Behind Seahawks enemy lines: 3 questions with Giants Wire

Liz Mathews
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The Seattle Seahawks will host the New York Giants in Week 13 at Lumen Field. Ahead of the matchup, Giants Wire managing editor, Dan Benton, answered three questions for Seahawks fans.

The Giants have now won three games in a row but are about to start the toughest stretch of their schedule. What do they need to do to emerge victorious in Seattle?

Nov 29, 2020; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) is injured during the third quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

This would have been a more straightforward answer had Daniel Jones been likely to start, but with this availability uncertain (and unlikely), things get a bit more complicated. Ultimately, they must rely on their defense to neutralize DK Metcalf, which is obviously easier said than done. I'd expect to see a Bill Belichick-like approach to that with CB2 following Metcalf and constant help over the top to help eliminate that infamous Russell Wilson deep ball. The defensive line will have to stay disciplined against both the run and pass, setting the edges and maintaining gap integrity to limit Chris Carson & Co. On the offensive side of the ball, ride the Wayne (Gallman) Train and pray.

If Daniel Jones' hamstring injury is serious enough to keep him out of Week 13, how is the backup quarterback situation shaping up in New York?

Nov 29, 2020; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; New York Giants quarterback Colt McCoy (12) runs during the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

It's not a great situation by any stretch of the imagination. Colt McCoy will draw the start and lean on his experience, but it was clear in Week 12 there's quite a bit of rust he has to knock off in a hurry. The team will likely bring in Alex Tanney (and possibly Joe Webb) on Saturday, but it's not going to change the depth in time for Sunday's game.

The Giants have found success in running back Wayne Gallman as of late. Can he get past the Seahawks' improved defense on Sunday?

Nov 29, 2020; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; New York Giants running back Wayne Gallman (22) celebrates his touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

The Seahawks have certainly done a good job stopping the run this season, which doesn't bode well for the Giants. Had Daniel Jones played, they could have taken advantage of the weak and lacking secondary, but now New York will have to rely on beating Seattle in an area they excel. That's just the way the cookie crumbles sometimes. The Giants' offensive line has made drastic strides in recent weeks, but this will certainly be one of their toughest tests.