All News & Analysis

If healthy, Giants' RB depth looks to be improved from last season

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 25: Shane Vereen #34 of the New York Giants runs with the ball against the Washington Redskins during their game at MetLife Stadium on September 25, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

  • Despite only having 181 snaps between them due to in injury in 2016, early in the season, Darkwa was playing an average of 24 percent of snaps, and Vereen saw 35 percent.
  • When used in 2016, Vereen played just 70 percent of passing plays and 30 percent of run plays — down from 83 percent of pass plays in 2015.
  • On just 19 pass-blocking attempts, Vereen allowed three hurries — two more than teammate Paul Perkins surrendered on 32 pass blocks.
  • Darkwa averaged 2.53 yards after contact per attempt, most among Giants running backs in 2016.

Shane Vereen 2016 positional breakdown

All Featured Tools

Subscriptions

Unlock the 2023 Fantasy Draft Kit, with League Sync, Live Draft Assistant, PFF Grades & Data Platform that powers all 32 Pro Teams

$31 Draft Kit Fee + $8.99/mo
OR
$89.88/yr + FREE Draft Kit