Football

Defense setting the tone in Giants surge toward the playoffs

By Antonio Nickerson

Special to the Star-Telegram
The New York Giants’ resurgence has been led by their defense, including tackle Jay Bromley, that has held division leader Detroit and Dallas to a combined 13 points the past two weeks. The Giants have won eight of their last nine games.
The New York Giants’ resurgence has been led by their defense, including tackle Jay Bromley, that has held division leader Detroit and Dallas to a combined 13 points the past two weeks. The Giants have won eight of their last nine games. Rodger Mallison rmallison@star-telegram.com

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Line: Giants by 2 1/2

The playoffs are less than three weeks away but New York has been in playoff form for several weeks, winning eight of their past nine games. New York’s defense has stolen the show in the past two weeks, holding division leaders Detroit and Dallas to six and seven points, respectively. Philadelphia has lost five consecutive games, including last week’s 27-26 loss in Baltimore. The Giants defeated the Eagles 28-23 in Week 9 and would clinch a playoff spot with a win, plus keep their chances alive of claiming the NFC East and the NFC’s top seed.

This story was originally published December 21, 2016 at 5:42 PM with the headline "Defense setting the tone in Giants surge toward the playoffs."

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