Giants Convert Pressure Into Turnovers as Newsome Delivers Key Interception

Deliberate pre-team takeaway drills under Dennard Wilson, aided by the front seven's rush, have driven a surge in interceptions.

Overview

Greg Newsome II recorded his first interception as a Giant, added two passes defensed and seven tackles in the 36-24 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.
Players and coaches say the team now runs takeaway drills before team periods to sharpen ball skills and habitually hunt for turnovers in practice.
Dennard Wilson's 'step' or 'sticky' coverage asks corners to stay within a step of receivers to force tight-window throws and increase pass disruptions.
The Giants' front seven — including Abdul Carter, Brian Burns, Tremaine Edmunds and D.J. Reader — have limited the run and pressured quarterbacks, which has created more turnover chances for the secondary.
As a result of those shifts the club is 3-1 and tied near the top of the NFL in interceptions and total turnovers, and players say they will keep a humble '1-0' weekly focus to try to sustain the gains.