The Richard Report: Michael Bennett and Sean Lee check in, defensive surge continues

Link: https://theathletic.com/1358891/2019/11/07/the-richard-report-week-9-michael-bennett-and-sean-lee-check-in-as-defensive-surge-continues/

Week 9 vs. NYG

Date published: Nov. 7, 2019

It was a rough start to the season for this unit, but the team seems to be rebounding nicely following the ugly Jets loss:

“But here we sit at the eight-game mark, and we see a defense that has consistently stepped up now for quite a while. We see a defense that is now getting consistent sacks, limiting big plays, crushing third downs and now adding takeaways to the mix.”

Now, we add a healthy Sean Lee and the mid-season signing of Bennett to this unit.

Stats vs. NYG offense

5-16 3rd down

1-5 red zone

5 sacks

3 takeaways

20 splashes

Following this game, Cowboy vault to second in NFL in third down defense and third in NFL in red zone defense.

Splashes:

3- DLaw

3- Jourdan Lewis

2- Sean Lee

2- Michael Bennett

2- Dorance Armstrong

2- Jaylon

2- Xavier Woods

Fantastic plays by Xavier Woods in this game: With GIants leading 12-10 and driving, Woods baits Daniel Jones to throw towards the sideline, but recovers and intercepts the ball, taking it all the way back into Giants territory. Woods also recovers a fumble that he helped cause with Jourdan Lewis.