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5 things we learned from NY Giants nail-biting win over Carolina

By Braulio Perez

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 18: Brian Burns #53 of the Carolina Panthers pressures Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants during the third quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on September 18, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 18: Brian Burns #53 of the Carolina Panthers pressures Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants during the third quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on September 18, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – SEPTEMBER 11: Defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux #5 of the New York Giants looks onward during warm ups against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on September 11, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – SEPTEMBER 11: Defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux #5 of the New York Giants looks onward during warm ups against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on September 11, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images) /

3. The G-Men need Kayvon Thibodeaux and Azeez Ojulari healthy

Earlier in the week, there was some optimism that both Kayvon Thibodeaux (knee) and Azeez Ojulari (calf) would be able to suit up for this one. Thibodeaux was even feeling confident he’d get himself ready. Instead, both guys weren’t able to put the pads on and we’ll have to wait until next week to see them.

You could tell just how much the Giants defense missed both playmakers in the Week 2 matchup. Baker Mayfield simply had too much time in the pocket and the lack of pressure off the edge was quite noticeable. Thibodeaux and Ojulari could have made Mayfield’s life a nightmare if they were healthy enough to play.

They’re going to be quite the tag team once they are able to make their 2022 debuts. For Thibodeaux in particular, the No. 5 overall pick is chomping at the bit to take the field for his first regular season game. The stage will be set for him in Week 3 against the Dallas Cowboys, as he’ll hope to make some big plays during Monday Night Football.

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