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Giants Rally to Sole NFC East Lead at 3-1

By Drooid · Oct 6, 2026, 12:24 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

The New York Giants beat the Arizona Cardinals 36-24, moving to 3-1 and claiming sole NFC East lead.
Rookie linebacker Arvell Reese recorded nine solo tackles, one tackle for loss, three passes defensed and an interception.
Reese leads the NFL with 27 solo tackles after four games.
Linebacker Abdul Carter said Reese could vie for Defensive Rookie of the Year, a Giants title not won since 1981.

History

Historical Context

Lawrence Taylor entered the NFL as the Giants’ second-overall pick in the 1981 draft and immediately earned Defensive Rookie of the Year, recording 9.5 sacks and 115 solo tackles. His disruptive play helped cut points allowed from 425 to 257, setting the stage for Bill Parcells’ defense that captured the franchise’s first Super Bowl in 1986.

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Story summary

The New York Giants beat the Arizona Cardinals 36-24, moving to 3-1 and claiming sole NFC East lead.
Rookie linebacker Arvell Reese recorded nine solo tackles, one tackle for loss, three passes defensed and an interception.
Reese leads the NFL with 27 solo tackles after four games.
Linebacker Abdul Carter said Reese could vie for Defensive Rookie of the Year, a Giants title not won since 1981.

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