Top 10 New York Giants Defenses Since 1986
By Neal Lynch
2. 1993 New York Giants
11-5-0, Finished 2nd in NFC East
Coach: Dan Reeves
Defensive Coordinator: Mike Nolan
Defense SRS: 5.4
- Allowed 205 total points (12.8 points per game), 1st in the league
- 5th fewest total yards allowed
- 5th fewest first downs allowed
- 10th least passing yards allowed
- 3rd least passing touchdowns allowed
- 2nd fewest rushing attempts
- 7th least rushing yards allowed
- 5th fewest rushing touchdowns
Free safety Greg Jackson and cornerback Mark Collins tied for most interceptions on the unit while linebacker Corey Miller forced the most fumbles with four. Jackson also recovered the most fumbles. D-tackle / D-end Keith Hamilton had a big year sacking the quarterback with 11.5 while 34-year-old Lawrence Taylor finished just half a sack out of second place with six in his final season.
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