New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham made the most of his 2020 personnel. The unit finished the season strong after ranking 15th in the NFL in EPA (Expected Points Added) through the first half of the season, before slotting as the seventh- best EPA towards the latter half of the year. Big Blue’s third down defense also took a substantial jump forward from the 23rd to the 10th ranked defense in the same time frame, according to Pro Football Focus.
This phenomenon was achieved, in part, because the defense was more judicious with its blitzing and man coverage calls, while relying more on zone defenses that fit their personnel.