The Giants will look to get back in the win column this Sunday when they travel to Seattle to face the Seahawks.
After falling to the Dallas Cowboys, 20-15, on Thursday Night Football, the Giants had a mini-bye ahead of this week's matchup. On the other sideline, the Seahawks have a short week after losing to the Lions in Detroit, 42-29, on Monday Night Football.
Sunday's game will mark the third consecutive season the two teams will meet, with the Seahawks having won the previous two. The Giants last defeated the Seahawks in 2020 when quarterback Colt McCoy led the team to a 17-12 win in Seattle.
Lumen Field is not an easy stadium to play in for opposing teams. The Seahawks' fans, also known as The 12s, create one of the loudest and most hostile environments across the entire NFL, which the Giants are preparing themselves for.
"It's electric," coach Brian Daboll said Wednesday about playing in Seattle. "It's a hard place to play. We're going to have to try to simulate it the best we can. But it's loud. Communication can be an issue. We have to do a good job of… Again, the way you practice it is you blare it as loud as you can blare it and make it hard for those guys to communicate during practice because it's usually pretty loud there. So, it's a cool place to play just with the atmosphere and their fan base. It makes it challenging on an offense communication-wise at times."
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Latest on Malik's status
The biggest bright spot of the Giants' season has been the play of wide receiver Malik Nabers. The rookie leads the NFL with 35 receptions, five more than any other player, while his 386 receiving yards rank second. He is the first player in the Super Bowl era with at least 30 receptions, 300 receiving yards, and three touchdowns in his first four career games, while his 35 receptions are the second-most in NFL history through four games.
In last week's loss to the Dallas Cowboys, Nabers continued his dominance with another standout performance. The 21-year-old caught 12 passes for 115 yards on 15 targets, becoming just the third rookie with 10+ receptions and 100+ receiving yards in a primetime game since 1970. However, it wasn't all good news for the rookie. Nabers suffered a concussion late in the game and is currently in the concussion protocol, putting his status for Sunday's game in question.
"He's in the early stages of it right now," Daboll told the media Wednesday. "So, again, we'll just take it day by day with him. Really, other than that, I have no update other than he's in the protocol and just hope he continues to get better."
The Seahawks allowed Lions wide receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams to each find the end zone on Monday as the two combined for eight receptions for 125 yards and the two touchdowns. Lions quarterback Jared Goff completed all 18 of his pass attempts for 292 yards and the two scores.
Performance in the red zone
While you can't pinpoint last week's loss to the Cowboys on one specific factor, the Giants' performance in the red zone played a role. The offense made two trips inside the 20-yard line last Thursday but was forced to settle for field goals both times. In fact, the Giants' 15 points all came from the foot of Greg Joseph, marking the second time in the first four games that the Giants were held without a touchdown.
"We missed a couple opportunities," coach Brian Daboll told the media last Friday. "We're moving the ball better. We just got to do a better job on converting some of these third downs and when we do get in the red zone, which the previous two weeks we have, is finishing off drives."
Daboll added, "We've got to be able to generate and get the ball into the end zone. So, there's been some progress. We've got to finish those drives."
Heading into this week's matchup, the Giants have scored a touchdown on six of 12 trips inside the red zone (50 percent), good for the 20th-best mark in the league. Meanwhile, the Seahawks have allowed opponents to score a touchdown on 50 percent of their trips inside the 20-yard line, which comes in as the No. 13 red zone defense.
While the offense has struggled at times to punch the ball into the end zone, the Giants' defense has done a good job of doing the same to its opponents. The defense has allowed just four touchdowns on 10 trips inside the red zone (40 percent), the sixth-best mark in the NFL. The Seattle offense has scored on six of 10 opportunities inside the 20-yard line (60 percent), which is the 11th-highest conversion percentage.
Re-establishing the run
After averaging 120.5 rushing yards per game across Weeks 2 and 3, the Giants had a difficult time getting things going on the ground against the Cowboys. Running back Devin Singletary gained just 25 yards on 14 carries while fellow backs Tyrone Tracy and Eric Gray combined for three yards on five attempts. Even quarterback Daniel Jones couldn't gain much on the ground, taking four carries for just three yards.
