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Safety Landon Collins guides New York Giants to close victory over New Orleans

New York Giants safety Landon Collins (No. 21) sacks New Orleans' QB Drew Brees in Sunday's 16-13 win: Robert Deutsch - USA TODAY Sports

The former Alabama defensive back is a tackling machine.

Safety Landon Collins was flying everywhere for the New York Giants in Sunday’s meeting against New Orleans. He finished with five total tackles and a sack of Saints’ quarterback, Drew Brees, in the first quarter.

Third-year player Brandin Cooks leads a very talented group for the Saints on the perimeter, however, not a single receiver totaled 100 yards against Collins and the Giants. He got the better of ex-Crimson Tide standout Mark Ingram, limiting him to 30 yards rushing. New York’s offense had issues protecting the ball, but Collins anchored its defense in holding New Orleans to a 23.1 percent rate on third downs and 41 rushing yards. He’s totaled 11 tackles in two weeks and after 16-13 win at home, Collins and the Giants are now 2-0.

Stephen M. Smith is a senior analyst and columnist for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @Smsmith_TDALMag.

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Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 15 years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

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