Here's a look at the how the Giants rookie class has performed through the first ten games of 2020. All advanced statistics, unless noted, are courtesy of Pro Football Focus.
OT Andrew Thomas
- 616 snaps
- 212 run blocking snaps
- 366 pass blocking snaps
Andrew Thomas has played his best football over the last three games – having allowed one sack, two quarterback hits and five hurries. In the first seven games of the season, Thomas allowed five sacks, four quarterback hits and 27 quarterback hurries.
The improvement can be traced back to adjustments in his technique. Earlier in the season, he was getting beat inside far too often due to over-setting to the outside to prevent getting beat around the edge. Of those eight pressures in the last three games, only three have come from being beat inside. The others came as the result of being bull rushed or getting beat around the edge.
Thomas's recent success puts him closer in line with the rest of the rookie class. In the last three weeks, his pass block efficiency of 96.3 moves him in the neighborhood with other rookies such as Austin Jackson (93.9), Tristan Wirfs (97.7), and Mekhi Becton (96.5).
S Xavier McKinney
Xavier McKinney has not played a game yet this season after fracturing his foot during training camp.
OT Matt Peart
- 118 snaps
- 49 run blocking snaps
- 53 pass blocking snaps
- 0 sacks allowed
Matt Peart has received between 15 of 28 snaps in four of his last five games. He is being substituted in for anywhere from one to three series a game. He has taken 58 snaps at right tackle, 36 snaps at left tackle, and eight as an in-line tight end.
When you look at Peart's film through his early season opportunities, his strengths are immediately apparent. He has excellent feet and keeps his balance riding defenders around the quarterback. He needs to work on having a more consistent punch, but his long arms are often successful in keeping opposing rushers out of his chest, preventing bull-rushes. He has shown the ability to anchor, as well.
There are very few situations on film where Peart whiffs on a block and gives defenders a clear path to the quarterback. Peart has shown enough in his brief appearances that could give the coaching staff the confidence to allow him to start taking on a larger role over the final six games of the season.
View some of the best photos of the Giants' rookies through the first 10 weeks of the 2020 season.
OT Andrew Thomas
S Xavier McKinney (has spent the first 10 games on IR)
OT Matt Peart
CB Darnay Holmes
G Shane Lemieux
LB Cam Brown
LB Carter Coughlin
LB T.J. Brunson
LB Tae Crowder
WR Austin Mack
DB Madre Harper
OL Kyle Murphy (recently signed off Giants practice squad, where he spent the first nine weeks of the season)
New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) during a week 8 regular season Monday Night football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at MetLife Stadium on November 2nd, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) during a week 6 regular season football game against the Washington Football Team at MetLife Stadium onOctober 18th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) during a week 1 regular season Monday Night football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at MetLife Stadium on September 13th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) during a week 8 regular season Monday Night football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at MetLife Stadium on November 2nd, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) during a week 3 regular season football game against the San Francisco 49ers at MetLife Stadium on September 27h, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) protects the passer during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys beat the Giants 37-34. (Cooper Neill via AP)
New York Giants tackle Andrew Thomas (78) prepares for the snap during an NFL game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, MD. The Giants defeated Washington 23-20. (Al Tielemans via AP)
New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) during an NFL regular season football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Philadelphia. The Eagles won, 22-21. (Ric Tapia via AP)
New York Giants offensive lineman Abdrew Thomas (78) blocks during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Buccaneers defeated the Giants 25-23. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) during a NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Monday Nov. 2, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) blocks during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 22-21. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) makes a move to block on the line of scrimmage during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, in Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Giants 22-21. (Perry Knotts via AP)
New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) catches the ball in the endzone during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys beat the Giants 37-34. (Cooper Neill via AP)
New York Giants offensive lineman Andrew Thomas (78) blocks during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020 in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams defeated the Giants 17-9. (Greg Trott via AP)
New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) lines up on the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. Dallas won 37-34. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants offensive lineman Andrew Thomas (78) blocks during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020 in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams defeated the Giants 17-9. (Greg Trott via AP)
New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) in action against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
New York Giants tight end Levine Toilolo (85) and Nick Gates (65) celebrate with Andrew Thomas (78) who caught a pass for a two-point conversion in the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) during a training camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Monday August 24, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) during a training camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Sunday August 16, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) during a training camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Wednesday August 19, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants offensive tackle Matt Peart (74) during a NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday Oct.18, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants tackle Matt Peart (74) blocks during an NFL game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, MD. The Giants defeated Washington 23-20. (Al Tielemans via AP)
New York Giants tackle Matt Peart (74) blocks during an NFL game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, MD. The Giants defeated Washington 23-20. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Andrew Thomas (78), Matt Peart (74)
Riley Dixon (9), Graham Gano (5), Matt Peart (74)
