Leonard Williams #99 of the New York Giants on the field before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. Credit: Getty Images/Wesley Hitt
The Giants defense as a whole has underachieved at a remarkably disturbing level through a 1-4 start, and Leonard Williams’ performance as an individual has underscored that nagging reality for a last-place team.
Once considered the Giants’ strength, especially through most of last season when the offense repeatedly stuttered, the defense has betrayed them this year in all but one game. And Williams’ tepid statistical production reflects that truth.