One ingredient that would accelerate a Giants change of fates from the NFL’s second-worst record over the last three seasons would be Skattebo’s full return to health after an ankle dislocation and fractured fibula that required immediate surgery Oct. 26.

The luck of the schedule draw is again working against the Giants.

Heroes, zeroes and the full blitz from the Giants’ 34-17 win over the Cowboys on Sunday.

All it took for the Giants to halt a nine-game losing streak to the Cowboys was the chance to worsen their draft position and anger fans looking to the future.