What can we learn from Giants’ PFF grades, snap counts vs. Colts?

Let’s check the Pro Football Focus graded and official snap counts for the New York Giants from Sunday’s 38-10 drubbing of the Indianapolis Colts.

Offensive grades

• The highest-graded offensive player for the Giants was wide receiver Richie James (87.5). That will happen when you catch all seven passes thrown your way and score a touchdown.
• Left tackle Andrew Thomas was the highest-graded offensive lineman (82.4). He had an 88.2 pass-blocking grade and did not allow a single pressure in 30 pass-blocking snaps.
• Oft-criticized right guard Mark Glowinski had a solid 76.5 overall grade. He allowed just one pressure in 30 pass-blocking snaps.
• Rookie right tackle Evan Neal (73.8) had a nice game. He allowed just one pressure in 30 pas-blocking snaps.
• Nick Gates was the lowest-graded offensive lineman at 51.0. He had a poor 27.1 pass-blocking grade, giving up two pressures in 14 pass-blocking attempts. Gates also had a tripping penalty.

Offensive snap counts

• Neal is the only Giant offensive player who played every snap.
• Gates ended up with 37 snaps and Ben Bredeson 36.

Defensive grades

• PFF really liked the work Landon Collins did, giving him a team-best 89.4 grade. His pick six helped a little as he had a 92.4 coverage grade.
• Xavier McKinney scored a 66.6 in his return.

Defensive snap counts

• McKinney played 48 snaps (83 percent) in his return to action.
• Collins played 32 snaps (55 percent).
• Edge defender Azeez Ojulari played just seven snaps. The Giants didn’t really need him.