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DLNYG7 insightsLatest Jul 18, 2026
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NegativeProjectionJul 18, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Burns' 16.5 sacks in 2025 (career-high, second time reaching double figures) are analyzed as potentially unsustainable. While Burns was 'fantastic' in 2024 with 8.5 sacks, his advanced metrics don't fully support his sack total: 7.7% pass rush pressure rate (30th among 62 qualifiers) and 7.0% pass rush win percentage (60th). The source suggests Burns may 'fall back to earth' given he's entering his eighth season, comparing him to Myles Garrett and noting 'He's not going to reach those numbers every year.' However, the source credits Burns with finishing plays when he gets pressure and expects a different defensive scheme under new coordinator Dennard Wilson may impact his production differently.
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PositiveProjectionJul 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Edge defender Brian Burns ranked No. 43 on Pro Football Network's top 100 players list with a 90.9 PFSN Impact score, third among edge defenders behind Myles Garrett and Aidan Hutchinson. His 16.5 sacks in 2025 marked a career high and ranked second in the entire NFL; since entering the league in 2019, his 71.0 career sacks rank fifth-most across the league. He also placed sixth among edge rushers with an 86.0 run-defense score, demonstrating elite two-way production after finding new life in New York following his acquisition after the 2023 season.
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PositiveProjectionJul 9, 2026ESPN NFL
Burns climbed to No. 9 in ESPN's rankings after putting it all together in Year 7, finishing second in the league with 16.5 sacks and earning second-team All-Pro honors. His sack total was the highest by a Giants player since Jason Pierre-Paul in 2011. Burns' 31 quarterback hits in 2025 ranked fourth among all defensive players, and he was the NFL's lone player with five multiple-sack games last season. While his talent was obvious upon entering the league in 2019, production had been spotty throughout his career. A coordinator noted he was "different than in years past," more of a "force consistently, more of a pain in the ass to play against."
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PositiveProjectionJul 8, 2026ESPN NFL
Burns climbed to No. 9 in ESPN's rankings after putting it all together in Year 7, finishing second in the league with 16.5 sacks and earning second-team All-Pro honors. His sack total was the highest by a Giants player since Jason Pierre-Paul in 2011. While his talent was obvious entering the league in 2019, production had been spotty throughout his career; some evaluators wanted to see him routinely play with more power. In 2025, he was markedly different—more of a consistent force and pain to play against. His 31 quarterback hits ranked fourth among all defensive players, and he was the NFL's lone player with five multiple-sack games last season.
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PositiveRoleJul 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Edge defender with versatile linebacker capability; athletic profile (6-foot-5, 250 pounds, 34-inch arms, 4.53-second 40) supports defensive scheme flexibility. Can play as true outside linebacker, drop into space, and play downhill. Part of the Giants' shocking athleticism throughout their second level; contributes to the rare athletic traits that litter their defensive front, giving defensive coordinator enviable depth and options for ways to attack offenses.
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PositiveProjectionJun 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Brian Burns of the New York Giants is coming off a 16.5-sack season, trailing only Myles Garrett; he finished Top 5 among all edge rushers in pass-rush win rate on third down last season. With New York expected to contend for a playoff spot following its coaching staff overhaul, his odds could shorten quickly if the Giants start stacking wins early. The source recommends taking a shot on Burns at +3300 odds prior to Week 1 action.
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