Monday Night Football preview: Bengals at Giants
Bengals at Giants
Steve Spagnuolo spent a lot of time this past week talking to cornerback Leon Hall.
The New York Giants’ defensive coordinator has been trying to find ways to limit the Cincinnati Bengals’ offense on Monday night in East Rutherford, N.J., and there is no better way than getting first-hand knowledge.
Before signing with the Giants in training camp, Hall spent the first nine seasons of his career with the Bengals.
The Giants’ defense has led the way, but the Bengals pose a big challenge because they are a balanced attack.
Jeremy Hill and Giovani Bernard lead a running game that averages 120.3 yards.
Dalton has had a 100-plus quarterback rating in four of his past five starts.
Green is the big-play threat against a defense that gave up seven plays of 20 or more yards in a win against the Eagles a week ago Sunday.
The Giants have had cornerback Janoris Jenkins go against the opposition’s top receiver a couple of times this season.
Green caught two touchdown passes in that game.
The Giants’ pass rush has improved in recent weeks, and New York will need it to prevent Dalton from getting into a rhythm.
The Bengals can’t afford many more setbacks if they want to get to the playoffs for a sixth straight season.
The Giants, who are looking to get to the playoffs for the first time since 2011, will induct two-time Super Bowl-winning head coach Tom Coughlin, former general manager Ernie Accorsi and defensive end Justin Tuck into their Ring of Honor in a halftime ceremony.
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