Giants’ Kayvon Thibodeaux celebrates being sacked as Colts’ Nick Foles writhes in pain

New York Giants rookie Kayvon Thibodeaux has had a major impact on his team over the past few weeks and the solid play continued against the Indianapolis Colts.

The young pass thrower had four tackles, a sack and two tackles for a loss to Colts quarterback Nick Foles in the first half of their game. New York took a 24-3 lead at halftime.

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But it was a sack on Foles near the end of the Colts’ final practice of the first half that raised some eyebrows. Thibodeaux arrived in 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 suffering.

Foles appeared to be writhing in pain as the passing thrower celebrated beside him. It was unclear if Thibodeaux knew Foles was injured on the play, but the optics didn’t look great and the NFL world watching the game voiced their thoughts on the move on social media. social.

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Sam Ehlinger entered the game for Foles in the second half.

The Giants entered the game needing a win to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since the 2016 season.

Vikings running back Dalvin Cook walks off New York Giants defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux, Dec. 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 was a big reason the Giants turned things around. New York made him the No. 5 overall pick in the 2022 draft and he’s been a key player since his debut 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.