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Paul Schwartz’s keys to the game:

RELOCATION PROGRAM: For anyone who ever thought, “I wonder what that guy would look like and play like in a different uniform,’’ we give you Matthew Stafford. Everyone knew he was a quality QB, but 12 years in Detroit left the question: Is he a winner? Stafford had 282 touchdown passes, 114 interceptions and was 74-90-1 as a starter for the Lions. His pairing this season with Sean McVay is everything they hoped it would be. Stafford, 33, has 12 TDs, three INTs and a career-best rating of 113.2.

VIEW FROM THE OTHER SIDE: The Giants said Daniel Jones, cleared from concussion protocol, has no limitations. Still, it will be interesting to see how inclined he is to take off and run — a staple of the offense. The Rams are interested, as well.

“He’s actually a fast guy,’’ Aaron Donald said. “He doesn’t look like he’s fast, but he can do a lot of things with his feet. He’s a tough player. Anytime you’re playing against quarterbacks that’s real mobile ... it’s a problem.’’

TONEY TIME: Is this a case of too much, too soon for rookie Kadarius Toney? He erupted for 10 receptions for 189 yards last week in the loss to the Cowboys and, all of a sudden, he is being characterized as the key to start the entire offense. After throwing a punch (and getting ejected) last week, Toney has to keep his cool against cornerback Jalen Ramsey ,a renowned instigator.

“He’ll be fine," Sterling Shepard said. "Jalen likes to talk — everybody knows that.’’

GIVE AND TAKE: This seems like it will end badly for the Giants. They are tied for 28th for fewest sacks on defense in the NFL, with eight. The Rams are No. 1 in preventing sacks, allowing just four in five games, giving Stafford exquisite protection on almost all of his 172 pass attempts.

“We can’t do that unless our guys up front are playing the way they’re playing,’’ Stafford said. “They’re playing at an extremely high level.’’

Where does the pressure come from for the Giants? Their edge rushers have a total of three sacks in five games, all from rookie Ojulari.

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