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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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Jun 15, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants defensive end Olivier Vernon (54) waits for the snap of the ball during mini camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports /

– Olivier Vernon

Due to some uncertainty about the status of Jason Pierre-Paul, the Giants might be relying heavily on Olivier Vernon. Pierre-Paul is officially listed as questionable against the Saints, but the belief if that he will be playing.

In case Pierre-Paul is unable to go, or is limited, Vernon will be tasked with generating the pass rush. Saints quarterback Drew Brees, like all quarterbacks, can be rattled if the pressure comes. Outside of his dome has been a struggle for Brees, and the possible bad weather will only make that worse. Against the Cowboys, the Giants weren’t able to sack Dak Prescott, but they won’t be having to deal with an offensive line as good as Dallas’.

Creating a consistent pass rush will be important for the Giants against Brees, and Vernon is their best option to accomplish that. Vernon played well in his Giants debut, and he will have plenty of opportunities to get to Brees due to their pass-heavy offense.

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