Golden Tate of the Giants hauls in a reception for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Dolphins at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. Credit: Jim McIsaac
The Giants knew this could be it for Eli Manning — the last time he might start a home game for them, or even the last time he might play a game after a 16-year career with the team, complete with two Super Bowl MVPs.
“It was a special day,” Sterling Shepard said, “and we wanted to send him out on the right note.”
If Daniel Jones’ ankle is good to go again, then Shepard and his fellow receivers did their part to accomplish that in the 36-20 win over Miami Sunday at MetLife Stadium.