PFF grades from preseason opener vs. Jets
The Giants came up short in the preseason opener Saturday night, falling to the New York Jets 12-7.
Despite the loss, several young Giants shined in their first game action of 2021. Here are the top performers from Saturday's game according to grades from Pro Football Focus.
Carter Coughlin had a dominant outing against the Jets. The second-year linebacker saw his first extended action at inside linebacker and registered five tackles (four solo), one sack, one tackle for loss and a forced fumble. He earned a 91.4 overall grade on 24 snaps.
Defensive tackle David Moa was on the field for 41 defensive snaps and finished the game with four tackles (two solo) and a forced fumble, earning a 92.0 overall grade.
On the other side of the ball, several young offensive linemen led the way for the Giants. 2020 first-round pick Andrew Thomas played 18 snaps at left tackle and posted the highest offensive grade on the team at 76.0. He allowed zero pressures on 11 pass-blocking snaps.
Last year's third-round pick Matt Peart was also on the field for 18 offensive snaps at right tackle and earned a 73.2 overall grade, the second-highest on the offense. Will Hernandez played 18 snaps at right guard and received the highest pass-blocking grade among the linemen with an 81.2.
Wide receiver David Sills, who caught three passes for 49 yards and also drew a big pass interference call, earned a 72.0.
James Bradberry makes NFL Top 100 of 2021
Cornerback James Bradberry’s first Pro Bowl campaign has landed him a spot at No. 74 on the Top 100 Players of 2021, which NFL Network started to unveil on Sunday. He joined defensive lineman Leonard Williams (No. 84) as the Giants' representatives so far.
For the 11th consecutive year, current players voted to determine the Top 100 players in the NFL. Bradberry made the list for the first time since the Panthers selected him in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Often assigned to cover the opposition's best wide receiver, Bradberry has recorded 65 passes defensed, the fourth-most in the NFL from 2016-2020.
In 2020, his first season with the Giants, Bradberry broke up 18 passes, tied for the sixth-most by a member of Big Blue since 1994. Along with linebacker Blake Martinez and defensive back Logan Ryan, Bradberry was part of a free-agent haul that thrived and lifted the Giants' defense under assistant head coach and defensive coordinator Patrick Graham.
So, how good can Bradberry and the entire secondary be in 2021?
"As good as they want," Graham said. "As long as they don't screw it up, so that's how I see it. My job is to put them in the right position to make plays. We've got guys who have been playmakers in the past. I'll tell you this, they're working hard, so they're doing that part of it. They're communicating. (Defensive Backs Coach) Jerome (Henderson), (Senior Defensive Assistant) Jeremy (Pruitt), (Assistant Defensive Backs Coach) Mike (Treier), those guys do a great job of coaching those guys and building their awareness whether it's situationally or personnel-driven. With that information, I think the sky's the limit, but we're going to take it day-by-day and just keep putting in that work."
Leonard Williams ranked No. 84 on NFL's Top 100
There is something to be said for earning the respect of your peers, and Leonard Williams has it.
For the 11th consecutive year, current players voted to determine the Top 100 players in the NFL. With the votes tallied, NFL Network started to unveil the 2021 edition on Sunday, and the Giants' defensive tackle, who is coming off the best season of his career, was ranked No. 84.
Williams' career-high 11.5 sacks in 2020 were the most by a Giants' player since Jason Pierre-Paul's 14.5 in 2014. He also ranked third in the NFL last season with 30 quarterback hits and was tied for sixth with 14 tackles for loss. The performance helped the 27-year-old land a lucrative new contract with the Giants this offseason.
"I think I'm still in the middle of my prime, and I think I have a lot of game left in this league, obviously," said Williams, who was traded to the Giants in the middle of the 2019 season. "I have a lot of personal goals. I'm not trying to reach any specific stat line or anything like that, but I want to just give it my best and keep playing like the player I am and just keep bringing my best to the table."
📸 Must-see photos from Giants vs. Jets
Check out the gallery below to view the best photos from the Giants' preseason opener against the New York Jets.
Check out the best photos from the Giants' preseason opener against the New York Jets.