New York Giants offensive tackle Matt Peart (74) during a week 3 regular season football game against the San Francisco 49ers at MetLife Stadium on September 27h, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants offensive tackle Matt Peart (74) during a week 6 regular season football game against the Washington Football Team at MetLife Stadium on October 18th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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New York Giants guard Shane Lemieux (66) and tackle Matt Peart (74) before a week 3 regular season football game against the San Francisco 49ers at MetLife Stadium on September 27h, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants offensive lineman Matt Peart (74) blocks during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Buccaneers defeated the Giants 25-23. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New York Giants offensive tackle Matt Peart (74) during a training camp scrimmage at Met Life Stadium on Friday August 28, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants offensive tackle Matt Peart (74) in action during an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
New York Giants offensive tackle Matt Peart (74) walks towards the sideline during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. Rams won 17-9. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
New York Giants offensive tackle Matt Peart (74) battles with Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) during an NFL game, Monday, Nov. 02, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Buccaneers beat the Giants 25-23. (Cooper Neill via AP)
New York Giants offensive tackle Matt Peart (74) battles with Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (93) during an NFL game, Monday, Nov. 02, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Buccaneers beat the Giants 25-23. (Cooper Neill via AP)
New York Giants offensive tackle Matt Peart (74) signals prior to the play during an NFL game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 02, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Buccaneers beat the Giants 25-23. (Cooper Neill via AP)
New York Giants' Darnay Holmes (30) jumps on a loose ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
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Darnay Holmes (30), James Bradberry (24)
New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) in action during an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
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New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) celebrates during an NFL game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 02, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Buccaneers beat the Giants 25-23. (Cooper Neill via AP)
New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) during a week 3 regular season football game against the San Francisco 49ers at MetLife Stadium on September 27h, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) during a week 3 regular season football game against the San Francisco 49ers at MetLife Stadium on September 27h, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) breaks up a pass intended for Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) during the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) lines up against Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) during an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants defensive back Darnay Holmes (30) waits for the snap during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020 in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams defeated the Giants 17-9. (Greg Trott via AP)
New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) lines up against San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Taylor (15) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) on the line of scrimmage during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys beat the Giants 37-34. (Cooper Neill via AP)
New York Giants guard Shane Lemieux (66) during a NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Monday Nov. 2, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus via AP)
Cameron Fleming (75), Shane Lemieux (66)
New York Giants guard Shane Lemieux (66) blocks during an NFL game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, MD. The Giants defeated Washington 23-20. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Shane Lemieux (66)
Wayne Gallman (22), Shane Lemieux (66)
New York Giants offensive lineman Shane Lemieux (66) blocks during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Buccaneers defeated the Giants 25-23. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New York Giants guard Shane Lemieux (66) blocks during an NFL game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, MD. The Giants defeated Washington 23-20. (Al Tielemans via AP)
New York Giants guard Shane Lemieux (66) during a week 8 regular season Monday Night football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at MetLife Stadium on November 2nd, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants guard Shane Lemieux (66) blocks during an NFL game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, MD. The Giants defeated Washington 23-20. (Al Tielemans via AP)
New York Giants guard Shane Lemieux (66) during a week 8 regular season Monday Night football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at MetLife Stadium on November 2nd, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Wayne Gallman (22), Shane Lemieux (66), Nick Gates (65)
Andrew Thomas (78), Shane Lemieux (66)
New York Giants offensive guard Shane Lemieux (66) in action during an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Wayne Gallman (22), Shane Lemieux (66), Nick Gates (65)
New York Giants guard Shane Lemieux (66) during a training camp scrimmage at Met Life Stadium on Friday August 28, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Cam Brown (47) during a week 6 regular season football game against the Washington Football Team at MetLife Stadium on October 18th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Madre Harper (45), Austin Mack (81), Cam Brown (47)
Cam Brown (47)
Cam Brown (47)
Cam Brown (47)
Cam Brown (47)
Cam Brown (47)
Carter Coughlin (49), Cam Brown (47)
New York Giants linebacker Cam Brown (47) and defensive end Leonard Williams (99) celebrate during an NFL game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 02, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Buccaneers beat the Giants 25-23. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Cam Brown (47)
New York Giants linebacker Cam Brown (47) during a week 8 regular season Monday Night football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at MetLife Stadium on November 2nd, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Cam Brown (47) during a week 6 regular season football game against the Washington Football Team at MetLife Stadium on October 18th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Cam Brown (47) during a training camp scrimmage at Met Life Stadium on Friday August 28, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Cam Brown (47) prepares for the snap during an NFL game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, MD. The Giants defeated Washington 23-20. (Al Tielemans via AP)
New York Giants linebacker Cam Brown (47) in action against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants linebacker Cam Brown (47) and New York Giants running back Elijhaa Penny (39) celebrate during an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 in Landover, Md. The Giants defeated Washington 23-20 (Amanda Bowen via AP)