Despite last week's struggles, Singletary is still having a solid first season with the Giants. The veteran running back has forced 20 missed tackles on the ground over the first four games, one behind San Francisco's Jordan Mason for the most in the league. Singletary's previous career-high is 45 missed tackles forced back in 2021, which puts him on pace to shatter that mark this season. The 27-year-old has forced an additional five missed tackles in the passing game, which puts him at the top of the leaderboard among all running backs. Even after last week's average of 1.7 yards per carry, Singletary is still at 3.9 yards per carry on the season. The veteran did not participate in practice Wednesday due to a groin injury suffered in last week's game, but Daboll said he does not believe it's a long-term issue.
"He's going to do some stuff on the side," the head coach said. "We'll see where he's at. He ran on Monday. I'm hopeful for him. But, again, a couple more days to see where he's at."
Singletary and the rest of the Giants' run game has an opportunity to get back on track this week against the Seahawks. Lions running backs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery combined to run for 118 yards on 26 carries on Monday, good for an average of 4.5 yards per carry, along with three total touchdowns. In their Week 2 win over the Patriots, the Seahawks surrendered 177 yards on 33 carries (5.4 avg.) to running backs Rhamondre Stevenson and Antonio Gibson.
View rare photos of the all-time history between the New York Giants and Seattle Seahawks.
A pass intended for Seattle Seahawks' Paul Skannis (82) is about to be intercepted by Carl Banks of the New York Giants during second quarter of Nov. 9, 1989 game at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J.
New York Giants quarterback Jeff Hostetler (15) heads for the endzone as he is pursued by Seattle Seahawks Natu Tutagaloa during the third quarter of 23-10 Giants win at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey Sunday, Oct. 25, 1992. (AP Photo/Kevin Larkin)
Rodney Hampton (27) of the New York Giants is tackled from behind for a 4-yard loss by Cortez Kennedy of the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter of NFL game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Oct. 26, 1992. Giants William Roberts (66) and Jarrod Bunch (33) watch the play as the Giants beat the Seahawks 23-10. (AP Photo/Ron Frehm)
Rodney Hampton (27) of the New York Giants is taken down for a 4-yard loss by Cortez Kennedy (99) of the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter of NFL game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday, Oct. 25, 1992. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Ike Hilliard, right, cradles the ball in the end zone for a touchdown as Seattle Seahawks safety Marcus Robinson, rear, and cornerback Willie Williams, left, defend during the fourth quarter Sunday, Dec. 23, 2001, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Hilliard scored with 20 seconds left in the game to give the Giants the 27-24 win. Looking on is Giants Joe Jurevicius (84). (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) at the Meadowlands, East Rutherford, N.J., Dec. 23, 2001. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 27-24. (AP Photo/NFL Photos/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) returns a fumble 13 yards for a touchdown during an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, N.J., Dec. 23, 2001. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 27-24. (AP Photo/NFL Photos/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan picks up a fumble and runs by Seattle Seahawks fullback Mack Strong for a 13-yard touchdown at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Dec. 23, 2001. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan celebrates after sacking Seattle Seahawks quarterback Trent Dilfer during the third quarter Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants beat the Seahawks 9-6. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Kerry Collins throws a pass during the third quarter against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Collins completed 23 of 38 attempts for 282 yards as the Giants beat the Seahawks 9-6. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan celebrates his first sack of the season after taking down Seattle Seahawks quarterback Trent Dilfer during the third quarter Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants beat the Seahawks 9-6. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Seattle Seahawks' Bobby Engram (84) fumbles the ball after New York Giants' Will Allen (25) knocked it loose in the second quarter, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005, in Seattle. The Giants recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants' Jeremy Shockey, right, is pulled down by Seattle Seahawks' Marcus Trufant on a second quarter pass reception, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress, left, evades Seattle Seahawks cornerback Marcus Trufant (23) and free safety Marquand Manuel, upper right, for a reception in the second quarter Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005, at Qwest Field in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander (37) is tackled by New York Giants' Brent Alexander (26) in the third quarter Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005 at Qwest Field in Seattle. Alexander rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown as the Seahawks beat the Giants 24-21 in overtime. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
New York Giants' Jeremy Shockey, left, and Visanthe Shiancoe celebrate Shockey's 2-point conversion reception late in the fouth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005, in Seattle. The play tied the game, but the Seahawks went on to win in overtime, 24-21. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants' Corey Webster, right, tackles Seattle Seahawks' Bobby Engram after a 10-yard pass reception by Engram in the fourth quarter, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005, in Seattle. The Seahawks won in overtime, 24-21. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey retrieves his helmet after losing it in a first-half play against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005 at Qwest Field in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the Giants, 24-21, in overtime. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
