1. THE RACE CONTINUES
With the Eagles (3-4) and Redskins (3-4) on their bye weeks, the Giants (4-3) can put more distance between them in the NFC East race when they travel to New Orleans in Week 8 to take on the Saints (3-4). Third in the NFC South, New Orleans won three of its last four games, including beating then-undefeated Atlanta in Week 6. The Giants also have a chance to climb two games over .500 for the first time since the end of 2012 when they finished 9-7.
2. POISE IN THE NOISE
The Giants have not won at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome since 1993 when Phil Simms threw two touchdowns and David Meggett returned a punt 75 yards for a score in the 24-14 victory.