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3 keys to victory for NY Giants vs. Washington Football Team

By Nicholas Kyriacou

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 12: Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants talks with the offense in the huddle against the Denver Broncos during the first half at MetLife Stadium on September 12, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 12: Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants talks with the offense in the huddle against the Denver Broncos during the first half at MetLife Stadium on September 12, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/Getty Images) /
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New York Giants defensive backs James Bradberry (24) and Logan Ryan (Image via The Record) /

NY Giants’ secondary play will be critical vs. Washington Football Team

Denver Broncos QB Terry Bridgewater owned the Giants secondary at Metlife Stadium. In fact, he ended the afternoon with 264 passing yards, 2 TD passes, a 77.8 completion percentage, and a 115.7 quarterback rating.

What was arguably the Giant’s greatest (if not only) strength last season, was perhaps their biggest disappointment throughout their 2021 season opener.

New York’s secondary allowed Bridgewater to dink and dunk for a total offensive average of 6.4 yards per play in their convincing 27-13 defeat. This included getting beat 4-for-4 on 4th downs as well as allowing the Broncos to go 7-for-15 on 3rd down conversions.

James Bradberry, Jabrill Peppers, Logan Ryan, and newcomer, Adoree’ Jackson (signed to a 3-year, $39 million contract over the offseason), are each too talented – and in most cases too well-paid – to exhibit that sub-par level of defense.

With their athletic ability and collective football IQs, they have the raw talent to be one of the most fearsome backfields in the NFL (all 1-3 round draft picks with a combined mix of pro-bowls, Super Bowl rings, and other accolades between them).

They need to hold firm on Thursday night to avoid a repeat of what Bridgewater accomplished against them in Week 1 (28/36 completions, 3 passes for 20+ and a long of 25 yards).

Clean it up and get it together against veteran QB Taylor Heinicke – who’s making the start, in place of Ryan Fitzpatrick and is a bit of an unknown but nearly led an upset win over the Buccaneers in the NFC Playoffs last January –, and the NY Giants could be looking at their first win of what will otherwise be another long season.

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