New York Giants linebacker Cam Brown (47) during a week 6 regular season football game against the Washington Football Team at MetLife Stadium on October 18th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Carter Coughlin (49) during a week 8 regular season Monday Night football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at MetLife Stadium on November 2nd, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants' Carter Coughlin (49) before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, in Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Giants 22-21. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
Carter Coughlin (49)
Leonard Williams (99), Carter Coughlin (49)
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Cam Brown (47), TJ Brunson (35), Carter Coughlin (49)
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New York Giants linebacker Carter Coughlin (49) prepares for the kickoff during an NFL game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, MD. The Giants defeated Washington 23-20. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Carter Coughlin (49)
New York Giants linebacker Carter Coughlin (49) runs down field during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys beat the Giants 37-34. (Cooper Neill via AP)
New York Giants linebacker Carter Coughlin (49) in action during an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
New York Giants linebacker Carter Coughlin (49) during a training camp scrimmage at Met Life Stadium on Friday August 28, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
TJ Brunson (35)
New York Giants linebacker T.J. Brunson (35) makes a move on the field in kick coverage during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, in Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Giants 22-21. (Perry Knotts via AP)
New York Giants linebacker T.J. Brunson (35) prepares for the snap during an NFL game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, MD. The Giants defeated Washington 23-20. (Al Tielemans via AP)
TJ Brunson (35)
New York Giants linebacker T.J. Brunson (35) during a training camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Friday August 14, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker T.J. Brunson (35) during a practice at the NFL football team's training camp in East Rutherford, N.J., Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants linebacker T.J. Brunson (35) during a training camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Sunday August 16, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Tae Crowder (48) wraps up Washington Football Team wide receiver Isaiah Wright (83) during a week 6 regular season football game at MetLife Stadium onOctober 18th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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Julian Love (20), Madre Harper (45), Tae Crowder (48), Jabrill Peppers (21)
New York Giants linebacker Tae Crowder (48) drops into coverage during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys beat the Giants 37-34. (Cooper Neill via AP)
New York Giants linebacker Tae Crowder (48) during a week 6 regular season football game against the Washington Football Team at MetLife Stadium on October 18th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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New York Giants linebacker Tae Crowder (48) returns a fumble for a touchdown during a week 6 regular season football game against the Washington Football Team at MetLife Stadium onOctober 18th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Tae Crowder (48) during a week 3 regular season football game against the San Francisco 49ers at MetLife Stadium on September 27h, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Tae Crowder (48) returns a fumble for a touchdown during a week 6 regular season football game against the Washington Football Team at MetLife Stadium onOctober 18th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Tae Crowder (48) during a week 3 regular season football game against the San Francisco 49ers at MetLife Stadium on September 27h, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Tae Crowder (48) on the line of scrimmage during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys beat the Giants 37-34. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Tae Crowder (48)
New York Giants linebacker Tae Crowder (48) returns a fumble for a touchdown during a NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday Oct.18, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants linebacker Tae Crowder (48) forces Washington Football Team wide receiver Isaiah Wright (83) out of bounds during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct.18, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 20-19. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Austin Mack (81) in action during an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Austin Mack (81)
Philadelphia Eagles' Avonte Maddox (29) tackles New York Giants' Austin Mack (81) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Daniel Jones (8), Austin Mack (81)
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New York Giants wide receiver Austin Mack (81) breaks from the line during an NFL game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, MD. The Giants defeated Washington 23-20. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Austin Mack (81)
New York Giants wide receiver Austin Mack (81) in action during an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants wide receiver Austin Mack (81) runs down field against Washington Football Team cornerback Ronald Darby (23) in the first half of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Austin Mack (81)
Austin Mack (81)
New York Giants wide receiver Austin Mack (81) in action during an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
New York Giants wide receiver Austin Mack (81) makes a catch during warm ups prior to an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, in Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Giants 22-21. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Daniel Jones (8), Austin Mack (81)
New York Giants cornerback Madre Harper (45) during a week 8 regular season Monday Night football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at MetLife Stadium on November 2nd, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants cornerback Madre Harper (45) prepares for the snap during an NFL game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, MD. The Giants defeated Washington 23-20. (Al Tielemans via AP)
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New York Giants cornerback Madre Harper (45) and linebacker Carter Coughlin (49) wait for the kickoff during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys beat the Giants 37-34. (Cooper Neill via AP)
New York Giants cornerback Madre Harper (45) in coverage during warm ups prior to an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, in Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Giants 22-21. (Perry Knotts via AP)
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New York Giants cornerback Madre Harper (45) sprints downfield during an NFL game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, MD. The Giants defeated Washington 23-20. (Al Tielemans via AP)
CB Darnay Holmes
- 322 snaps
- 87 run defense snaps
- 21 pass rush snaps
- 206 coverage snaps
- 33 receptions allowed on 41 targets
- 321 receiving yards allowed
- 3 passes defended
- 0.5 sacks
- 1 quarterback hit
Darnay Holmes has been thrown into the deep end of the pool in his rookie season. He has been the team's starting nickel cornerback from Week 1. He has played 275 snaps in the slot, while spending 14 snaps at outside cornerback and 24 times around the line of scrimmage.
