New York Giants: Five Players Who Stepped Up vs Chicago Bears

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Nov 20, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants safety Landon Collins (21) reacts after making a game-ending interception against the Chicago Bears during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Landon Collins

A budding star on the Giants is safety Landon Collins. In just his second season in the NFL, Collins is becoming one of the best safeties in the league. The past few weeks he has been getting recognition for his improved play in the secondary, and he just keeps making plays every week. In his rookie season, Collins totaled just one interception in 16 games. After an interception against the Bears on Sunday, Collins now have five interceptions on the season.

Collins developing into a playmaker in the secondary has greatly improved the Giants defense. We all know what the hard-hitting Collins can do in the box, but now he is forcing turnovers in the secondary.

In the past four games, Collins has totaled five interceptions with a touchdown, as he is quickly becoming one of the best safeties in the NFL. The Bears were without Alshon Jeffery in the game on Sunday due to his suspension, which really hurt the Bears’ chances in the game.

However, Cutler was driving the Bears down the field late in the fourth quarter, but Collins’ interception proved to be a game-winner for the Giants. The interception by Collins helped seal the deal for the Giants and helped them improve to 7-3.

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