New England Patriots quarterback Ryan Mallett (15) looks to pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Giants, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Aug 29, 2012; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants linebacker Chase Blackburn (93) defensive back Justin Tryon (30) defensive tackle Linval Joseph (97) and center David Baas (64) take the field against the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim O'Connor-US PRESSWIRE

August 29, 2012; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) is brought down by New England Patriots linebacker Niko Koutouvides (90), defensive back Tavon Wilson (27) and linebacker Mike Rivera (47) during the first quarter of a preseason game at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-US PRESSWIRE

August 29, 2012; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants running back David Wilson (34) is brought down by New England Patriots linebacker Trevor Scott (99) during the first quarter of a preseason game against the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-US PRESSWIRE

August 29, 2012; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Ryan Mallett (15) drops back to pass during the first quarter of a preseason game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-US PRESSWIRE

August 29, 2012; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) calls a play in the huddle during the first quarter of a preseason game against the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-US PRESSWIRE

August 29, 2012; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New England Patriots fullback Eric Kettani (36) dives ahead against the defense of New York Giants linebacker Jacquian Williams (57) during the first quarter of a preseason game at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-US PRESSWIRE

Aug 29, 2012; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; First half action in game between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim O'Connor-US PRESSWIRE

Aug 29, 2012; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) is brought down by New England Patriots free safety Tavon Wilson (27) with help from linebacker Niko Koutouvides (90) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim O'Connor-US PRESSWIRE

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick reacts during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Giants, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

New England Patriots' Ryan Mallett (15) is sacked by New York Giants defensive end Matt Broha, right, and Craig Marshall, left, during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

August 29, 2012; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants quarterback David Carr (8) is pressured by New England Patriots linebacker Trevor Scott (99) during the second quarter of a preseason game at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-US PRESSWIRE

August 29, 2012; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants defensive end Craig Marshall (70) and defensive end Matt Broha (54) sack New England Patriots quarterback Ryan Mallett (15) during the first half of a preseason game at MetLife Stadium.Mandatory Credit: Tim Farrell/THE STAR-LEDGER via US PRESSWIRE

New England Patriots running back Brandon Bolden (38) breaks a tackle by New York Giants defensive end Matt Broha (54) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

New England Patriots running back Brandon Bolden (38) stiff-arms New York Giants linebacker Spencer Paysinger (49) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

New York Giants quarterback David Carr (8) avoids a pass rush by New England Patriots defensive end Trevor Scott (99) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski (3) kicks a field goal during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Giants, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

New York Giants running back Andre Brown (35) rushes the ball past New England Patriots defensive end Brandon Deaderick (71) and cornerback Alfonzo Dennard (37) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

New York Giants defensive tackle Marcus Thomas (61) recovers a fumble alongside defensive tackle Dwayne Hendricks (74) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 6-3. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

New York Giants defensive back Laron Scott (48) intercepts a pass during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 6-3. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes (9) kicks the winning field goal during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 6-3. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

August 29, 2012; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New England Patriots tight end Alex Silvestro (49) is tackled by New York Giants linebacker Spencer Paysinger (49) during the fourth quarter of a preseason game at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-US PRESSWIRE

August 29, 2012; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Replacement referee Don King (60) emerges from the replay booth during the fourth quarter of a preseason game between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-US PRESSWIRE

August 29, 2012; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New york Giants linebacker Greg Jones (53) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer (8) during the third quarter of a preseason game at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-US PRESSWIRE

Aug 29, 2012; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants defensive back Dante Hughes (33) fights for extra yardage against the New England Patriots during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim O'Connor-US PRESSWIRE

Aug 29, 2012; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New England Patriots defensive tackle Ron Brace (97) and New York Giants offensive guard Mitch Petrus (62) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim O'Connor-US PRESSWIRE

August 29, 2012; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants quarterback David Carr (8) is pressured by New England Patriots linebacker Trevor Scott (99) during the second quarter of a preseason game at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-US PRESSWIRE

August 29, 2012; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) calls a play in the huddle during the first quarter of a preseason game against the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-US PRESSWIRE

Aug 29, 2012; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants linebacker Chase Blackburn (93) defensive back Justin Tryon (30) defensive tackle Linval Joseph (97) and center David Baas (64) take the field against the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim O'Connor-US PRESSWIRE