The New York Giants hope to get back to their winning ways in 2024 after a 6-11 finish last season.
Their defense took a step back last year under coordinator Wink Martindale, landing in the bottom quarter of the league in points (23.9) and yards (361.7) allowed per game.
In addition, the Giants had just 34 sacks as a team but were second in interceptions (18).
New coordinator Shane Bowen has plenty to work with in his first season at the helm but will need several things to go his way and several players to mature into prominent roles.
Here are five defensive X-factors needed for success in 2024.