David Sills V (84)
Sandro Platzgummer (34)
Damion Willis (87), Alex Bachman (15)
Daniel Jones (8), Zach Wilson (2)
New York Giants linebacker Tae Crowder (48) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Matt Peart (74), Will Hernandez (71)
C.J. Board (18)
Mike Glennon (2)
Madre Harper (45)
Azeez Ojulari (51)
Mike Glennon (2)
Devontae Booker (28), Mike Glennon (2)
Julian Love (20), Reggie Ragland (55), Tae Crowder (48), B.J. Hill (95), Danny Shelton (75)
Julian Love (20)
Willie Henry Jr (90)
Madre Harper (45)
Madre Harper (45)
Rodarius Williams (25)
Niko Lalos (57)
Rodarius Williams (25)
Rodarius Williams (25)
Sandro Platzgummer (34)
Sandro Platzgummer (34)
Sandro Platzgummer (34)
Rysen John (44)
Cam Brown (47)
Sandro Platzgummer (34)
Rysen John (44)
Sandro Platzgummer (34)
Clayton Thorson (17)
Ifeadi Odenigbo (44)
Quincy Wilson (28)
Carter Coughlin (49)
Clayton Thorson (17), Alfred Morris (41)
Isaac Yiadom (27)
Carter Coughlin (49), Cullen Gillaspia (36), Trent Harris (93)
Rodarius Williams (25), Chris Johnson (43)
Rodarius Williams (25), Chris Johnson (43)
Joshua Kalu (39)
TJ Brunson (35), Cam Brown (47)
David Sills V (84)
Isaac Yiadom (27)
C.J. Board (18)
Niko Lalos (57)
Andrew Thomas (78), Corey Clement (30)
Austin Johnson (98)
Dante Pettis (13)
Corey Clement (30)
Ifeadi Odenigbo (44)
Madre Harper (45)
Raymond Johnson III (91)
Darnay Holmes (30)
Darnay Holmes (30), Julian Love (20),
Niko Lalos (57)
Kaden Smith (82)
Darnay Holmes (30)
Damion Willis (87), Sandro Platzgummer (34)
Damion Willis (87), David Sills V (84)
Damion Willis (87), Jake Burton (70)
Damion Willis (87)
Damion Willis (87), Sandro Platzgummer (34)
Damion Willis (87), Sandro Platzgummer (34)
Damion Willis (87)
Sandro Platzgummer (34)
Damion Willis (87)
Damion Willis (87)
Damion Willis (87)
Sandro Platzgummer (34)
Sandro Platzgummer (34)
Riley Dixon (9)
David Sills V (84)
Sandro Platzgummer (34)
Riley Dixon (9)
David Sills V (84)
Clayton Thorson (17), Corey Clement (30)
Corey Clement (30)
Azeez Ojulari (51)
Reggie Ragland (55), Isaac Yiadom (27)
during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants cornerback Quincy Wilson (28) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants quarterback Clayton Thorson (17) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants cornerback Rodarius Williams (25) returns a fumble during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants tight end Rysen John (44) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants cornerback Rodarius Williams (25) returns a fumble during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants tight end Rysen John (44) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants tight end Rysen John (44) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants quarterback Clayton Thorson (17) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (44) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants cornerback Isaac Yiadom (27) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker TJ Brunson (35) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants quarterback Clayton Thorson (17) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants guard Chad Slade (62) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Carter Coughlin (49) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (44) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive end Niko Lalos (57) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) talks with New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive end Niko Lalos (57) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (44) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) watches from the sideline during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants wide receiver Damion Willis (87) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Trent Harris (93) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants quarterback Clayton Thorson (17) celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver Damion Willis (87) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive end Niko Lalos (57) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants wide receiver David Sills V (84) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants offensive tackle Jackson Barton (72) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge talks with New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh following a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive tackle David Moa (96) and linebacker Carter Coughlin (49) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants wide receiver Damion Willis (87) celebrates a touchdown catch with New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive tackle David Moa (96) attempts to block a field goal during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Carter Coughlin (49) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive tackle David Moa (96) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants wide receiver Damion Willis (87) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Elerson Smith (58) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants wide receiver Damion Willis (87) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
