Through six weeks, we’ve seen a Giants defense that’s nowhere near as good as the 2020 version of the unit. That side of the ball is what made the Giants competitive in the NFC East last year, but in 2021, the group is digging the entire team deeper and deeper in the standings.
A major reason for the struggles is the lack of a true pass rush. The Giants have just 10 sacks on the year, which is tied for 27th in the NFL and has partly led to the defense allowing 264.2 passing yards per game up to this point.