Top 10 New York Giants Defenses Since 1986
By Neal Lynch
7. 2008 New York Giants
12-4-0, Finished 1st in NFC East
Coach: Tom Coughlin
Defensive Coordinator: Steve Spagnuolo
Defensive Alignment: 4-3
Defense SRS: 2.8
- Allowed 294 points (18.4/g), 5th in the league
- 5th in yards allowed
- 7th in first downs allowed
- 8th in passing yards allowed
- 7th in passing touchdowns allowed
- 9th in interceptions
- 3rd in rushing attempts
- 9th in rushing yards allowed
- 28th expected points contributed (9th in the league)
Strong safety James Butler, cornerbacks Corey Webster and Aaron Ross each had three interceptions to lead the unit. Ten different players notched a pick. Pro Bowl defensive end Justin Tuck forced the most fumbles with three, and also had the most sacks at 12. Fellow D-end Mathias Kiwanuka was second on the team with eight sacks. In all, 12 different players brought down the quarterback to total 42 sacks.
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