Giants defense is at its worst when it should have an advantage
NY Post
LAS VEGAS — When it is stickiest for opposing offenses, the Giants defense greases the skids for its own demise.
Third-and-long is supposed to be a big advantage for a defense but the Giants are usually at their worst when the situation is supposed to be to their liking.
They were dismal in last week’s 16-13 loss to the Vikings and they carry an abominable track record, as far as making a stop when a stop is needed, into Sunday’s game against the equally dismal Raiders.
The Vikings in the first quarter converted first downs on third-and-11 and third-and-12, both on J.J. McCarthy passes to Justin Jefferson.
In the second quarter, a McCarthy pass to Jefferson gained 14 yards on third-and-15, setting up a successful fourth-down conversion.
In the fourth quarter, backup quarterback Max Brosmer hit Jefferson for 21 yards on third-and-17.
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