For a team that is below .500, the New York Giants have been responsible for their fair share of headlines this year. Between Daniel Jones’ torn ACL, the sudden and unexpected emergence of Italian cult hero Tommy DeVito, and the potential feud between head coach Brian Daboll and defensive coordinator Wink Martindale, we’ve spent a lot of time discussing a 5-9 team, but one story that should rightfully be told focuses on the incredible durability of two of the New York Giants top defensive players.
Linebacker Bobby Okereke and safety Xavier McKinney lead the New York Giants in tackles with 122 and 94 respectively, and that’s for good reason. Not only have Okereke and McKinney been available for all fourteen games the Giants have played, but they’ve also managed to be on the field for every single defensive snap of the Giants season. Now at first glance, you might read that previous statement and think, “Wow, yeah, that’s pretty impressive I guess.” But how’s this for context: only four defensive players in the entire league have been on the field for 100 percent of their teams snaps this season.