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Giants defense dealt huge blows before clash with Pittsburgh Steelers
Key injuries to key players leave Giants defense depleted
The New York Giants’ already depleted defense took another major hit on Wednesday when it was revealed that star cornerback Adoree’ Jackson will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL. The injury is a huge blow to a Giants defense that is already missing several key players, including safety Xavier McKinney and linebacker Azeez Ojulari.
The Giants will now be without their top three cornerbacks for Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Jackson, McKinney, and Ojulari are all considered to be among the Giants’ best defensive players, and their absence will be a major challenge for the team.
In addition to the injuries to Jackson, McKinney, and Ojulari, the Giants are also dealing with a number of other injuries on defense. Defensive end Leonard Williams is questionable for Sunday’s game with a knee injury, and linebacker Oshane Ximines is also questionable with a foot injury.
Giants will need to step up to fill the void
The Giants will need to find a way to fill the void left by the injuries to Jackson, McKinney, and Ojulari. The team will likely start Darnay Holmes and Fabian Moreau at cornerback, and they will need to step up and play well in order for the Giants to have any chance of winning on Sunday.
The Giants will also need to get more production from their pass rush. With Williams questionable for Sunday’s game, the Giants will need other players to step up and generate pressure on the quarterback. Defensive end Dexter Lawrence and linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux will need to have big games for the Giants to have any chance of slowing down the Steelers’ offense.
Steelers offense will be a major challenge
The Steelers’ offense is one of the most explosive in the NFL, and it will be a major challenge for the Giants’ depleted defense. The Steelers are led by quarterback Kenny Pickett, who has thrown for over 2,000 yards and 18 touchdowns this season. The Steelers also have a number of talented receivers, including Diontae Johnson, Chase Claypool, and George Pickens.
The Giants will need to play their best game of the season on defense in order to have any chance of slowing down the Steelers’ offense. The team will need to generate pressure on Pickett, and they will need to force turnovers. The Giants will also need to play well in the secondary, and they will need to limit the big plays.
The Giants are facing a major challenge on Sunday against the Steelers, but they have shown that they are capable of playing well on defense. The team will need to play their best game of the season in order to have any chance of winning, but they have the talent to get the job done.