New York Giants rookie Kayvon Thibodeaux has made a big impact for his team in recent weeks and the strong play continued against the Indianapolis Colts.
The young pass-rusher had four tackles, one sack and two tackles for a loss against Colts quarterback Nick Foles in the first half of their game. New York took a 24-3 halftime lead.
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New York Giants defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Washington Commanders on December 18, 2022, in Landover, Maryland.
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But it was a sack by Foles late on the Colts’ final drive of the first half that raised eyebrows. Thibodeaux came to Foles for his fourth sack of the season and celebrated by making snow angels on the dry turf of MetLife Stadium. Next to Thibodeaux’s snow angels was Foles, who was in pain.
Foles seemed to writhe in pain as the pass-rusher celebrated next to him. It wasn’t clear if Thibodeaux knew Foles was injured on the play, but the optics didn’t look great and the NFL world that watched the game had their say on the move on social media.
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Sam Ehlinger came into the game for Foles in the second half.
The Giants came into the game needing a win to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2016 season.
Vikings running back Dalvin Cook runs from New York Giants defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux on December 24, 2022 in Minneapolis.
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New York Giants defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux warms up before the Indianapolis Colts game at MetLife Stadium on January 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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Thibodeaux has been a big reason the Giants have turned things around. New York made him the No. 5 overall pick in the 2022 draft and he’s been a key player since he debuted in Week 3.
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He had 44 tackles, three sacks, and a fumble recovery for a touchdown before the game against the Colts.