New York Giants' Tiki Barber (21) runs in overtime as Seattle Seahawks' Lofa Tatupu dives behind, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005, in Seattle. Barber led all rushers with 151 yards. The Seahawks won in overtime, 24-21. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants' Plaxico Burress (17) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks' Marquand Manuel after a fourth-quarter pass reception, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005, in Seattle. Burress had 109 yards receiving. The Seahawks won in overtime, 24-21. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants' Jeremy Shockey, left, is brought down by Seattle Seahawks Marquand Manuel (33) and Bryce Fisher after a fourth quarter pass reception, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005, in Seattle. Shockey led the Giants with 127 yards receiving . The Seahawks won in overtime, 24-21. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, center, throws in the second quarter as Giants' Luke Petitgout blocks Seattle Seahawks' Grant Wistrom at right, and Giants Shaun O'Hara (60) and David Diehl (66) block Seahawks' Rocky Bernard Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005 at Qwest Field in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
New York Giants' Jim Finn (20) heads toward Seattle Seahawks' Michael Boulware (28) and Andre Dyson (21) on a second quarter pass reception, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005, in Seattle. Finn gained 13 yards on the play. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws in the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005 at Qwest Field in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
New York Giants' Amani Toomer catches a pass in the endzone late in the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005, in Seattle. Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren challenged the touchdown call, but officials ruled that it stood. Holmgren said Wednesday he "kind of messed up" when he said the NFL told him there were officiating mistakes made during the overtime win over the Giants.(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants' Amani Toomer is hit by Seattle Seahawks' Manuel Marquand (33) as Jordan Babineaux (27) looks on as Toomer catches a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter of the Seahawks' 24-21 overtime win over the New York Giants Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005 at Qwest Field in Seattle. Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren said Wednesday he "kind of messed up" when he said the NFL told him there were officiating mistakes made during last Sunday's overtime win over the New York Giants. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, left, talks with New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning after the 42-30 win for the Seahawks in a football game in Seattle, Sunday Sept., 24, 2006. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Wide receiver David Tyree #85 of the New York Giants scores a touchdown on a 9 yard pass while defended by cornerbacks Marcus Trufant #23 and Kelly Herndon #31 of the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on September 24, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Giants 42-30. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Defensive tackle Fred Robbins #98 of the New York Giants recovers a fumble by the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on September 24, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Giants 42-30. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Wide receiver Amani Toomer #81 of the New York Giants catches a 13 yard touchdown pass in the corner of the end zone while covered by cornerback Kelly Herndon #31 of the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on September 24, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Giants 42-30. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Running back Tiki Barber #21 of the New York Giants runs the ball while being held to only 64 yards rushing by linebacker Lofa Tatupu #51 and cornerback Marcus Trufant #23 of the Seattle Seahawks defense at Qwest Field on September 24, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Giants 42-30. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Wide receiver David Tyree #85 of the New York Giants scores a touchdown on a 9 yard pass while defended by cornerbacks Marcus Trufant #23 and Kelly Herndon #31 of the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on September 24, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Giants 42-30. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Gerris Wilkinson #59, Antonio Pierce #58, and Jason Bell #33 of the New York Giants gang tackle running back Maurice Morris #20 of the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on September 24, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Giants 42-30. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Tight end Jeremy Shockey #80 of the New York Giants catches a pass against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on September 24, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Giants 42-30. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Wide receiver Amani Toomer #81 of the New York Giants catches a 13 yard touchdown pass in the corner of the end zone while covered by cornerback Kelly Herndon #31 of the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on September 24, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Giants 42-30. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Offensive tackle Sean Locklear #75 of the Seattle Seahawks blocks defensive end Michael Strahan #92 of the New York Giants at Qwest Field on September 24, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Giants 42-30. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Wide receiver Amani Toomer #81 of the New York Giants catches a 13 yard touchdown pass in the corner of the end zone while covered by cornerback Kelly Herndon #31 of the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on September 24, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Giants 42-30. