Giants' defense was worst in NFL with Deonte Banks on the field in 2025
Analytical data shows just how bad the New York Giants' defense was when CB Deonte Banks was on the field in 2025.
The New York Giants ' defensive struggles in 2025 were starkly highlighted by advanced metrics involving cornerback Deonte Banks. Based on on/off splits recently shared by Justin Penik of Talkin' Giants , the team's EPA per play was eight times worse when Banks was on the field compared to when he was off it. This dramatic disparity shifted the Giants from an average defensive ranking around 18th in EPA per play without him to the league's worst at 32nd with him on the field.
Deonte Banks on/off the field splits. Giants EPA/Play was 8 times worst when Banks was on the field versus off the field. It's the difference between the Giants being 18th in EPA/Play and 32nd.
Average defense when he's off the field. Worst defense in the league when he's on. pic.
twitter. com/ipAMlEIMZj ā Justin Penik (@JustinPenik) March 24, 2026 Banks, a first-round pick in 2023, saw limited starting opportunities last season, appearing in 16 games with just six starts as the Giants leaned on Paulson Adebo and Cor'Dale Flott in the secondary. His coverage issues persisted, contributing to poor overall defensive efficiency during his snaps.