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Who are NY Giants’ 5 best defensive players through 7 games?

By Matt Lombardo

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 29: Dalvin Tomlinson #94 and B.J. Hill #95 of the New York Giants celebrate after they sacked Dwayne Haskins Jr. #7 of the Washington Redskins at MetLife Stadium on September 29, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 29: Dalvin Tomlinson #94 and B.J. Hill #95 of the New York Giants celebrate after they sacked Dwayne Haskins Jr. #7 of the Washington Redskins at MetLife Stadium on September 29, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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Oct 22, 2020; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tight end Richard Rodgers (85) makes a reception against New York Giants inside linebacker Blake Martinez (54) and cornerback Logan Ryan (23) during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2020; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tight end Richard Rodgers (85) makes a reception against New York Giants inside linebacker Blake Martinez (54) and cornerback Logan Ryan (23) during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

3) ILB Blake Martinez

78.5 overall Pro Football Focus grade

The Giants hoped Martinez would be a modest upgrade over Alec Ogletree, when they signed the former Green Bay Packers captain on the first day of free agency back in March. Martinez has been that, and then some.

Martinez is listed as the eighth-ranked linebacker in the NFL by PFF, and has been a tackle machine. Through the first seven weeks, Martinez has produced 45 solo tackles, second-most in the NFL, one sack, and one fumble recovery.

In addition to being the Giants’ third-highest graded defender, he has the highest run-stopping grade on the team at 86.1.

The Giants’ front seven is one of the strengths of the roster, and Martinez’ consistently strong play is a big reason why.

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