Giants vs. Saints: What We Learned

Oct 4, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) runs with the ball as New York Giants middle linebacker Jon Beason (52) chases him during the second half at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Giants beat the Bills 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports

The Defense Is Too Short On Talent

It’s not an issue of scheme. Steve Spagnuolo is doing everything he can with the unit he has, but when boils down to it, the Giants’ defense just isn’t very good.

We knew the secondary was their weakest spot before the injury bug bit them, but losing Prince Amukamara was all they needed to propel this unit into total disarray. It’s safe to say at this point second-rounder Landon Collins has been a disappointment, and every corner outside of Rodgers-Cromartie continues to let receivers get over the top. And that’s not to mention that their linebackers, who haven’t played awful this year, but they don’t contribute enough in coverage to make a significant impact.

Drew Brees was nearly flawless in Week 8, but few other secondaries in football would’ve been as torched as the Giants were. Brees took full advantage of a defense that just isn’t as fast, athletic, and experienced as the rest of the league. Not having a pass rush doesn’t help, but there’s a reason why it’s so uncommon for a quarterback to throw 7 touchdowns in a game: other secondaries prevent it from happening.

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