The New York Giants lost their seventh consecutive game in Week 12, falling to the Chicago Bears, 19-14, at Soldier Field. And as disheartening as another loss was, there were a few positives to come out of the game.
First and foremost, rookie cornerback DeAndre Baker played well a week removed from being called out in front of the entire team, earning his highest Pro Football Focus grade of the season.
In addition to Baker, linebacker David Mayo also graded out well, earning a team-high grade of 92.4.
Our friends at PFF also singled out Mayo during their ReForcused segment, specifically making note of how well he played against the run.
David Mayo was an absolute beast for the Giants’ defense at linebacker. He was all over the field, leading the way in defensive stops. His run defense was phenomenal, as he constantly snaked through blockers and was able to make multiple tackles for loss.
Finally, rookie defensive back Julian Love also earned a little love for his play, finishing the game with a 81.2 grade.
It may have been another hard to swallow loss for Giants fans, but if you’re desperately seeking out a silver lining, Pro Football Focus has provided it.
