Film Room: 4-3 Over Front & Fire Zone Blitz | New York Giants' Defense (NFL Breakdowns Ep 69)

The New York Giants’ defense was incredible last season. FootballOutsiders ranked them second just behind the Denver Broncos’ defense under Wade Phillips. In this video breakdown, I explained their scheme, how they use a NASCAR pass rush package, and what makes them so good.

The Giants’ defense is based on the 4-3 Over front. In this defense, the three-technique defensive tackle lines up on the strongside of the formation. In this alignment, he is usually responsible for the B-gap in run support. In the other interior position, the nose tackle lines up opposite of the weakside shoulder of the center.

Overall, the Giants’ defense is so good is because there is little consistency in their formations. They formations are unpredictable and it makes strategizing against them even harder when they have so much natural talent on the field.

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[SamuelGoldNFL]

The New York Giants’ defense was incredible last season. FootballOutsiders ranked them second just behind the Denver Broncos’ defense under Wade Phillips. In this video breakdown, I explained their scheme, how they use a NASCAR pass rush package, and what makes them so good.

The Giants’ defense is based on the 4-3 Over front. In this defense, the three-technique defensive tackle lines up on the strongside of the formation. In this alignment, he is usually responsible for the B-gap in run support. In the other interior position, the nose tackle lines up opposite of the weakside shoulder of the center.

Overall, the Giants’ defense is so good is because there is little consistency in their formations. They formations are unpredictable and it makes strategizing against them even harder when they have so much natural talent on the field.

[Plank]

I enjoy learning about the schemes and strategy in today's game....awesome stuff!

[grinningchicken]

One thing that allowed the Gmen to be so aggressive in their front is they had 4 really good DBs. even teams with a good slot receiver that usually creates a mismatch found he was covered with a quality DB. Collins Apple Jenkins and DCR are all premier defenders.

[cmahdavi]

The fact that with a small donation you can create a video like this on pretty much any idea the guy doing the donation wants is pretty insane. I love the New York giants and now I feel like I know their defense a hell of a lot more. Thank you! Looking forward to see how our dtackle drafted replaces Hankins.

[calypso]

I like your videos. I live in Germany and watch since two years football, thanks to you i get a deeper view into the game. Thanks a lot, keep going

[KrytpoSurfer]

A “Modern” Tampa - 2 D. Love how coaches take something and mold it into their own. Fascinating!

[nokeomiga]

Great video and awesome work. It´s really nice learn this fantastic sport with this type of help. Thanks so much. Cheers from Spain.

[ldmate]

Hey Sam, I'm from Australia and have been a rugby league fan my whole life. Over the last 5 years I have started to watch a little College and NFL football. Your videos are helping me understand the technical side of the game, however I get lost in some of the terminology used quite often. Perhaps you could do a 'football for dummies' clip or next best option recommend some?

[Nphjake]

Jim Johnson's D.. Jim's spirit lives on now with better talent than he was given in Philly.

[da]

Ohh I’m lit lit 🔥 now after watching this video chiefs D gunna be lit next season man oh man can the draft come already .

[puffpuff]

breakdown arizona's hybrid defense next please, great vid.

[bigtest]

I hope Spags and get The Chiefs Defense looking like this 💪🏾😤

[voxromantic]

Hope the Chiefs can make it work for them!!!! IF they can get to the middle of the pack on D they are set!😎

[jerodmmartinez]

Can you breakdown dak prescotts rookie season and how much was due to zeke and his oLine were his reads good how did he really do??

[whatthedoc]

ahh hurts to see all those plays as a Cowboys fan, but you did a great job breaking down the plays. Would you be able to please Cowboy fans by giving them a breakdown for the offense?

[Javen]

will we ever get a CB break down?

a S and LB would be nice as well.

[willh]

Samuel I notice you analyse a lot of the Seahawks plays/players. I am a Seattle fan, are you? Btw I really enjoy the videos

[maulerXX]

You should do the 2019 Patriots defense. I'd love to know more about why they have been good thus far...

[autodidacticprofessor]

Chiefs "NASCAR" front: Frank Clark, Chris Jones, Emmanuel Ogbah, Alex Okafor.... RIP Tom Brady. :)

[MuneyJordan]

Can You do the Giants back Up Qb Josh Johnson cut ups.