Giants’ Blitz-Heavy Defense Faces Test vs. Saints’ Up-Tempo Offense

Giants’ Blitz-Heavy Defense Faces Test vs. Saints’ Up-Tempo Offense

Dennard Wilson has blitzed on over half of snaps the last two weeks, but Abdul Carter’s calf injury clouds the Giants’ plan against the up-tempo Saints.

Giants have blitzed at a high rate during unbeaten streak

Defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson has shown more trust in his cornerbacks, allowing the rest of the unit to blitz more often.

No rest for the weary: Saints expecting another blitz-heavy attack from Giants this Sunday

After struggling with Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores’ blitz heavy approach last week, the New Orleans Saints aren’t likely going to get a breather this week against the New York Giants.

Giants deploying more aggressive defense that can wreak havoc on Saints

New York Giants defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson has completely changed his M.O. in recent weeks and has dialled up the blitz.  The former Tennessee Titans’ D-coordinator has had a reputation as more of a passive play-caller. It carried over into his first three games with the Giants this season when he blitzed on just 22.1%...

Giants are dialing up the blitz — and it’s already paying off

Dennard Wilson cast aside his reputation, listened to his players’ feedback and found his inner Brian Flores.