The New York Giants are trending upward.
As NFL media personnel begins to put together Pro Bowl selections and end of the year award nominees, expect them to have second-year defensive back Landon Collins in mind.
During the Giants’ five-game win streak, the former Alabama safety has been on a tear. He’s totaled 43 tackles and became the first player since Phillippi Sparks (1995) to record an interception in four consecutive games.
.@TheHumble_21 is the first NYG with an INT in four consecutive games since Phillippi Sparks in 1995! #GiantsPride pic.twitter.com/AzFsytH2YC
— New York Giants (@Giants) November 21, 2016
The 6-foot, 225-pound safety returned to victimize Carson Wentz, Andy Dalton and Jay Cutler, helping New York earn wins over Philadelphia, Cincinnati and Chicago. Coach Ben McAdoo’s team is now 7-3 (2-3 start), while Collins leads the defense in tackles (80) and interceptions (five) and touchdowns with one.
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.