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Guard Chris Snee #76 of the New York Giants in action against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on September 24, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Giants 42-30. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Tight end Jeremy Shockey #80 of the New York Giants hits the ground after catching a pass while defended by cornerback Jordan Babineaux #27 of the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on September 24, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Giants 42-30. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants finds enough time in the pocket to unload a pass against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on September 24, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Giants 42-30. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Defensive end Michael Strahan #92 of the New York Giants chases Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander #37 while being blocked by offensive tackle Sean Locklear #75 of the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on September 24, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Giants 42-30. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Running back Tiki Barber #21 of the New York Giants runs the ball while being held to only 64 yards rushing by the Seattle Seahawks defense at Qwest Field on September 24, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Giants 42-30. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Wide receiver Michael Jennings #15 of the New York Giants cuts to avoid a tackle by free safety Ken Hamlin #26 of the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on September 24, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Giants 42-30. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants cornerback R.W. McQuarters runs into the end zone after intercepting a pass from Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) during the fourth quarter of a football game in Seattle, Sunday Sept., 23, 2006. The Seahawks won 42-30. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Wide receiver Michael Jennings #15 of the New York Giants catches a pass amidst a swarming defense including Kelly Herndon #31, Ken Hamlin #26, and Julian Peterson #59 of the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on September 24, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Giants 42-30. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Seattle Seahawks' Shaun Alexander looks for an opening with New York Giants safety Will Demps defending during the second quarter of a football game in Seattle, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Center Shaun O'Hara #60 gets set to snap the ball to quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants during the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on September 24, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Giants 42-30. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) scores a touchdown between Seattle Seahawks defensive tackles Howard Green, left, and Rocky Bernard during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 5: Running back Brandon Jacobs #27 of the New York Giants dives over defenders to score a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks at Giants Stadium on October 5, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 5: Defensive end Justin Tuck #91 of the New York Giants runs in pursuit against the Seattle Seahawks at Giants Stadium on October 5, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 5: Guard Rich Seubert #69 of the New York Giants blocks at the line of scrimmage against the Seattle Seahawks at Giants Stadium on October 5, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 5: Defensive end Justin Tuck #91 of the New York Giants runs in pursuit against the Seattle Seahawks at Giants Stadium on October 5, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 5: Center Shaun O'Hara #60 of the New York Giants gets ready to snap the football at the line of scrimmage against the Seattle Seahawks at Giants Stadium on October 5, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 5: Wide receiver Amani Toomer #81 of the New York Giants runs with the football after a pass reception against the Seattle Seahawks at Giants Stadium on October 5, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 5: Running back Ahmad Bradshaw #44 of the New York Giants runs with the football against the Seattle Seahawks at Giants Stadium on October 5, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 5: Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants calls out signals at the line of scrimmage as center Shaun O'Hara #60 gets ready to snap the football against the Seattle Seahawks at Giants Stadium on October 5, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 5: Defensive end Justin Tuck #91 of the New York Giants runs in pursuit as he is blocked by a defender against the Seattle Seahawks at Giants Stadium on October 5, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 5: Wide receiver Domenik Hixon #87 of the New York Giants reaches for the football for a pass reception that he will catch for the games first touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks at Giants Stadium on October 5, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 5: Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants passes the football against the Seattle Seahawks at Giants Stadium on October 5, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 5: Defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka #97 of the New York Giants runs in pursuit against the Seattle Seahawks at Giants Stadium on October 5, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 5: Running back Brandon Jacobs #27 of the New York Giants scores a touchdown as he stiff arms Brian Russell #25 of the Seattle Seahawks at Giants Stadium on October 5, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce (58) stops Seattle Seahawks running back Julius Jones (22) in the first quarter of their NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants Derrick Ward (34) in action against the Seattle Seahawks in their NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 5: Defensive end Lawrence Jackson #95 of the Seattle Seahawks runs in pursuit as he is blocked by tackle David Diehl #66 of the New York Giants at Giants Stadium on October 5, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
