It’s a good week for Kayvon Thibodeaux.
The New York Giants defensive end has been named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week after a standout performance in Sunday’s crucial 20-12 win over the Washington Commanders.
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The rookie, who was the No. 5 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, recorded a career and game-high 12 tackles (nine solo), including three for loss. He was also responsible for getting the Giants on the board with a touchdown on a on a one-yard fumble return in the second quarter.
Here are some fun facts, via NFL PR:
This is Thibodeaux’s first-career Defensive Player of the Week award, making him the sixth rookie to earn the honor this season. Only the 2014 season has had as many rookies win Defensive Player of the Week.
Thibodeaux joins linebacker Devon Kennard (2014) as the only Giants rookies to earn the honor and becomes the first former University of Oregon player to earn the award as a rookie
Thibodeaux registered career highs in tackles (12) and tackles for loss (three), as well as recording a strip-sack, which he returned for a touchdown in the second quarter of the Giants’ 20-12 win over the Commanders on Sunday Night Football.
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Saturday, the Giants (8-5-1) will travel to Minnesota to face the Vikings (11-3).
They will take the field firmly in the mix for a playoff spot as the No. 6 seed in the NFC. In fact, the Giants can punch their ticket for the postseason with a win and some help.
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Bridget Hyland may be reached at bhyland@njadvancemedia.com.
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New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) makes the final defensive play on a fourth down pass in the end zone intended for Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel (10) late in the fourth quarter on Sunday, December 18, 2022 in Landover, Md. The Giants won, 20-12.
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