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NFL Week Six Preview: Baltimore Ravens vs. New York Giants

By Eric Robinson

Sep 18, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) celebrates a sack of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) celebrates a sack of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 9, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) warms up before game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) warms up before game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /

Why New York Will Win 

Things were supposed to be a little different for this Giants team and just like the Ravens, the team has also been the victim of the dreaded injury bug. Placing running back Shane Vereen on short-term IR took a key weapon off the field for the Giants offense.

Who is healthy is the combination of a potential devastating connection with quarterback Eli Manning and a trio of receivers in Odell Beckham Jr. (27 catches, 359 yards, TD) , rookie Sterling Shepard (22/277/2) and veteran slot receiver Victor Cruz (16/245/1). Manning himself has thrown for 1,385 yards with five touchdowns and four interceptions. The offensive line has been the trouble spot for the Giants and improved play from the entire line needs to be seen.

Sep 25, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo talks with New York Giants safety Landon Collins (21) and New York Giants corner back Janoris Jenkins (20) during the fourth quarter against the Washington Redskins at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo talks with New York Giants safety Landon Collins (21) and New York Giants corner back Janoris Jenkins (20) during the fourth quarter against the Washington Redskins at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

The defense has been decent at best but with the amount of money spent and draft picks used on this side of the ball, more was expected. The team spent $85 million dollars on defensive end Olivier Vernon and all he has produced is one sack with 12 tackles. Veteran defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul is getting plenty of pressure but the sack total (1) tells most of the story. Strong safety Landon Collins has arguably been the best player on defense so far this season with 31 tackles and a sack and the second-year defensive back is often seen sticking his nose into every play.

Cornerback Janoris Jenkins was the other big fish in free agency and his two interception game against the Green Bay Packers last week provides confidence that the talented corner can be an asset.

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