Last week: 8 (+2)

Record: 2-1

The defense is playing great as usual, but the offense needs to come along. The offensive line is a major issue, but Jay Cutler needs to be able to succeed in spite of it if he’s going to be considered an elite quarterback. The Giants won the Super Bowl last year despite a league worst pass block efficiency rating. Matt Forte is coming back from injury soon and they have an improved receiving corps. They won 11 games in 2010 and were 7-3 last year before injury struck. Expect them to have another strong season.

Studs

LG Chilo Rachal: Did not allow a pressure on 36 pass block snaps, 2 penalties, run blocked for 25 yards on 3 attempts

C Roberto Garza: Did not allow a pressure on 36 pass block snaps, run blocked for -6 yards on 3 attempts

CB Tim Jennings: Allowed 1 catch for 8 yards on 9 attempts, 1 interception, 2 pass deflections, 2 solo tackles

LOLB Lance Briggs: 6 solo tackles, 1 assist, 4 stops, 1 missed tackle, 1 quarterback hurry on 3 blitzes, allowed 4 catches for 32 yards on 6 attempts, 2 pass deflections

LE Israel Idonije: 3 sacks and 1 quarterback hit on 32 pass rush snaps, 1 solo tackle, 1 assist, 3 stops

DT Stephen Paea: 1 sack and 4 quarterback hurries on 29 pass rush snaps, 1 solo tackles, 2 stops

RE Julius Peppers: 1 sack, 1 quarterback hit, and 5 quarterback hurries on 28 pass rush snaps, 2 solo tackles, 2 stops

K Robbie Gould: 6 kickoffs, 5 touchbacks, 73.3 yards per kickoff, 19.7 opponent average starting distance, 3/3 FG (22, 37, 54)

Duds

QB Jay Cutler: 17 of 31 for 183 yards and 1 interception, 1 throw away, 1 batted pass, 59.6 adjusted QB rating, pressured on 11 of 34 drop backs (2 sacks, 1 scramble, 4 of 8, 1 hit as thrown)

RT Gabe Carimi: Allowed 1 sack, 1 quarterback hit, and 3 quarterback hurries on 36 pass block snaps, run blocked for 5 yards and a touchdown on 6 attempts

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