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Giants Bracket Challenge - Tunnell

S Emlen Tunnell, 1949
Stats: 10 INT, 251 YDS, 2 TD; 1 PR TD

Known as "Offense on Defense," Tunnell grabbed a career-high 10 interceptions in 1949, two of which he returned for touchdowns. He had 251 returns yards, a Giants record that stood until 2012 when Stevie Brown had 307 (Dick Lynch tied Tunnell in 1963). Tunnell also returned 26 punts that season for 315 yards, including a 67-yard touchdown. Tunnell still ranks second all-time in league history with 79 interceptions.

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