EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) – One game into the season and New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin isn’t happy with his special teams.
The Giants were lucky they didn’t lose the season opener the way the unit played against the Carolina Panthers.
Rookie punter Matt Dodge had a 16.0 net average on three punts, including one that was blocked for a safety in the fourth quarter.
The punt coverage team finished 30th of 32 teams in the opening week, allowing Carolina 19 yards a return. The kickoff return coverage was 24th, allowing an average of 24.6 yards.
The Giants made little happen on their returns, averaging 13.4 yards on kickoff returns (31st overall) and 6.8 yards on punt returns (17th).
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