Garrett to call plays for Giants against Ravens on Sunday

Posted December 24, 2020 6:00 am

The Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, then-Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens walks on the field during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Cleveland. Freddie Kitchens was fired after one stormy season as Browns coach. On Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, he'll get at shot at some personal payback. Kitchens will call plays for New York on Sunday night against Cleveland after Giants offensive coordinator Jason Garrett tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday. (AP Photo/David Richard, File) The Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Offensive coordinator Jason Garrett will be back calling plays for the New York Giants this weekend after missing a game following a positive test for COVID-19.

Coach Joe Judge said Thursday that Garrett will have finished his mandated isolation by Sunday when the Giants (5-9) face the Ravens (9-5) in Baltimore.

Judge said the only thing not finalized is how Garrett will travel to Baltimore.

Tight ends coach and former Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens called the plays on Sunday night when the Giants fell to Cleveland 20-6 at MetLife Stadium in losing their second straight game.

Kitchens has been handling the play-calling at practice this week with Garrett working with the team on the online calls.

'œIt's kind of crazy having the voice come through a speaker in terms of the install and talking through it when the guys are in the building,'ť Judge said. 'œThat's a little bit different. But look, different is really not a challenge for us. We kind of want to thrive in that kind of situation.'ť

Judge said quarterback Daniel Jones looked good in Wednesday's workout and he hopes he will be able to return Sunday. He missed the game against Cleveland with ankle and hamstring injuries. He also missed a game against Seattle at the start of the month with a hamstring injury.

Colt McCoy started both of those games.

No matter who plays Sunday, the offense needs some help. The Giants are 31st on offense and they have scored 13 points in the past two losses to fall out of first place in the NFC East.

Kitchens was amused when asked if Santa Claus could bring anything to help the team.

'œThe first time I've ever heard that,'ť Kitchens said Thursday. 'œThat's great. But if you know him and you want to get him to send us some, some whatever you were talking about, please feel free. You know, that, elf on shelf, Mrs. Claus, anything you know, just let us know. 'ť

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New York Giants head coach Joe Judge reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Browns won 20-6. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) The Associated Press

New York Giants offensive coordinator Jason Garrett gestures as he stands next to quarterback Colt McCoy (12) before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Seattle. Garrett's gesture is the hand sign for the University of Texas, where McCoy was the starting quarterback from 2006 to 2009. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) The Associated Press

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, center, talks to quarterback Colt McCoy (12) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin) The Associated Press

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