Then on the Giants’ next series, there was MMcB again, peeling off coverage, speeding back toward the goal line, and punching the ball from former Jets WR Braxton Berrios’ grip, with Stiggers recovering in the end zone for a touchback. Two defensive series, two takeaways, leading to 7 points scored and at least 3 points saved. Despite the 23-6 defeat, those plays still mattered to Glenn.
“The pick, man, it was a tipped ball, He was running to the ball and ended up getting the pick,” the head coach said. “And the ability to punch the ball out like he did, that’s something that we talk about, that we practice quite a bit. Just hat’s off to him for doing what he’s always done.”
Then mix in those 9 tackles. Not only did they tie for the game high with DL teammate Jack Heflin but they set a pro-game personal best, going all the way back to his two preseasons with San Francisco in 2022-23. Here are McCrary-Ball’s top tackle games in his 5 NFL preseasons and 3 regular seasons: