The New York Giants will face off against the New York Jets this Saturday night at MetLife Stadium in Week 2 of the 2025 preseason. But before that, the two teams will take turns hosting each other in joint practices on Tuesday and Wednesday.

There’s still a load of camp battles going on with Big Blue, and Saturday’s 34-25 victory over the Bills in Buffalo just made some of the competitions a little tighter.

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Here are seven Giants with the most to gain in joint practices with the Jets this week.

CB Deonte Banks

Last year was a disaster for Deonte Banks, the Giants’ 2023 first-round pick. He was inconsistent and lacked focus to the point where his desire to play was brought into question. In the first preseason game, he played the entire first half not only because there were injuries at cornerback but because the coaching staff wanted him to get extra reps. He is in a showdown with Cor’Dale Flott for the CB2 spot and needs to outplay Flott this summer. Flott did not play against Buffalo but should be back this week. Banks has to hone his game to stay afloat.

OL Marcus Mbow

The rookie was dominant against the Bills on both sides of the line. If he continues to shine, it’s going to be difficult to keep him on the sidelines. There’s been speculation that the team could consider moving right tackle Jermaine Elumonor to guard and inserting Marcus Mbow at tackle. We’re a long way from there right now, but things could change. Right now, Mbow could end up playing left tackle if Andrew Thomas doesn’t come off PUP.

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WR Jalin Hyatt

Jalin Hyatt didn’t play in Buffalo, and that’s too bad for him. He needs live reps to be considered in the passing game this year. With wideouts abundant in camp, the onus is on Hyatt to make his case, not the other way around.

QB Jaxson Dart

Jaxson Dart looked like a seasoned veteran against Buffalo on Saturday. Cool and confident. No matter how well Russell Wilson plays, if Dart matches him blow-for-blow, the fans will be calling for him to play earlier than expected.

TE Daniel Bellinger

Although he’s a solid player, Daniel Bellinger is on the bubble this summer. The Giants have talent and depth at the position, and he could end up being the odd man out. Theo Johnson is the starter, with Chris Manhertz the top blocking option. With the emergence of rookie Thomas Fidone II, things are getting tighter for Bellinger.

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WR Montrell Washington

It will be hard to tell Montrell Washington to “grab your tablet, the coach wants to see you” at the end of the month. The free agent has done everything right this summer and could be a real find. He had 60 yards on three receptions versus the Bills on Saturday. He deserves another extended look this week against the Jets, both in practices and the game.

RB Dante Miller

Dante Miller was the Giants’ official offensive player of the game last week with 102 total yards from scrimmage. If Cam Skattebo is out again, that could mean more work for Turbo, who can get first downs as a third-down back. He’s another player who is playing his way onto the roster. Another good week, and there’s no way the Giants don’t keep him.

This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: 7 Giants with most to gain during joint practices with Jets