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5 takeaways from the NY Giants incredibly clutch win over the Commanders

By Braulio Perez

Kayvon Thibodeaux, NY Giants. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Kayvon Thibodeaux, NY Giants. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 04: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Kayvon Thibodeaux #5 of the New York Giants in action against the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium on December 04, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 04: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Kayvon Thibodeaux #5 of the New York Giants in action against the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium on December 04, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /

2. Kayvon Thibodeaux was spectacular for the NY Giants on Sunday

Make no mistake about it, this was the Kayvon Thibodeaux (12 tackles, 3 TFL, one sack, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and one score) game. Goodness me, what a spectacular, out of this world showing by the No. 5 overall pick. Leading up to the SNF clash, Thibodeaux was asked if he liked playing in prime time, and he said ‘prime time likes me.” The pass-rusher wasn’t telling any lies there.

He got things going with a bang for the Giants on defense, posting a strip sack on Taylor Heinicke. Not only that, Thibodeaux then had the presence of mind to grab the ball and power his way into the end zone to put the Giants up 7-3. With the offense not looking hot on the opening few drives, this was just what the Giants needed.

Thibodeaux belongs in the Defensive Rookie of the Year conversation. While his sacks and tackles weren’t high to start off his NFL career, he was always being disruptive. In recent weeks, Thibodeaux has been seeing much more success in getting to the QB and getting him down.

His play against Washington in Week 13 was fantastic and he was even better in Week 15. Cheers to the youngster on his breakout game. We loved that it came with the world watching.

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