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NY Giants Lose to Patriots 22-20: 4 Instant Observations

By Danny Friedman

New York Giants Head Coach, Joe Judge, is shown on the field, before their last preseason game. Thursday, August 26, 2021Wayne Boe
New York Giants Head Coach, Joe Judge, is shown on the field, before their last preseason game. Thursday, August 26, 2021Wayne Boe /
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Blake Martinez (54) celebrates his interception against the New England Patriots (not shown) with his New York Giants teammates. Sunday, August 29, 2021Giants
Blake Martinez (54) celebrates his interception against the New England Patriots (not shown) with his New York Giants teammates. Sunday, August 29, 2021Giants /

The Giants’ Starting Defense Played Well, but There Are Holes.

The NY Giants’ defense looks legit. They have capable players all over the field on defense.

Blake Martinez made a spectacular play in coverage, going up against a slot receiver and taking him stride for stride to come up with an incredible interception. Martinez ripped the ball away from New England and made a big turnover for his team in the Patriots’ territory.

The starting unit didn’t let up any touchdowns, but they did let up some big ‘chunk’ plays and saw quick Patriots’ drives go for big yards in a hurry. The Giants missed some tackles and there were some big holes for New England running backs to take and run through.

The group needs to steady their tackling situation. It’s the bread and butter of any NFL defensive lifeline and has to be consistent. Whether it’s a technique, discipline, or lack of live reps issue, the Giants’ tackling woes need to halt come the regular season.

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