was my first touchdown in Eli Manning’s 360 career touchdowns college. I was excited, my family was there, my girlfriend there, and it was pretty amazing. rank 5th among active quarterbacks 360 (Drew Brees- 520, Tom Brady - 517, Phil- Favorite moment exploring NYC lip Rivers - 374, and Ben Roethlisberger - 363). Manning ranks 8th all-time in I’ve done all of the touristy things. I liked career touchdown passes. Times Square. I also like Jimmy Fallon, so I went to Rockefeller Center and NBC Studios. I’ve been to Central Park, Wall Street, and In Week 1, Manning will become the One World Trade Center. Going to the top of 16 first player in franchise history to play the World Trade Center was pretty special, 16 seasons. getting to see that view was probably the most memorable so far. pregame rituals Eli Manning needs 15 touchdown passes 15 (360) to become 6th player ever to reach I have a few songs I always listen to like, 375. “Dead Presidents II,” by Jay-Z. I don’t do anything too crazy because I don’t want to be too hype hours before the game. In the lockeroom, before the game, I like Janoris Jenkins’ 9 defensive touchdowns to play a few games of Sudoku just to 9 since 2012 rank 2nd in the league among get my mind sharp. I’ve done that since active defensive players behind Aqib high school. Talib (10). The 2019 NFL scheduling formula has the Giants playing the AFC East, NFC North, NFC South and NFC West this season. In addition to their home- and-home series with NFC East rivals Washington, NFC East Champions Dallas and Philadelphia, the Giants will host Buffalo, Minnesota, Arizona, Green Bay and Miami. This year, the Giants will travel to defending Super Bowl Champion New England, Detroit, Chicago,and Tampa Bay. PRESEASON (0-0) REGULAR SEASON (0-0) week 1 week 2 week 3 week 4 THUR - AUG 8 FRI - AUG 16 THUR - AUG 22 THUR - AUG 29 SUN - SEPT 8 SUN - SEPT 15 SUN - SEPT 22 SUN - SEPT 29 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 4:25 PM 4:25 PM 4:05 PM 1:00 PM METLIFE STADIUM METLIFE STADIUM PAUL BROWN STADIUM GILLETTE STADIUM AT&T STADIUM METLIFE STADIUM RAYMOND JAMES METLIFE STADIUM week 5 week 6 week 7 week 8 week 9 week 10 week 12 week 13 SUN - OCT 6 THUR - OCT 10 SUN - OCT 20 SUN - OCT 27 MON - NOV 4 SUN - NOV 10 SUN - NOV 24 SUN - DEC 1 1:00 PM 8:20 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 8:15 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM METLIFE STADIUM GILLETTE STADIUM METLIFE STADIUM FORD FIELD METLIFE STADIUM METLIFE STADIUM SOLDIER FIELD METLIFE STADIUM week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17 HOME MON - DEC 9 SUN - DEC 15 SUN - DEC 22 SUN - DEC 29 AWAY 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM LINCOLN FIELD METLIFE STADIUM FEDEX FIELD METLIFE STADIUM 2019 OPPONENTS NFC EAST 2019 STANDINGS HOME 2018 RECORD AWAY 2018 RECORD TEAM RECORD HOME AWAY PCT Buffalo 6-10 Dallas 10-6 10-6 7-1 3-5 .625 Washington 7-9 Tampa Bay 5-11 Minnesota 8-7-1 New England 11-5 9-7 5-3 4-4 .563 Arizona 3-13 Detroit 6-10 Dallas 10-6 New York 4-12 7-9 3-5 4-4 .438 Green Bay 6-9-1 Chicago 12-4 Miami 7-9 Philadelphia 9-7 Philadelphia 9-7 Washington 7-9 5-11 2-6 3-5 .313 The Giants’ notable offseason acquisitions include S Antoine Bethea, LB Markus Golden, S Jabrill Peppers (acquired via trade), T Mike Remmers, WR Golden Tate and G Kevin Zeitler (acquired via trade). All six players are expected to contribute immediately this season. s antoine bethea NEWPORT NEWS, VA