Giants rush defense (1 Viewer)

[CHI-TOWNSAINT]

I went and checked the Giants run defense against their opponents to date to see if they have any clues to what to expect and, although it's not a super strong case, I think there is a tendency. When looking at the stats below, you'll notice the quick twitch guys are the RB's that give the Giants defense the most trouble. Considering this, I wonder what approach you guys think we should take.

Notice the quicker, more elusive back in every game had the better YPC average.

Week 1 vs. Redskins:
Portis - 16-62 - 3.9 ypc
Betts - 2-0 - 0 ypc

Week 2 vs. Dallas:
Barber - 18-124 - 6.9 ypc
F. Jones - 7-96 - 13.7 ypc

Week 3 vs. Bucs:
Williams - 2-8 - 4 ypc
Ward - 5-2 - 0.7 ypc

Week 4 vs. KC:
L.Johnson - 18-53 - 2.9 ypc
Charles - 2-24 - 12 ypc

Week 5 vs. Oak.:
M. Bush - 12-37 - 3.1 ypc
J. Fargas - 11-18 - 1.6 ypc

 

[Deuuuuce]

I think Mike Bell could have a monster game running the ball behind Evans. The Giants can be pushed around up front, especially on the edges.

I think Bush will be used alot in the passing game because I don't see any individual player for the giants being able to matchup with him out there. He will get some chances in the running game too, but I think Bell is the guy who will have a monster week on the ground.

 

[Jetsfan115]

even though the giants faced 4 really bad offensive teams out of 5 (4 of the teams are bottom 10 in the NFL) they still are 26th in the NFL in YPC allowed (4.8)

the numbers are skewed too since TB only ran 7 times due to being behind so early and same with oakland. The giants defense is not as good as the numbers suggest.