Supposedly the strength of the team, it never played like that. Kevin Gilbride's group has turned over the ball an NFL-high 34 times,Nike Just Do It Scarpe Uomo, leading to 116 points for opponents. Eli Manning has thrown 20 interceptions, his second highest total. The injury-ravaged offensive line has allowed him to be sacked 32 times, the most in his career.
Defensively, the Giants didn't play well until middle linebacker Jon Beason was acquired from Carolina in midseason.