New York Giants: Five Players Who Stepped Up vs Chicago Bears
By Nick Ziegler
Sterling Shepard
When you think about wide receivers on the Giants, the name Odell Beckham Jr. certainly comes to mind first. Beckham is one of the best wide receivers in the entire NFL and has set numerous records through his first three seasons in the league. Even though Beckham is great, the Giants knew they needed to add some help for him this offseason.
In the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft, the Giants selected Sterling Shepard from Oklahoma. Shepard became a fan favorite in offseason workouts, and he looks like he belongs in the NFL. All of the attention that defenses give to Beckham have helped Shepard develop early on in his career.
So far this season, Shepard has totaled 44 receptions, 476 receiving yards, and five touchdown passes. The real impressive thing about Shepard has been his consistency. Against the Bears, Shepard was able to catch a touchdown pass for the third straight game, as it is no coincidence that he is playing well during this five-game winning streak.
Even though Shepard has only totaled one game of more than 100 receiving yards, he has been a valuable part of the Giants offense this season. As defenses continue to key on Beckham, Shepard is the main beneficiary.