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Know Your Opponent: New York Giants
Know the New York Giants key contributors on offense, defense and special teams heading into Week 4's matchup.
![Manning threw three interceptions when New York played in Minnesota in 2015. Manning's father, former QB Archie Manning, played for the Vikings from 1983-84.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/nsbwvbf64ovsurxxwcxg.jpg)
Manning threw three interceptions when New York played in Minnesota in 2015. Manning's father, former QB Archie Manning, played for the Vikings from 1983-84.
![Shephard leads all rookie wide receivers with 16 catches through the first three weeks. He caught his second touchdown of the season last week and caught five passes for 73 yards.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/hqixorbqm44e01jvzkle.jpg)
Shephard leads all rookie wide receivers with 16 catches through the first three weeks. He caught his second touchdown of the season last week and caught five passes for 73 yards.
![Pierre-Paul is the longest-tenured member of the Giants defensive line. He forced a fumble and made eight tackles last week against the Redskins.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/dzeqrft2adinto3twpxk.jpg)
Pierre-Paul is the longest-tenured member of the Giants defensive line. He forced a fumble and made eight tackles last week against the Redskins.
![The Giants acquired Harrison from the cross-town rival New York Jets in free agency this offseason. The 350-pound nose tackle had 10 combined tackles last week.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/lplilgjtsfuihxzcmxlo.jpg)
The Giants acquired Harrison from the cross-town rival New York Jets in free agency this offseason. The 350-pound nose tackle had 10 combined tackles last week.
![Rodgers-Cromartie left the Washington game with a groin injury. He has returned six of his 24 career interceptions for touchdowns.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/f8nn2wwzxro9cd6upxsy.jpg)
Rodgers-Cromartie left the Washington game with a groin injury. He has returned six of his 24 career interceptions for touchdowns.
![Jenkins was another free-agent signing for the Giants defense this offseason. He has returned five of his 10 career interceptions for touchdowns.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/teflh7zksksnqbnv4iu1.jpg)
Jenkins was another free-agent signing for the Giants defense this offseason. He has returned five of his 10 career interceptions for touchdowns.
![Cruz caught a touchdown in Week 1 in the Giants victory over the Cowboys in his first game in 700 days since recovering from a torn patellar tendon.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/smc9honmbljkykojgrhn.jpg)
Cruz caught a touchdown in Week 1 in the Giants victory over the Cowboys in his first game in 700 days since recovering from a torn patellar tendon.
![Vernon was signed as a free agent by the Giants this offseason and has compiled a sack and seven combined tackles in his first three games with Big Blue.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/jik5e0q6hbkvh7lqm3w3.jpg)
Vernon was signed as a free agent by the Giants this offseason and has compiled a sack and seven combined tackles in his first three games with Big Blue.
![Vikings DE Danielle Hunter played at LSU with Beckham. The former Tiger caught seven passes for 121 yards last week against Washington and became the fastest player to reach more than 200 catches and 3,000 receiving yards (30 games).](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/abr29oremqykk1rkt3xa.jpg)
Vikings DE Danielle Hunter played at LSU with Beckham. The former Tiger caught seven passes for 121 yards last week against Washington and became the fastest player to reach more than 200 catches and 3,000 receiving yards (30 games).
![Rashad Jennings missed Week 3's loss against the Redskins with a thumb injury, but expects to play in Minnesota. He is expected to lead the Giants backfield Monday night now that Shane Vereen (triceps) has been placed on injured reserve.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/devtyla8ztitqev3chg7.jpg)
Rashad Jennings missed Week 3's loss against the Redskins with a thumb injury, but expects to play in Minnesota. He is expected to lead the Giants backfield Monday night now that Shane Vereen (triceps) has been placed on injured reserve.