Top 10 New York Giants Defenses Since 1986
By Neal Lynch
8. 2012 New York Giants
9-7-0, Finished 2nd in NFC East
Coach: Tom Coughlin
Defensive Coordinator: Perry Fewell
Defensive Alignment: 4-3
Defense SRS: 2.2
- Allowed 344 points (21.5 points per game), 12th in the league
- 3rd in turnovers (4th in fumbles recovered, 3rd in interceptions)
- 8th in passing attempts
- 6th in rushing touchdowns
Strong safety Stevie Brown led the team with eight interceptions for 307 return yards. Eight different players had a pick that season including D-end Jason Pierre-Paul. Middle linebacker Chase Blackburn forced four fumbles as ten different players dislodged a ball that turned into 20 fumble recoveries. Eleven different players tallied a sack with JPP (6.5) just edging out Osi (6.0). Free safety Antrel Rolle led the team in solo tackles with 73.
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