New York Giants Team Grades vs. New Orleans Saints Week 2

Special Teams Grade: A

The Giants special teams had a strong showing against the Saints. They were a big reason for the victory, as Johnathan Hankins blocked a field goal attempt by the Saints which was returned for a touchdown by Janoris Jenkins; it was the only touchdown of the game for the Giants.

Brad Winghad a strong afternoon punting, as he had only two attempts but made the most of them. He averaged 58 yards per punt, with a long of 63. There wasn’t much of anything in the return game, asDwayne Harrishad only one punt return for nine yards. The only kick return was byMark Herzlichon a squib kick for two yards.

Josh Brownmade his return from a one-game suspension and knocked through the game-winning kick from 23-yards away. He also knocked in kicks from 19 and 48 yards away, bouncing back from a 53-yard miss earlier in the game. It was a good debut for Brown, who also helped limit the Saints to only 24 yards on two kick returns.

It was a strong afternoon from the Giants special teams, as they had as big a part in the win tonight as any unit on the team.

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