New York Giants Brandon Jacobs (27) in action against the Seattle Seahawks Lofa Tatupu (51) in their NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Seattle Seahawks Julius Jones #22 in action against the New York Giants Justin Tuck #91 and the Giants defense in their NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants Eli Manning (10) calls signals against the Seattle Seahawks in their NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants Amani Toomer (81) signals for a first down against the Seattle Seahawks in their NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants Eli Manning (10) in action against the Seattle Seahawks in their NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants David Carr #8 calls signals against the Seattle Seahawks in their NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants Ahmad Bradshaw #44 in action against the Seattle Seahawks in their NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants Ahmad Bradshaw #44 in action against the Seattle Seahawks Jordan Babineaux #27 in their NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants running back Derrick Ward runs between Seattle Seahawks' Brian Russell, left, and Deon Grant, right, during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning directs the offense as he lines up behind center Shaun O'Hara during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants cornerback Kevin Dockery, left, spins to avoid being tackled by Seattle Seahawks fullback Leonard Weaver after Dockery intercepted a pass during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants beat the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Jacobs scored two touchdowns as the Giants beat the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Seattle Seahawks safety Jordan Babineaux (27) and linebacker Leroy Hill tackle New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) during the fourth quarter of the Giants 44-6 victory in an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. Bradshaw rushed for 65 yards in 11 attempts in the game. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, right, hands the ball off to running back Brandon Jacobs during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants beat the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs is tackled by Seattle Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill, left, and safety Deon Grant, right, during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Jacobs rushed for 136 yards and scored two touchdowns as the Giants beat the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer (81) hauls in a first-quarter pass from quarterback Eli Manning as Seattle Seahawks safety Jordan Babineaux (27) looks on in the first quarter of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 5: New York Giants and Seattle Seahawks players line up at the line of scrimmage prior to the snap of the football during the game between the Seattle Seahawks against the New York Giants at Giants Stadium on October 5, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer (81) runs while trying to shake off Seattle Seahawks safety Jordan Babineaux (27) after hauling in a pass from Eli Manning in the first quarter of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Deion Branch, right, attempts to catch a pass as New York Giants cornerback Aaron Ross defends during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce (58) stops Seattle Seahawks running back Julius Jones, left, in the first quarter of their NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants offensive tackle David Diehl (66) reacts as running back Brandon Jacobs (27) scores a touchdown while fending off Seattle Seahawks safety Brian Russell (25) in the second quarter of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants' Ahmad Bradshaw gains ground after a pass reception against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants' Eli Manning in action against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants' Eli Manning in action against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants' Danny Ware in action against the Seattle Seahawks in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Seattle. The Giants won 41-7. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants offense, including center Adam Koets (61), set at the line of scrimmage during a NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, November 7, 2010 in Seattle. The Giants won the game 41-7. (AP Photo/Paul Jasienski)
New York Giants' Brandon Jacobs in action against the Seattle Seahawks in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
New York Giants wide receiver Steve Smith (12) runs upfield during an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks on November 7, 2010. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 31-6. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
New York Giants' Hakeem Nicks makes a reception in between the defense of Seattle Seahawks' Earl Thomas (29), and Marcus Trufant, right, in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) sets up to pass during an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks on November 7, 2010. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 31-6. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
New York Giants Eli Manning (10) in action against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants' Hakeem Nicks falls over Seattle Seahawks' Earl Thomas (29) after making a reception in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Seattle. The Giants beat the Seahawks 41-7. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
New York Giants Will Blackmon (30) in action against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham (82) runs upfield during an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks on November 7, 2010. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 31-6. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
New York Giants' Lawrence Tynes (9) kicks against the Seattle Seahawks in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
New York Giants' Eli Manning passes against the Seattle Seahawks in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
