Matthew Stafford, quarterback for the #Giants, has been performing well, with Wink Martindale's defense presenting tough looks. Despite the success, Wink Martindale blitzed Stafford 81% of the time in a recent game, a high blitz rate for the season. Stafford's recent stats include 23 of 41 for 288 yards, 146 air yards, 1 TD, 0 INT, and a passer rating of 86.2. Sean McVay and Stafford acknowledge the challenges presented by Wink Martindale's defense, with McVay expressing respect for Martindale's coaching abilities.
Wink blitzed 81% of the time yesterday against Matthew Stafford, the third-highest blitz rate of the season. #NYGiants
Matthew Stafford: "Got to give (the Giants) a lot of credit on defense and Wink. They present about as tough of looks as you can present to an offense in some of those situations." Sean McVay: "I’ve got a ton of respect for Wink Martindale. He does a great job. I thought their…
Stafford hasn't been blitzed often in the second half of the season as that offense has come together. 23 of 41 for 288 yards, 146 air yards, 1 TD, 0 INT, and a passer rating of 86.2. I would expect Wink to take his shots. https://t.co/x9Uz8hZSqa
Stafford hasn't been blitzed often in the second half of the season as that offense has come together. 23 of 41 for 288 yards, 146 air yards, 1 TD, 0INT, and a passer rating of 86.2. I would expect Wink to take his shots. https://t.co/x9Uz8hZSqa
Stafford has been cooking lately -- no Deonte Banks for this matchup too for the #Giants -- will be interesting to see what Wink Martindale's game plan is because blitzing Stafford often doesn't feel like the move. https://t.co/XiI2ilNhtB