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John Fennelly

Baldy Breakdown: Giants’ Dexter Lawrence ‘a dominant player’

The New York Giants defense may not be lighting up the stat sheet but they are doing the little things that make a difference, winning the battles up front that change the course of plays.

Former NFL offensive lineman turned NFL Network analyst, Brian Baldinger, believes it all starts from the interior of the defensive line with Dexter Lawrence, who coordinator Wink Martindale is turning into a top player.

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The edges have been dealing with injuries. Azeez Ojulari has been out with a calf injury and first-round pick Kayvon Thibodeaux, who began the season with a knee issue, has shown his pedigree and finally got his first sack on Sunday against Lamar Jackson.

“I think Thibodeaux has been good since he’s been here,” head coach Brian Daboll said. “He’s a very humble person. He loves the game of football. He had to fight through some stuff, obviously, injury-wise. He’s very attentive in meetings, he asks good questions. I think the players have a lot of respect for him. He got his first sack there at a critical time. It’s good to see the guys happy for him.”

That sack came late in the fourth quarter, stripping Jackson of the ball and effectively ending the game. Thibodeaux had been knocking on the door all game, though.

Also make note of the love Baldy gives to safety Julian Love.

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