A look down the line of scrimmage as the New York Giants take on the New York Jets during a preseason game on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants long snapper Carson Tinker (46) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants fullback Cullen Gillaspia (36) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants punter Riley Dixon (9) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants long snapper Carson Tinker (46) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (44) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Trent Harris (93) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Trent Harris (93) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants quarterback Clayton Thorson (17) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive end Niko Lalos (57) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants wide receiver Dante Pettis (13) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants quarterback Clayton Thorson (17) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Reggie Ragland (55) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Reggie Ragland (55) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Reggie Ragland (55) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Reggie Ragland (55) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Reggie Ragland (55) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Reggie Ragland (55) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Reggie Ragland (55) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Devante Downs (52) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants cornerback Rodarius Williams (25) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants center Brett Heggie (61) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
A look down the line off scrimmage during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants cornerback Rodarius Williams (25) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants running back Corey Clement (30) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants running back Corey Clement (30) takes a hand off during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants running back Corey Clement (30) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants wide receiver C.J. Board (18) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon (2) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon (2) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon (2) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive tackle Danny Shelton (75) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants guard Kenny Wiggins (79) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants guard Kenny Wiggins (79) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants guard Kenny Wiggins (79) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) tackles New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder (82) during a preseason game on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants wide receiver Matt Cole (83) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants guard Kenny Wiggins (79) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon (2)during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants wide receiver C.J. Board (18) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Tae Crowder (48) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants wide receiver C.J. Board (18) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Reggie Ragland (55) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon (2) drops back to pass during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants wide receiver C.J. Board (18) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Raymond Johnson III (91)
Joshua Kalu (39), David Sills V (84)
Jake Burton (70), Kaden Smith (82)
Julian Love (20), Shane Lemieux (66)
Jabrill Peppers (21)
Jabrill Peppers (21)
Logan Ryan (23), Madre Harper (45), Isaac Yiadom (27)
Kenny Wiggins (79), Carson Tinker (46)
Logan Ryan (23), Madre Harper (45), Isaac Yiadom (27)
B.J. Hill (95), Tae Crowder (48)
Oshane Ximines (53)
Daniel Jones (8), Sterling Shepard (3)
Ryan Santoso (2)
Alex Bachman (15), Sandro Platzgummer (34)
C.J. Board (18), Jabrill Peppers (21), Dante Pettis (13)
Shane Lemieux (66)
Alex Bachman (15)
Ryan Santoso (2)
Sterling Shepard (3)
Clayton Thorson (17), Daniel Jones (8), Mike Glennon (2)
Corey Clement (30)
Alex Bachman (15)
Darius Slayton (86)
Logan Ryan (23), Adoree' Jackson (22)
Logan Ryan (23)
Ryan Santoso (2)
Ryan Santoso (2)
Adoree' Jackson (22)
Corey Clement (30)
Dexter Lawrence (97)
Logan Ryan (23)
Raymond Johnson III (91)
Mike Glennon (2)
Dante Pettis (13), David Sills V (84)
Elijhaa Penny (39)
Andrew Thomas (78)
Mike Glennon (2)
Darius Slayton (86)
Clayton Thorson (17)
Andrew Thomas (78)
Xavier McKinney (29)
Evan Engram (88), Daniel Jones (8)
Darnay Holmes (30)
Xavier McKinney (29)
Darnay Holmes (30)
Darius Slayton (86)
Sterling Shepard (3)
Rysen John (44)
Alex Bachman (15), Sterling Shepard (3)
Darius Slayton (86), Nakia Griffin-Stewart (47)
Madre Harper (45)
Sterling Shepard (3)
Adoree' Jackson (22)
Madre Harper (45)
Logan Ryan (23)
Logan Ryan (23)
Logan Ryan (23)
Julian Love (20)
Adoree' Jackson (22)
Julian Love (20)
Logan Ryan (23)
Darnay Holmes (30)
Logan Ryan (23)
Ifeadi Odenigbo (44)
Ifeadi Odenigbo (44)
Darnay Holmes (30)
Azeez Ojulari (51), Raymond Johnson III (91)
Dante Pettis (13)
Ifeadi Odenigbo (44)
Corey Clement (30)
Logan Ryan (23)
Alex Bachman (15)
Alex Bachman (15)
Alfred Morris (41)
Logan Ryan (23)
Isaac Yiadom (27)
Quincy Wilson (28)
Saquon Barkley (26)
Quincy Wilson (28)
Saquon Barkley (26)
Austin Johnson (98)
Leonard Williams (99)
Austin Johnson (98)
Darnay Holmes (30)
TJ Brunson (35)
TJ Brunson (35)
Darnay Holmes (30)
Carter Coughlin (49)
James Bradberry (24)
Carter Coughlin (49), Cullen Gillaspia (36)
Xavier McKinney (29)
Matt Peart (74)
Andrew Thomas (78)
Jackson Barton (72)
Sandro Platzgummer (34)
Xavier McKinney (29)
Niko Lalos (57)
Niko Lalos (57)
Sterling Shepard (3)
Sterling Shepard (3)
Ryan Santoso (2)
Carson Tinker (46)
Sterling Shepard (3)
Graham Gano (5)
Devante Downs (52)
Ryan Santoso (2)
Dante Pettis (13)
Graham Gano (5)
Shane Lemieux (66)
Kyle Murphy (60)
C.J. Board (18)
Mike Glennon (2), Clayton Thorson (17)
Danny Shelton (75)
Shane Lemieux (66)
Danny Shelton (75)
Ifeadi Odenigbo (44)
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