New York Giants Eli Manning in action against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks' Cameron Morrah, left, tries to tackle New York Giants' Will Blackmon,right, in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Charlie Whitehurst gets sacked by New York Giants' Osi Umenyiora in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Seattle. The Giants beat the Seahawks 41-7. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
New York Giants Hakeem Nicks, left, tries to break away from Seattle Seahawks Marcus Trufant in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
New York Giants linebacker Jonathan Goff (54) returns a fumble with an escort from cornerback Aaron Ross (31) during an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks on November 7, 2010. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 31-6. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) breaks through the middle against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws as Chris Snee holds back Seattle Seahawks' Craig Terrill in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants Terrell Thomas (24) runs to intercept a pass intended for Seattle Seahawks Mike Williams (17) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
New York Giants' Victor Cruz reacts during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
The New York Giants gets set to snap the ball while lined up on the line of scrimmage against the defensive line during the NFL week 5 football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 9, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks won the game 36-25. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham (82) catches a pass while covered by Seattle Seahawks defensive back Walter Thurmond (28) during the NFL week 5 football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 9, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks won the game 36-25. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass despite pressure from Seattle Seahawks defensive end Chris Clemons (91) during the NFL week 5 football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 9, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks won the game 36-25. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) catches a tipped 68 yard touchdown pass that gives the Giants a 22-19 lead while covered by Seattle Seahawks defensive back Richard Sherman (25) and Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) during the NFL week 5 football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 9, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks won the game 36-25. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants guard Chris Snee (76) blocks during the NFL week 5 football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 9, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks won the game 36-25. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Charlie Whitehurst (6) gets sacked on third down by New York Giants defensive back Deon Grant (34) during the NFL week 5 football game against the New York Giants on Sunday, October 9, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks won the game 36-25. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) catches a tipped 68 yard touchdown pass that gives the Giants a 22-19 lead while covered by Seattle Seahawks defensive back Richard Sherman (25) and Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) during the NFL week 5 football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 9, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks won the game 36-25. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) catches a pass that gives the Giants a first down inside the Seattle Seahawks five yard line late in the fourth quarter during the NFL week 5 football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 9, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks won the game 36-25. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) stretches for a first down with 15 seconds left in the second quarter while covered by Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas (29) during the NFL week 5 football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 9, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks won the game 36-25. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) catches a tipped 68 yard touchdown pass that gives the Giants a 22-19 lead while covered by Seattle Seahawks defensive back Richard Sherman (25) and Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) during the NFL week 5 football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 9, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks won the game 36-25. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants outside linebacker Michael Boley (59) celebrates after recovering a first quarter fumble by the Seattle Seahawks during the NFL week 5 football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 9, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks won the game 36-25. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora (72) pressures and sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Tarvaris Jackson (7) on third down during the NFL week 5 football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 9, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks won the game 36-25. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) makes a catch and during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday October 9th, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants tight end Jake Ballard (85) catches a first quarter touchdown pass that ties the score at 7-7 despite a tackle attempt by Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker David Hawthorne (57) during the NFL week 5 football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 9, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks won the game 36-25. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) gets tackled while running the ball by Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Aaron Curry (59) during the NFL week 5 football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 9, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks won the game 36-25. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) catches a pass good for a first down with less than a minute left in the second quarter while being chased by Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker David Hawthorne (57) during the NFL week 5 football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 9, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks won the game 36-25. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) is hit by New York Giants cornerback Trumaine McBride (38) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) prepares to take the snap from center Kevin Boothe (77) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks, right, runs with the ball against Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is sacked by New York Giants defensive tackle Linval Joseph (97) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Golden Tate (81) is hit by New York Giants free safety Will Hill (25) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) attempts to make a catch during a week 15 football game against the Seattle Seahawks on December 14, 2013 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants running back Andre Brown (35) runs with the ball as Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) makes the hit on him during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Andre Williams (44) is pulled into the end zone for a touchdown by center J.D. Walton, right, in the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants quarterback El Manning (10) sets up to pass during an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, November 9, 2014. The Seahawks defeated the New York Giants 38-17 in Week 10. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning lines up on the line of scrimmage in the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has the ball knocked out of his hands by New York Giants free safety Quintin Demps (35) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
Seattle Seahawks running back Robert Turbin (22) fumbles after tackles from New York Giants middle linebacker Jameel McClain (53) and outside linebacker Jacquian Williams, lower left, in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
New York Giants free safety Quintin Demps (35) intercepts a pass intended for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (89), left, in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
New York Giants running back Andre Williams (44) during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ben Liebenberg)
New York Giants running back Andre Williams, right, runs against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning scrambles under pressure from the Seattle Seahawksin the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
New York Giants free safety Quintin Demps (35) intercepts a pass intended for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (89), right, in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning passes against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
Seattle Seahawks offensive line prepares to snap the football against the New York Giants defensive line during an NFL game against the New York Giants on Sunday, November 9, 2014. The Seahawks defeated the New York Giants 38-17 in Week 10. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) covers New York Giants wide receiver Rueben Randle (82) during an NFL game against the New York Giants on Sunday, November 9, 2014. The Seahawks defeated the New York Giants 38-17 in Week 10. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
New York Giants wide receiver Preston Parker (83) beats Seattle Seahawks cornerback Jeremy Lane (20) for a reception during an NFL game on Sunday, November 9, 2014. The Seahawks defeated the New York Giants 38-17 in Week 10. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) looks to throw while being chased by New York Giants' Kerry Wynn during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
A look down the line of scrimmage as the New York Giants take on the Seattle Seahawks during a NFL football game on Sunday October 22, 2017 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws under pressure during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Leonard Williams (99)
Darius Slayton (86)
Dexter Lawrence (97)
Leonard Williams (99)
Leonard Williams (99)
Leonard Williams (99)
Darnay Holmes (30)
Leonard Williams (99), Carter Coughlin (49)
Leonard Williams (99), Carter Coughlin (49)
Leonard Williams (99), Carter Coughlin (49)
Sterling Shepard (87)
Sterling Shepard (87)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during a football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday October 30, 2022 in Seattle, Washington (Evan Pinkus/NY Giants)
Dexter Lawrence (97)
Xavier McKinney (29)
Darius Slayton (86)
Darius Slayton (86)
Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
Kayvon Thibodeaux (5), Dexter Lawrence (97)
Darius Slayton (86)
Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
Leonard Williams (99)
Saquon Barkley (26)
Saquon Barkley (26)
Xavier McKinney (29)
Daniel Jones (8)
Andrew Thomas (78)
Leonard Williams (99)
Nick McCloud (44)
Jason Pinnock (27)
Jason Pinnock (27)
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) during a football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday October 30, 2022 in Seattle, Washington (Evan Pinkus/NY Giants)
Leonard Williams (99)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
CB Deonte Banks (25)
S/ILB Isaiah Simmons (19)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
Pressuring Geno
The Giants' pass rush has gotten mixed results over the first four games of the season. In Weeks 1 and 4, the defense recorded just one sack in each contest while totaling 20 pressures across the two games. However, in the Week 2 matchup against the Commanders, the unit sacked quarterback Jayden Daniels five times while registering 17 total pressures, according to Pro Football Focus. The numbers were even better in the Week 3 win over the Browns when the unit totaled eight sacks and a whopping 36 total pressures of Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson.
"I'd say there's some good things," Daboll said about the pass rush. "We have quite a bit more sacks at this time of the year than we did last year, but there's still a lot of room for improvement. Those four guys are starting to gel in terms of pass rush games and communication, and that's a work in progress. There's been some good and there's been some, obviously, things we can keep on working."