The Giants zone-heavy coverage scheme has only put Holmes into "Cover 1" or "Cover 0" defense 41 times this year. On those plays, he has only allowed six catches on seven targets for 77 yards. Holmes has been a willing run defender and able pass rusher. He has blitzed the quarterback 21 times this season and has generated four total pressures. He has been willing to be physical against running backs he is trying to tackle or attack in pass rush situations.
OL Shane Lemieux
- 220 snaps
- 34 run blocking snaps
- 116 pass blocking snaps
Lemieux stepped in as the team's starting left guard when Will Hernandez was put on the COVID-19 reserve list before the game against Tampa Bay in Week 8. Lemieux also took 13 snaps at right guard after Kevin Zeitler suffered a concussion in Week 10 against the Eagles. Lemieux is extremely physical in the run game and an effective puller.
Since Lemieux has entered the starting lineup, the team has allowed fewer inside blitzes to get home. His communication and chemistry with Andrew Thomas and Nick Gates has been strong in passing off twists, stunts and delayed blitzers. Some issues have come up in pass protection against upper-echelon defensive tackles in space, but there has been improvement since his first game against Tampa Bay.
LB Cam Brown
- 177 special teams snaps
- 24 defense snaps
- 1 forced fumble
- 1 quarterback hit
- 1 quarterback hurry
Brown has emerged as one of the Giants' core special teams players as a staple on all of their units. He has played 47 snaps on kick return, 45 on kick coverage, 23 on punt return, 28 on punt coverage, and 32 on field goal block. He has been slowly worked into the defense with all 24 of his snaps coming in the past five weeks. He was used primarily as a situational pass rusher.
LB Carter Coughlin
- 104 special teams snaps
- 13 defensive snaps
- 1 tackle
- 1 sack
- 1 quarterback hit
- 1 pass defended
Like Brown, Coughlin is one of the core special teams players. He has taken 44 snaps on kick return, 20 in kick overage, 13 on punt return, and seven on field goal block. Ten of his defensive snaps have come in the last three weeks where he, like Brown, has been used as a situational pass rusher.
LB TJ Brunson
- 32 special teams snaps
- 1 defensive snap
Brunson has seen playing time from Weeks 7-9 this year. Of his 32 special teams snaps, he has logged 14 in kick coverage, 12 on kick return and six on punt return teams.
DB Chris Williamson
Williamson has been a member of the practice squad all season.
LB Tae Crowder
- 141 defensive snaps
- 12 pass rushing snaps
- 51 run defense snaps
- 78 coverage snaps
- 36 special teams snaps
- 17 tackles
- 1 pass defended
- 1 quarterback hit
- 1 fumble recovery for a touchdown
Crowder's 36 special teams snaps were split between kick return (16), kick coverage (11), punt return (5), and punt coverage. He got all of his defensive snaps as an inside linebacker next to Blake Martinez in Weeks 4-6. He began getting snaps primarily in coverage situations and then his role started to expand. Crowder has been out with a hamstring injury since Week 7 and was activated for a potential return before the Eagles game in Week 10.
WR Austin Mack
- 5 special teams snaps
- 116 offensive snaps
- 8 targets
- 6 receptions
- 82 yards
- 30 yards after the catch
- 1 contested catch
- 4 first downs
- 13.7 yards per catch
- Longest catch: 50 yards
Mack got his first action of the season in Week 6 and has been active in every game since. He has lined up at outside receiver 80 times and has been in the slot 21 times. Mack has shown the ability to be a strong possession receiver in the short and intermediate areas and to be a strong blocker in the run game.
Madre Harper
- 92 special teams snaps
- 33 defensive snaps
- 2 tackles
An undrafted free agent who signed with the Raiders after the 2020 Draft, Harper was signed by the Giants off of the Raiders' practice squad at the end of September. He has been active for seven straight games, logging most of his time as a special teams player (with some cameos on defense).
He has become a core special teams player, with 20 snaps on the kick return team, 37 in kick coverage, 19 on punt return, and 17 in punt coverage. He has lined up in different areas of the defense, with eight snaps in the box, 11 at slot cornerback, and 12 at outside cornerback.
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