New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul is reportedly expected to play this Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to NFL reporter Ian Rapoport.
The Giants are expected to announce whether Pierre-Paul would play this weekend on Saturday, but no official news from the team has been released. The Giants are in first place in the NFC East, but their defense has clearly struggled this season. New York has the worst pass defense in the league and has given up an average of 315 passing yards per game.
While the Giants' secondary has struggled this season, their pass rush has been terrible. The Giants are last in the league in sacks and have only managed nine sacks in eight games. The return of Pierre-Paul could have a significant impact on this defense, as they have struggled to put any pressure on opposing quarterbacks.
The Giants will be with out cornerback Prince Amukamara and linebacker Jon Beason this Sunday, as the two have been ruled out, according to Giants reporter Jordan Raanan. Giants linebacker Uani Unga is listed as questionable, and their defense is in need of a serious boost after giving up 52-points to New Orleans last week. Giants' fans are hoping Pierre-Paul can provide that, as he can create havoc for opposing offenses. It is unknown how effective the Giants star defensive end can be since injuring his hand, but New York is clearly in need of a pass rush.
