The New York Giants’ defense finds itself in crisis mode after an 0-3 start, with the secondary emerging as the unit’s most glaring weakness. Three weeks into the season, opposing quarterbacks have consistently exposed gaps in coverage, none more problematic than the struggles of second-year cornerback Deonte Banks, whose sophomore slump has become a liability that threatens to derail any defensive progress.

Banks’ Coverage Collapse

The statistics paint a damning picture of Banks’ regression from his promising rookie campaign. After posting a respectable 84.7 coverage rating in 2023, Banks has plummeted to an abysmal 124.7 passer rating when targeted this season. His coverage grade has deteriorated to 50.3, ranking 177 th out of 222 cornerbacks across the league. Most concerning is his

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