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New York Giants: Week 7 Storylines vs. Los Angeles Rams

By Maurice Moton

Dec 21, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) and St. Louis Rams wide receiver Tavon Austin (11) swap jerseys after the game at the Edward Jones Dome. The New York Giants defeat the St. Louis Rams 37-27. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) and St. Louis Rams wide receiver Tavon Austin (11) swap jerseys after the game at the Edward Jones Dome. The New York Giants defeat the St. Louis Rams 37-27. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 30, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants cornerback Eli Apple (28) talks with his parents at the end of the second day of training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 30, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants cornerback Eli Apple (28) talks with his parents at the end of the second day of training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports /

Is Help on the Way for Secondary?

We’ll start with good news. According to New York Daily News reporter Seth Walder, cornerback Eli Apple expects to play on Sunday:

Despite rookie Andrew Adams playing adequately at free safety, the Giants secondary needs more healthy bodies in pass defense. Fortunately, the rookie cornerback seems poised to return after dealing with a groin injury.

Thus far, the No. 10 overall pick has played well in the slot and on the perimeter often switching with cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. The Rams boast one of the least explosive passing offenses in the league at No. 28 in yards gained. With or without Apple, the Giants should fare well against Rams quarterback Case Keenum.

Apple’s ability to tackle in the box and provide run support adds a beneficial asset to the defense. Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo will place immense focus on stuffing running back Todd Gurley. The Rams star ball-carrier averages 2.9 yards per carry and doesn’t have a 100-yard game on his 2016 resume.

Over the past three weeks, opposing rushing offenses have poked holes in the Giants’ run defense. The group has allowed 98 or more yards in that span. It’s important to bottle up Gurley and prevent the Rams from riding his hot hand to a victory.

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