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NY Giants’ Azeez Ojulari sacks Taylor Heinicke, looks like difference-maker

By Matt Lombardo

Sep 16, 2021; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) scrambles against New York Giants linebacker Azeez Ojulari (51) during the first quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 16, 2021; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) scrambles against New York Giants linebacker Azeez Ojulari (51) during the first quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /
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Through his first two games, rookie Azeez Ojulari is already making a significant impact on the NY Giants defense 

Two weeks, two sacks for NY Giants second-round rookie edge rusher Azeez Ojulari.

Thursday night, in a huge spot on the Washington Football Team’s first possession of the game, Ojulari broke loose on 3rd down and 3, sacking quarterback Taylor Heinicke.

Ojulari’s sack brought Washington’s opening drive to a screeching halt.

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Daniel Jones capped the NY Giants’ ensuing possession with a touchdown run, to give New York an early 7-0 lead, with 8:21 remaining in the first quarter.

Chosen by the NY Giants with the No. 50 overall pick in the NFL Draft, Ojulari was hailed as one of the premier edge rushers and best value selections in the class. The University of Georgia alum is already starting to look like a difference-maker on a defense in desperate need of them.

Pro Football Focus credits Ojulari with three quarterback pressures, in addition to his first sack, in his debut last week. Against the Broncos, Ojulari only played on 13 pass-rushing snaps, which underscores the impact he’s already having on Patrick Graham’s NY Giants defense.

Matt Lombardo is FanSided’s National NFL Insider and writes Between The Hash Marks each Wednesday. Email Matt: Matt.Lombardo@FanSided.com.

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