HOWARD 14TH YEAR - Originally a 6th round (207th pick overall) draft choice by the Indianap- olis Colts in 2006 - Has played in 193 regular-season games with 184 starts - Career totals include 1,415 tackles, 24 interceptions, 9.5 sacks, 75 passes defense, 9 forced fumbles, and 5 fumble recoveries - His 24 interceptions tie him with Glover Quin for 5th among active safe- ties - Pro Bowl: 2007, 2009, 2014 - Member of Super Bowl XLI winning team (Colts) 2018 SEASON: Started all 16 games at free safety and led the Cardinals with 121 tackles (100 solo), 21 more than any of his teammates. Collected a career-high 3.0 sacks and had 4 passes defensed and 1 forced fumble. Tallied a season-high 13 tackles (9 solo) at San Francisco (10/7). LB MARKUS GOLDEN ST. LOUIS, MO MISSOURI 5TH YEAR - Originally a 2nd round (58th pick overall) draft choice by the Arizona Cardinals in 2015 - Has played in 46 regular-season games with 24 starts - Career totals include 142 tackles, 19.0 sacks, 3 passes defensed, 6 forced fumbles, and 1 fumble recovery 2018 SEASON: Started all 11 games in which he played. Finished with 30 tackles (25 solo), 2.5 sacks and 2 passes defensed. Had a season-high 7 solo tackles, including 1.0 sack, vs. San Francisco (10/28). s jabrill peppers EAST ORANGE, NJ MICHIGAN 3RD YEAR - Originally a 1st round (25th pick overall) draft choice by the Cleveland Browns in 2017 - In 2 seasons with the Browns, Peppers started all 29 games in which he played as safety. - Career totals include 134 tackles, 1.0 sack, 2 interceptions, 8 passes de- fense, and 4 fumble recoveries - Averaged 7.3 yards on 55 punt returns and 22.0 yards on 33 kickoff returns 2018 SEASON: Started all 16 games and was credited with 77 tackles (52 solo), 1.0 sack, 1 interception, 5 passes defensed and 3 fumble recoveries. As the Browns’ primary returner, he ran back 25 punts for 219 yards (8.8- yard avg.) with a long of 33 yards, and 19 kickoffs for 408 yards (21.5- yard avg.) with a long of 29 yards. Peppers recorded a career-high of 8 tackles – at Tampa Bay (including a career-best 7 solo on 10/21) and at t mike remmers PORTLAND, OR OREGON STATE 7TH YEAR - Originally signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent following the 2012 NFL Draft - Has played in 65 regular-season games with 64 starts for San Diego, Carolina, and Minnesota, and has started in all 7 postseason games in which he played. - His 64 regular-season starts include 34 at right tackle, 17 at right guard, and 13 at left guard. In the postseason, he has 5 starts at right tackle and 2 at left guard. Remmers has Started 50 consecutive games – 45 regular season and 5 playoff (including Super Bowl 50) – for the Panthers from 2014-16, and the first 8 of the 2017 season with Minnesota. 2018 SEASON: Started all 16 games at right guard, his first full season at the position. wr golden tate HENDERSONVILLE, TN NOTRE DAME 10TH YEAR - Originally a 2nd round (60th pick overall) draft choice by the Seattle Seahawks in 2010 - Has played in 137 regular-season games with 100 starts for Seattle, De- troit, and Philadelphia - Career totals include 611 receptions for 7, 214 yards and 38 touchdowns, is tied with 611 catches with tight end Jimmy Graham for 11th among active players - Pro Bowl: 2014 - Member of Super Bowl XL VIII winning team (Seattle) 2018 SEASON: Played 7 games for the Lions before being traded to the Eagles, with whom he played another 8 games, plus 2 in the playoffs.