4. STOP THE TIGHT ENDS ALREADY

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The bigger issue could be Wilson’s mobility and elusiveness that extends plays and turns sacks into huge gains, whether it’s Wilson taking off or scrambling to make a big throw.

“He’s like Houdini,” free safety Darian Thompson said Thursday. “You might think he’s down. If you don’t hear the whistle blow, you have to continue to cover because at that point, the receivers will change their routes and they know how to get open.” out, Darkwa deserves another heavy workload.

“I feel (Darkwa) is a very natural runner, and he’s been taking advantage of his opportunities this year,” McAdoo said.

The Giants’ offensive line, of course, needs a second straight strong effort, as well.

Tight ends have lit up the Giants defense for 36 catches, 425 yards and a stunning seven touchdowns through six weeks, good for an average of six catches, 70.8 yards and 1.16 TDs for opposing TEs each week. That also includes at least one TD by an opposing TE in every game, and now the Giants must contend with one of the best tight ends in the NFL, Seattle’s Jimmy Graham (21 catches, 179 yards, 1 TD). The onus therefore is on the Giant safeties and linebackers to patrol the middle of the field and also to bat down any jump balls headed toward the 6-foot7 Graham, who will line up out wide, as well.