During the Wink Martindale era, the hoped-for invigoration of the New York Giants’ pass rush didn’t really happen. Per Pro Football Reference, the 2023 Giants only finished 18th in pressure percentage, 23rd in quarterback knockdown percentage, and 30th in sack percentage. Things were better in 2022, but still, the Giants only finished with the 13th-worst Pro Football Focus team pass rush grade (68.7) vs. a seventh-worst 66.1 in 2023.
On the inside defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence was a revelation, becoming perhaps the best interior lineman in the NFL with the retirement of Aaron Donald.