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith is off to another strong start. Smith leads the NFL in pass attempts (159), completions (115), and passing yards (1,182), while his 72.3 completion percentage ranks second. However, it hasn't been all good for the veteran signal-caller, as he has thrown just four touchdown passes to go with four interceptions. Smith is coming off his busiest game of the season as the threw the ball 56 times against the Lions, completing 38 of those attempts for 395 yards, one touchdown and one interception.
"He's playing at a high level," Daboll said about the Seahawks quarterback. "He's a veteran now. He's done a really good job when you study the tape. Last year and this year, here to start out, obviously, he threw for a bunch of yards in a back and forth game there for a while. He's got command. I know it's a new offense with (Seattle Seahawks Offensive Coordinator) Ryan (Grubb) there. It looks like he has command of what he's doing. He has, I would say, very, very good skill players around and he gives those guys chances."
It will be important for the pass rush to make Smith uncomfortable on Sunday. When given a clean pocket, Smith has completed over 80 percent of his passes for 885 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions for a 100.8 passer rating. However, when facing pressure, Smith's numbers drop to a 52.2 completion percentage, 297 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, earning a 61.6 passer rating. The Seahawks have surrendered 11 sacks on the year, which is tied for the 12th-most.
Giants cornerbacks Dru Phillips (calf) and Adoree' Jackson (calf), who both missed last week's game against the Cowboys, did not participate in Wednesday's practice. It remains to be seen if they will be able to get back on the field in time for Sunday's game in Seattle.
"They've made progress," Daboll said about the two cornerbacks. "Hopefully, these next couple days we can see more progress out of them, so they'll be ready to go. But I can't say they will be. We've got to make sure we see it."
Slowing down Seattle's offense
Smith has a talented group of playmakers around him in the Seahawks offense, starting with running back Kenneth Walker III. The third-year back returned on Monday after missing the previous two meetings and picked up right where he left off. Walker ran the ball just 12 times against the Lions but gained 80 yards (6.7 avg.) and scored a career-high three touchdowns while adding four receptions for an additional 36 yards, an impressive feat against Detroit's elite run defense. Walker carried the ball 20 times for 103 yards (5.2 avg.) and a touchdown in the season opening win over the Broncos before an abdomen injury sidelined him for the next two weeks. Backup running back Zach Charbonnet has rushed for 156 yards and three touchdowns this season in addition to catching 15 passes for another 115 yards and a touchdown.
"He was obviously excellent at Michigan State," Daboll said about Walker, who he called one of the better backs in the NFL. "He is tough. He's elusive. He breaks tackles. Charbonnet is a good player too."
When it comes to the passing game, the Seahawks have a deep wide receiver corps. The group is led by two-time Pro Bowler DK Metcalf, who has reeled in 24 passes for a team-high 366 yards and two touchdowns. Metcalf has had previous success against the Giants, totaling 14 receptions for 169 yards and two touchdowns across three career games. The 6-foot-4, 235-pound wideout has topped 100 yards in each of his last three games, which has led to him ranking third in the league in receiving yards.
"It's hard," the head coach said about preparing for a receiver like Metcalf. "You can't simulate the strength, the size, and the speed. But you do the best job you can out here. He's a talented, talented guy who has all those qualities: big, fast, strong, explosive, competitive, plays the right style. He's a good player."
Second-year receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba leads the Seahawks with 25 receptions, which he has taken for 226 yards. His 25 receptions has him tied with Houston's Stefon Diggs for sixth in the NFL, as he has had eight or more receptions in two of four games this season. The long-time veteran Tyler Lockett ranks third on the team with 18 receptions for 199 yards, while tight end Noah Fant has pulled in 11 receptions for 111 yards.
"They have good playmakers really at all three positions," Daboll said about Seattle's offensive weapons. "But those receivers, again, Jaxon was a good player coming out of Ohio State, very instinctive. Really liked him in the evaluation process. He's got very good feel in the slot. Lockett, I worked him out a long, long time ago at Kansas State. What a great career he's had and it doesn't look like he's slowed down too much. And then DK, he's DK. Big, fast, explosive, strong, tough, plays the right way. Then you add the element of those two backs. I just can't say enough good things about Walker. He's a very impressive player to watch on tape."
