EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) — The Jets and Giants are going to play their annual preseason game earlier this year because they will play a regular-season game.
The NFL announced Tuesday the game will be played at MetLife Stadium during the first full weekend of preseason action, Aug. 8-12. The Giants are the home team.
With few exceptions, the teams have played during the third weekend, when teams are finishing training camp. Starters tend to play a half, using more of the playbook. The first game has simple game plans and starters play much less.