Deonte Banks has faced significant challenges in his second season, allowing six touchdowns in nine games, with four of those in man coverage, leading all cornerbacks in the league. McLaurin observed that Banks is "not really aggressive in the red zone," which has contributed to his struggles. Despite showing potential in spurts, his inconsistency has led to scrutiny, including being benched for a half in a recent game. Giants passing game coordinator Jerome Henderson emphasized the importance of Banks making impactful plays consistently, highlighting the need for him to elevate his performance in critical moments.