Zero sacks and zero takeaways on 115 defensive snaps would be an unacceptable lack of productivity for any NFL defense, but it is especially alarming for the Giants. Coordinator Wink Martindale's scheme is designed to create chaos by pressuring quarterbacks into making bad decisions.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Coordinator Wink Martindale has been excited about his defense all season, and he believes his New York Giants unit is coming together heading into the playoffs. Martindale sees all the signs of the Giants (9-7-1) being a “playoff defense.” There's a brotherhood among the players. They care for each other and they don't care who makes the play as long as it's made. They are also on-point in their preparation.
Leading the AFC North but riding a two-game losing streak, the Ravens (8-5) return home to face the Green Bay Packers (10-3) in a key matchup with playoff implications.
A season-ending injury to Marlon Humphrey will put more weight on a cornerback rotation that now features Anthony Averett, Tavon Young, Chris Westry and Jimmy Smith.