2024 Defense Stats
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50
SACKS
11.5
INT
0
FF
3
TD
0
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
In his sophomore campaign, Thibodeaux fulfilled the promise the Giants saw in him when they drafted him fifth overall in 2022, as he tied for 12th in the NFL with 11.5 sacks. He did sputter out a bit late in the campaign - he had only a half sack over five games following the team's Week 13 bye - but the overall picture he painted was of a potentially dominant pass rusher for years to come. New York's addition of Brian Burns via trade in the offseason should improve Thibodeaux's outlook further, as opponents will have a harder time double-teaming him with Burns now in the fold. Read Past Outlooks
Working in new defensive scheme
Thibodeaux and fellow edge rusher Brian Burns will be heavily depended upon to pressure the quarterback this season under new defensive coordinator Shane Bowen, Matt Citak of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Under since-ousted defensive coordinator Wink Martindale last year, the Giants blitzed 46.2 percent of the time, the second-highest rate in the league. Meanwhile, Bowen's Tennessee Titan defense blitzed on just 20.4 percent of defensive plays -- 24th in the NFL. Bowen's approach is likely to carry over to his work with New York, which means that Thibodeaux's and Burns' importance as pass rushers will be magnified. That could lead to Thibodeaux ascending to new heights after breaking out with 11.5 sacks in his second NFL campaign last year.
Under since-ousted defensive coordinator Wink Martindale last year, the Giants blitzed 46.2 percent of the time, the second-highest rate in the league. Meanwhile, Bowen's Tennessee Titan defense blitzed on just 20.4 percent of defensive plays -- 24th in the NFL. Bowen's approach is likely to carry over to his work with New York, which means that Thibodeaux's and Burns' importance as pass rushers will be magnified. That could lead to Thibodeaux ascending to new heights after breaking out with 11.5 sacks in his second NFL campaign last year.
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Measurables Review
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How do Kayvon Thibodeaux's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 5"Weight
258 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.58 secBench Press
27 repsHand Length
9.75 inArm Length
33.13 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Thibodeaux didn't rack up sacks like some expected him to in his rookie campaign, but he still demonstrated the ability to be a dominant NFL defender. The fifth overall pick in the 2022 Draft logged a modest four sacks, but he also registered 40 pressures, 25 hurries and five batted passes along with 49 tackles. Thibodeaux is unquestionably a big part of the Giants' future, and he'll be given every opportunity to grow into an elite pass rusher. He'll likely become even more of an IDP asset in fantasy as he further learns the intricacies of the NFL game.
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Posts 11.5 sacks in second season
Thibodeaux finished the 2023 campaign with 50 tackles (26 solo), including 11.5 sacks, and added four pass defenses along with three forced fumbles over 17 games.
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Shines with eight stops
Thibodeaux recorded eight tackles, including a half-sack, and forced a fumble against Green Bay in Monday's 24-22 victory.
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Picks up two more sacks Sunday
Thibodeaux totaled five tackles (three solo), including two sacks, in Sunday's 31-19 Week 11 win versus Washington.
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Will play Sunday
Thibodeaux has cleared concussion protocol and will play in Sunday's game against the Commanders, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
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Practicing again on limited basis
Thibodeaux (concussion) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
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Breakout season coming?
Bucky Brooks of NFL.com suggests Thibodeaux could enjoy a breakout season in 2024.
ANALYSIS
Thibodeaux already put himself firmly on the NFL radar in his second season, posting 11.5 sacks and three forced fumbles while also recording a fumble recovery across 17 regular-season games in 2023. However, Brooks believes the Oregon product could take another step forward this coming campaign while playing alongside offseason addition Brian Burns and second-team All-Pro defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. Brooks predicts both will absorb plenty of blockers.
Thibodeaux already put himself firmly on the NFL radar in his second season, posting 11.5 sacks and three forced fumbles while also recording a fumble recovery across 17 regular-season games in 2023. However, Brooks believes the Oregon product could take another step forward this coming campaign while playing alongside offseason addition Brian Burns and second-team All-Pro defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. Brooks predicts both will absorb plenty of blockers.