Top 10 New York Giants Defenses Since 1986

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Aug 2, 2014; Canton, OH, USA; Michael Strahan poses with his bust at the 2014 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement at Fawcett Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

6. 2002 New York Giants

10-6-0, Finished 2nd in NFC East

Coach: Jim Fassel
Defensive Coordinator: Johnny Lynn

Defensive Alignment: 4-3

Defense SRS: 3.0

Allowed 279 points (17.4 points per game), 3rd in the league
9th in total yards allowed
9th in fumbles recovered
2nd in first downs allowed
9th in passing yards allowed
8th in rushing attempts
6th in rushing touchdowns allowed
25.80 expected points contributed (13th in NFL, 8th in NFC)

Strong safety Shaun Williams, cornerbacks Jason Sehorn and Will Peterson had the most interceptions at two. Pro Bowler Michael Strahan led the way in forced fumbles with three and sacks with 11. Fellow defensive end Kenny Holmes was second on the team with eight sacks. Middle linebacker Micheal Barrow had the most solo tackles on the unit with 72.

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