Defense wins championships so they say…but they also win regular season games that make or break any given season if you’re the New York Giants.
While the Giants’ defense allowed 23 points in week 3, seven of the points came in garbage time and a good chunk of the yardage came in zone coverage with Texans WR Will Fuller making significant plays. The most impressive aspect of the Giants was their defensive line, especially without star pass-rusher Olivier Vernon.
The surprise “it” factor acquired by the Giants’ top rotational defensive lineman:
Rotational piece Kerry Wynn has started the season on fire, recording 13 total tackles through the first three games and six against Houston in the win.