New York Giants rookie cornerback Andru Phillips was one of many few vivid spots in a 20-17 extra time loss to the Carolina Panthers in Munich, Germany this previous Sunday.
For those who have been to look on the field rating, Phillips accounted for simply 4 tackles and nothing extra however his affect goes properly past the stats.
The primary-year starter was focused a team-high 5 instances and whereas he allowed three receptions, they went for simply six yards. He was additionally credited with a game-high 4 stops.
For his troubles, Phillips earned the group’s highest grade in Week 10 and was subsequently named Professional Soccer Focus’ Rookie of the Week.
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK: CB Andru Phillips, New York Giants
Phillips earned an 88.2 PFF grade in Munich on Sunday, with simply 6 yards allowed from 5 targets and 22 snaps in protection. He additionally registered 4 defensive stops within the sport.
By means of 10 weeks, Phillips is the second-highest-graded Giants participant (84.6) behind solely nostril sort out Dexter Lawrence (89.8). He’s additionally the second-highest-graded cornerback in all of soccer behind Jalen Ramsey (85.3) of the Miami Dolphins.
If Phillips can sustain this degree of manufacturing all through the rest of the season, don’t be stunned if he earns a Professional Bowl honor and is taken into account for Defensive Rookie of the 12 months.
