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The greatest individual defensive performances in Giants’ history

Where does Kayvon Thibodeaux’s game Sunday night against Washington rank?

Kayvon Thibodeaux celebrates after his strip sack - fumble recovery - TD against Washington.

The New York Giants’ stirring 20-12 victory over the Washington Commanders Sunday night was largely made possible by a bravura performance by rookie edge defender Kayvon Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux had his best game as a Giant to date in a season in which he has been trending upward. The play everyone will remember is his sack - strip - fumble recovery - touchdown on Washington quarterback Taylor Heinecke that changed the momentum of the game:

— Bobby Skinner (@BobbySkinner_) December 19, 2022

But Thibodeaux’s night summed up what Giants fans (and coaches, I suspect) find so exciting about their No.