Giants' front four set to go after Pats QB Brady

By Tom Canavan

Associated Press

Published: Saturday, Jan. 28 2012 10:40 a.m. MST

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New York Giants defensive ends Jason Pierre-Paul, left, and Justin Tuck meet during NFL football practice on Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants are scheduled to face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5 in Indianapolis.

Bill Kostroun, Associated Press

Summary

Defense for the New York Giants starts with the front four.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Defense for the New York Giants starts with the front four.

Stopping the run and forcing the opposition into passing situations will let loose possibly the best group of pass rushers in the NFL. It was the formula the Giants used in 2008 in pounding Tom Brady and stunning the previously unbeaten New England Patriots in the Super Bowl — and the game plan hasn't changed for next weekend's title game rematch in Indianapolis.

The Giants (12-7) want Brady on edge every time he passes. Throw a ball. Expect to be hit. Even the threat of being hit might be enough to influence a play — and that just might be the difference with a ring at stake.

The Giants finished tied for third in the NFL in the regular season with 48 sacks, including 11 in victories over the Jets and Cowboys in winning the NFC East title. They've added nine more in their three playoff wins.

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