This is a line-of-demarcation game for the Giants.
They’ll play the Cardinals on Sunday at MetLife Stadium as close to full strength as they’ve been in weeks, with running back Saquon Barkley and tight end Evan Engram back from injuries.
They’re merely a game out of first place in the mediocre, up-for-grabs NFC East — which is somewhat amazing considering their 0-2 start, quarterback change and rash of injuries.
This game represents a fork in the road for the Giants.
If they take the right route and win, it might be a sign they’ll be in this thing for the long haul, contending for a playoff berth until the end.