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New York Giants: Five Players to Watch Against New Orleans Saints

By Nick Ziegler

Sep 11, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; The New York Giants huddle in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; The New York Giants huddle in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 27, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA;New York Giants defensive tackle Damon Harrison (98) sacks New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) in the 1st half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports /

– Damon Harrison

One of the keys to the game for the Giants will be to stop the Saints on the ground. If the weather is poor like meteorologists believe, the Saints might try to run the ball more frequently. Saints running back Mark Ingram might not be a star, but he is certainly capable of having a big game.

In Week 1, the Giants did an exceptional job limiting the Cowboys on the ground. The Cowboys have one of the best offensive lines in the NFL, and the Giants matched up well. Going against the talented Ezekiel Elliott, the Giants held the rookie to just 51 yards on 20 carries in the win.

Last season, running backs were able to have a lot of success against the Giants. This season, however, Damon Harrison is in the middle. The Giants paid a pretty penny to sign Harrison in the offseason, and he immediately had an impact for the Giants in Week 1. Against the Saints, Harrison will once again be important.

If the Giants limit Ingram, they will make their lives a lot easier in Week 2. Harrison has quickly emerged as a leader on the Giants, and he will be leading the run defense all season.

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