ARLINGTON, Texas — Malik Nabers got his wish.
The Giants targeted Neighbors early and often on Thursday during their 27-20 loss to the Cowboys last week, saying they weren't given enough opportunities to impact the game before the scoring got out of hand. It kept the rookie star receiver satisfied, who had been dissatisfied with the game.
Neighbors finished with eight catches for 69 yards, including a highlight-reel 16-yard run along the left sideline to set up a fourth-quarter touchdown.
But he also added his seventh drop of the season.
“I don’t mind the drop,” Nabers said. “I mean, it's just part of football. I don't care if you drop the ball six times. Just keep throwing the ball.”
Nabers laughed and said he was “satisfied” with the 13 goals.
“It helps me get hit a few times and get into a rhythm where I feel the ball,” Nabers said. “I think we did a good job offensively…we just fell a little short. There are some areas that need cleaning up so we can win that game.”
QB Tommy DeVito underwent further tests on his right forearm Wednesday and said he plans to return soon after missing what would have been his second straight start since replacing Daniel Jones.
He was the third emergency quarterback behind Drew Lock and Tim Boyle.
“Structurally everything was good,” DeVito said. “Nothing could have prepared me for Thursday. I feel pretty good – better than before. [Wednesday]. I think I could have played on Sunday. ”
DeVito said he hasn't really tested his forearm while pitching yet, as the Giants held all walk-throughs this week.
Cornerback Deonte Banks was inactive due to questionable conditions without even warming up before the game for his rematch with CeeDee Lamb.
Lamb, who leads the NFL in receptions and targets, helped the Giants survive with three dropped passes in the first half. He had two catches for 39 yards.
A rematch between Banks and Lamb was expected after Lamb caught a touchdown pass against Banks and made a spectacular run into the end zone in Week 4.
Banks stopped chasing Lamb about 20 yards from the end zone, which angered defensive backs coach Jerome Henderson, who acknowledged that he “could have done more.”
RB Devin Singletary started in place of Tyrone Tracy Jr., but Tracy was benched late last week after losing fumbles.
Tracy checked the Giants on second set downs and ultimately capped off that first possession with a touchdown. It was the Giants' fourth first-drive touchdown in 46 games under coach Brian Daboll.
RB Eric Gray fumbled the kickoff, but teammate Matt Adams recovered it. Remarkably, this was Gray's sixth fumble on 75 career touches.
OLB Kayvon Thibodeau was called for two penalties resulting in a first down.
He was flagged for offsides on third-and-five and severely slowing the passer when he shoved Cooper Rush from behind.
The Giants committed 13 total penalties.
Other inactive players included RT Jermaine Elemunor (quad), S Anthony Johnson, CB Tre Hawkins, and OL Jake Kubas. El Emnor did not travel.
