21 Facts on the 2021 NY Giants

New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) argues a no-call with a referee in the second half. The Buccaneers defeat the Giants, 25-23, at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford.Nyg Vs Tb
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) argues a no-call with a referee in the second half. The Buccaneers defeat the Giants, 25-23, at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford.Nyg Vs Tb
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 01: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Nate Solder #76 of the New York Giants in action against the Green Bay Packers at MetLife Stadium on December 01, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Packers defeated the Giants 31-13. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 01: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Nate Solder #76 of the New York Giants in action against the Green Bay Packers at MetLife Stadium on December 01, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Packers defeated the Giants 31-13. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

13. Nick Gates gave up zero sacks up the middle in 2020.

14. Nate Solder has the 4th highest cap number ($9.5 million) on the NY Giants behind James Bradberry, Leonard Williams, and Saquon Barkley

15. Sterling Shepard, the longest-tenured Giant, is the only player on the team to be a part of a winning season with the organization.

16. Sterling Shepard had 17 catches, 189 yards, and 3 TDs in his final two games in 2020.

17. Sterling Shepard led Giants receivers in catch percentage vs. man coverage (69.2%) and zone coverage (78.7%) in 2020.

18. When working out of the slot, Shepard caught 20 out of 25 snap targets last year.

19. James Bradberry allowed 0 TDs and had 3 INTs on targets 20+ yards downfield.

20. Dexter Lawrence (6’4 and 342 lbs), had 36 bench press reps at the 2019 NFL combine.

21. Jabril Peppers, due to be a free agent after the season, had career-highs in sacks, tackles, and passes defended in 2020.

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22. Evan Engram dropped 11 passes in 2020 and three of his drops turned into interceptions.

23. Kadarius Toney had just 3 drops in 4 seasons at Florida.

24. Kyle Rudolph has just 2 drops since 2017.

25. The Giants were last in the NFL with just 17 +25 yard passing plays in 2020.

26. Kenny Golladay had an average target depth of 15.4 yards in 2019.

27. Kenny Golladay led the NFL in touchdown catches in 2019.

28. Golladay had a 50% catch rate when targeted 10+ yards in 2019.

29. Daniel Jones had the NFL’s best passer rating on 20+ yard throws.

30. Daniel Jones had the following stats with a clean pocket in week 10 last season: 18 for 18 passing, 188 yards, and 4 big-time throws (according to PFF).

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