The New York Giants lost their seventh consecutive game in Week 12, falling to the Chicago Bears, 19-14, at Soldier Field. And as disheartening as another loss was, there were a few positives to come out of the game.
First and foremost, rookie cornerback DeAndre Baker played well a week removed from being called out in front of the entire team, earning his highest Pro Football Focus grade of the season.
Perhaps the player who needed a good game the most, DeAndre Baker easily had his best game of the season with an 83.5 overall grade. Baker was targeted twice and didn’t allow a reception. He played 75% of the snaps
— PFF NY Giants (@PFF_Giants) November 25, 2019
In addition to Baker, linebacker David Mayo also graded out well, earning a team-high grade of 92.4.
David Mayo was the best player for the Giants yesterday with an elite 92.4 grade. He had 8 tackles, including 6 run stops, and a pass breakup
— PFF NY Giants (@PFF_Giants) November 25, 2019
Our friends at PFF also singled out Mayo during their ReForcused segment, specifically making note of how well he played against the run.
David Mayo was an absolute beast for the Giants’ defense at linebacker. He was all over the field, leading the way in defensive stops. His run defense was phenomenal, as he constantly snaked through blockers and was able to make multiple tackles for loss.
Finally, rookie defensive back Julian Love also earned a little love for his play, finishing the game with a 81.2 grade.
Love played in the box for 20 snaps, slot corner for 6, wide corner for 1, and free safety for 14 snaps
— PFF NY Giants (@PFF_Giants) November 25, 2019
It may have been another hard to swallow loss for Giants fans, but if you’re desperately seeking out a silver lining, Pro Football Focus has provided it.
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