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Giants Aim to Fix Penalty Issues Before Saints Game
Giants' new coach shows improved discipline but face penalty concerns with Alex Kemp's crew.
In brief
Giants' new coach shows improved discipline but face penalty concerns with Alex Kemp's crew. Giants have fewer penalties than last season but history with Saints and recent penalty spikes raise concerns for Sunday's game. Originally reported by New York Giants On SI.
Giants Improve Preparation
John Harbaugh quickly improved the New York Giants' preparation, situational awareness, aggression, and win-loss record.
Fewer Penalties in Back-to-Back Games
The Giants have now accumulated fewer than 50 penalty yards in back-to-back games, something they couldn't do last season.
Penalty Trend Under New Coach
Under their new head coach, Big Blue has gone from a frequent offender toward the top half of the league.
Alex Kemp's Crew Details
Lead official Alex Kemp and his crew will work Sunday afternoon's home matchup versus the New Orleans Saints, according to Football Zebras.
Kemp's Penalty Record
Kemp's crew has issued just 54 penalties for 451 yards, ranking second and fifth among all crews this season.
Past Penalty Spikes
During the 2024 season opener, New York got hit with nine penalties for a whopping 95 yards in a 28-6 loss against Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings.
Recent Anomaly
The Titans were assessed 83 penalty yards, and the visiting Texans were flagged 11 times for 95 yards in last Sunday's AFC South clash.
Giants' Penalty Improvement
Their 301 penalty yards-against ranks 18th in the NFL, a clear sign of improvement.
Historical Saints Game
Last season against the Saints, New York blew a 14-3 lead, committed a nauseating five turnovers, and racked up eight penalties for 95 yards in a 26-14 loss.
The headline
Giants have fewer penalties than last season but history with Saints and recent penalty spikes raise concerns for Sunday's game.
