Stop the run. No, you are not experiencing deja vu. New York’s run defense remains putrid, ranked 31st in the league. The Giants as a whole have failed to mount adequate resistance against opposing running backs. They are giving up an NFL-worst 5.6 yards per carry and have allowed the second-most rushing yards per game (153.6).
Imagine how this team would look if it could control the tempo on defense. The late-game implosions that fans have become numb to should occur much less frequently if New York is more organized at the first and second levels. The organization would be wise to either re-sign McFadden or add a reliable veteran linebacker, such as Alex Anzalone or Alex Singleton. A little more help in this area could go a long way in 2026.