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Michael:**
With the defense getting back key players like defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul and cornerback Prince Amukamara, will the Giants' numbers improve?
-Christina
Dear Christina:
I do expect the Giants' defense to improve in the final five games. JPP should be more active and productive now that he's had a couple of games to shake off the rust. With Prince back to play opposite of DRC, the Giants have one of the league's best corner tandems.
J.T. Thomas has been a steady performer at linebacker all season. That's a potential upgrade at all three levels of the defense. The Giants' defenders have not been pleased with their performance, and are determined to improve down the stretch. The table seems to be set for them to do just that.
Playmakers on Jets first-team offense, defense, and special teams, presented by Nike
QB RYAN FITZPATRICK
RB CHRIS IVORY
FB TOMMY BOHANON
WR BRANDON MARSHALL
WR ERIC DECKER
TE JEFF CUMBERLAND
RT BRENO GIACOMINI
RG BRIAN WINTERS
LG JAMES CARPENTER
CENTER NICK MANGOLD
LT D'BRICKASHAW FERGUSON
CB ANTONIO CROMARTIE
CB DARRELLE REVIS
DT DAMON HARRISON
DE LEONARD WILLIAMS
DE MUHAMMAD WILKERSON
SAFETY MARCUS GILCHRIST
LB CALVIN PACE
LB DAVID HARRIS
LB DEMARIO DAVIS
SS CALVIN PRYOR
KICKER RANDY BULLOCK
PUNTER RYAN QUIGLEY
