Top 10 New York Giants Defenses Since 1986
By Neal Lynch
5. 1997 New York Giants
10-5-1, Finished 1st in NFC East
Coach: Jim Fassel
Defensive Coordinator: John Fox
Defensive Alignment: 4-3
Defense SRS: 3.3
- Allowed 265 points (16.6 points per game), 3rd in the league
- 1st in turnovers (2nd in fumble recoveries, first in interceptions)
- 9th in rushing attempts
- 3rd in rushing yards allowed
- 2nd in rushing yards per attempt
Corner Jason Sehorn led the unit with six interceptions as free safety Tito Wooten and corner Phillippi Sparks tied for second with five. Nine different players landed in the interception category. Sehorn tied for most forced fumbles with Pro Bowler Strahan and linebacker Scott Galyon. Strahan led the team in sacks with 14 while D-tackle Robert Harris came in second with 10. Pro Bowler Jessie Armstead eclipsed the 100 solo tackle mark to lead the squad.
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