Top 10 New York Giants Defenses Since 1986
By Neal Lynch
3. 1989 New York Giants
12-4-0, Finished 1st in NFC East Division
Coach: Bill Parcells (12-4-0)
Defensive Coordinator: Bill Belichick
Defense SRS: 4.6
Defensive Alignment: 3-4
- Allowed 252 points (15.8 points per game), 2nd in the league
- 5th in total yards allowed
- 3rd in first downs allowed
- 8th fewest passing attempts
- 7th in passing yards allowed
- 6th fewest passing touchdowns allowed
- 8th most interceptions
- 5th fewest rushing attempts
- 4th least rushing yards allowed
- 7th fewest rushing touchdowns allowed
- 5th least rushing yards per attempt
Free safety Terry Kinard led the team with five interceptions as ten different players notched a pick. Lawrence Taylor had a monster season, collecting 15 sacks while D-end Leonard Marshall had 9.5. Twenty-two year old strong safety Myron Guyton recorded the most tackles of anyone with 98 while outside linebacker Carl Banks came in second with 89.
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