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Giants Over/Under: Predicting 2016 Stats

By Brandon Estrict

Aug 20, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) runs the ball after a catch and tries to avoid a tackle by Buffalo Bills strong safety Duke Williams (27) during the first half at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 20, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) runs the ball after a catch and tries to avoid a tackle by Buffalo Bills strong safety Duke Williams (27) during the first half at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jason Pierre Paul: 10 sacks in 2016

Aug 27, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) tackles New York Jets running back Lache Seastrunk (30) in the 2nd half at MetLife Stadium. New York Giants defeat the New York Jets 21-20. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 27, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) tackles New York Jets running back Lache Seastrunk (30) in the 2nd half at MetLife Stadium. New York Giants defeat the New York Jets 21-20. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports /

Jason Pierre-Paul had a combined 29 sacks in his best two seasons (2011, 2014). Over the other four seasons of his six-year career, he has 14 total. Returning from a gruesome fireworks accident which mangled his right hand last year, Pierre-Paul recorded only one sack in eight games.

This year, the Giants’ defensive line appears to be its strongest unit. The sturdy Johnathan Hankins will once again anchor the middle, with fearsome free agent signee Damon “Snacks” Harrison now by his side. Opposite Pierre-Paul, the Giants brought in Olivier Vernon, giving them a two-headed monster on the ends not seen since the days of Justin Tuck and Osi Umenyiora.

Opposing offensive lines won’t be able to block all of them, but they will want to focus on one. That will likely be Pierre-Paul. He’s the most disruptive player on the unit and his freakish athleticism is a rarity, even in a league full of freakish athletes.

Pierre-Paul’s value is bigger than his sack total. When he dominates his match-up, he frees up the rest of the line as well as the linebacker behind him. Pierre-Paul is also good against the run. He will make a big impact in 2016, but don’t expect offenses to let him go one-on-one too often.

Prediction: Under

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