Andrew Thomas’s ascension continues, and more Giants notes

Andrew ThomasAndrew Thomas is the best offensive tackle in the NFL after two games. At least, Pro Football Focus says the New York Giants’ left tackle is.

Thomas, the third-year tackle taken No. 4 overall by the Giants in 2020, has a PFF grade of 89.1 thru two games. Rashawn Slater (83.4) is No. 2.

Thomas’s 88.3 run blocking grade is third among tackles thus far. His 82.8 pass blocking grade is fifth among tackles with at least 10 pass blocking snaps. Thomas has given up four pressures in 77 pass blocking snaps.

For Thomas, it appears that his climb toward becoming an elite player is continuing. In a miserable rookie season, Thomas gave up the second-most pressures of any tackle (57) in 2020.…