The Good

In today’s NFL, you have to be able to get after the quarterback. For instance, the 2022 Eagles had a whopping 70 team sacks and it was one of the reasons they made a Super Bowl run. Like the Eagles, the Giants have invested in their defensive line and it’s now one of the strengths of the team.

One of those investments was linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux who they drafted with the 5th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Thibodeaux had an impressive rookie season where he had 4 sacks and 49 combined tackles. His impact could be seen almost immediately as he was able to free up space for Dexter Lawrence and Leonard Williams on the inside. Thibodeaux will only continue to get better and could get close to the double-digit sack mark this season.

One of the more underrated signings this offseason was Bobby Okereke. The Giants signed Okereke to a 4-year $40 million dollar contract back in March. Somehow Okereke has flown under that radar but he is a top-tier linebacker. He is coming off of his best season in Indy where he totaled 151 combined tackles and 6 TFLs. Okereke will help bolster the Giants impressive front seven and the defense will finish in the top 10.

The Bad

Daniel Jones looks to be more than comfortable in Brian Daboll’s system. So it would make sense to surround Jones with more weapons. The Giants did bring in Darren Waller this offseason and if he stays healthy that will certainly help. Outside of Waller though there are questions at the receiver position.

Isaiah Hodgins has shown flashes but needs to be more consistent. Darius Slayton has also had his moments but injuries have hampered his production. The Giants brought in Parris Campbell and drafted Jalin Hyatt this offseason. I could see Hyatt making an impact but I would’ve liked to see the Giants sign a veteran receiver for Jones.

The Prediction

I see the Giants taking a slight step backward this year. I have concerns about the Saquon Barkley situation spilling into the season. Even though the Giants were able to bump up incentives for the star RB, it’s not the contract he ultimately wants. Their schedule is tough and the NFC East is always a gauntlet.

2023 Record: (7-10 4th in the Division)

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IDP scoring can vary greatly from league to league but for these rankings, we used the standard IDP format. Before you look at our top 50 IDP player rankings let’s point out some players to watch.

IDP Players to Watch

Bobby Okereke (New York Giants – LB) | The New York Giants had an impressive free agency period and they topped it off with the signing of Bobby Okereke. The former Indianapolis Colts linebacker finished 2022 with 151 combined tackles including 6 TFLs. Expect similar numbers from Okereke next season along with an uptick in sacks.

Tremaine Edmunds (Chicago Bears – LB) | Another new face in a new place, Tremaine Edmunds was one of the best defensive players available this offseason. He ended up signing on with the Chicago Bears and should immediately elevate their defense. Edmunds had 102 combined tackles, 6 TFLs and 1 sack for the Bills last season in only 13 games. If Edmunds can stay healthy for the Bears, he could end up finishing in the top 10 overall.

Derwin James (Los Angeles Chargers – S) | Derwin James has been one of the best defensive players in the league since he was drafted by the Chargers. When healthy, the star safety stuffs the stat sheet and can be seen making plays all over the field. He finished 2022 with 115 combined tackles, 2 INTs and 4 sacks. If James can play in all 17 games expect another big output from him.

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