The New York Giants defense has had a rough time this season. They’ve given up an average of 31.6 points per game through the first three games of the season, which has contributed to their 1-2 start.
The defense was not strong in the comeback victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, giving up 31 points, with Janoris Jenkins getting torched all game by Mike Evans.
However, they did hold firm in the second half, holding the Buccaneers to three points after the halftime whistle.
Speaking to the New York Post’s Paul Schwartz, inside linebacker Ryan Connelly had a pretty simple explanation as to why the defense improved after halftime: They were tired of getting beat down on.