Behind the Curtain (Part Deux): Giants Defensive PFF Grades
By Adam Ganeles
Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Linebackers
Jon Beason (MLB)
- -7.1 overall grade (37th of 54 qualifying LB)
- 1.1 run defense – 52 total tackles, 20 stops
- -7.4 coverage rating, 104.8 QBR against
- 24/32 passes completed in his direction for 249 yards (128 YAC) and two touchdowns
Spencer Paysinger (WLB)
- Leads backers with 578 defensive snaps
- -1.4 overall grade
- 53 solo tackles, 28 stops including special teams (2nd on team)
Jacquian Williams (SLB)
- -2.3 overall
- -6.7 against the run
- 5.6 coverage grade, this despite allowing 77% completions and 190 YAC yards.
- 6 passes defensed from his LB spot
Keith Rivers (WLB)
- -0.2 overall
- 2.4 run defense, 38 total tackles
- -1.8 coverage rating