New York Giants faced the downtrodden colts in hopes of defeating them and clinching a playoff spot. Giants’ rookie Kayvon Thibodeaux made an impact in the game, but he raised some eyebrows for different reasons.
The rookie edge rusher was terrorizing the Colts quarterback Nick Foles the entire first half as he racked up four tackles, two sacks, and two tackles for loss against the dismantled Colts team. During his lone sack in the first half, his celebration raised some questions as he was seen celebrating right next to the Colts quarterback Nick Foles, who was visibly hurt.
During the last minute of the second quarter, Thibodeaux bolted past the Colts’ offensive line and sacked Nick Foles with a heavy hit. The rookie celebrated his fourth sack of the season by doing snow angels next to Foles, who was writhing in agony on the ground. Thibodeaux did not stop his celebration until a Colts’ medical staff came to check on Foles. The Colts QB was carted off the field and Sam Ehlinger filled in for him in the second half.
Thibodeaux later cleared that he was unaware that Nick Foles was injured in the play. But the celebration next to a hurt guy didn’t look good, and many NFL fans took notice of it and also shared some strong opinions about it.
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NFL Fans on social media had some mixed reactions towards the Thibodeaux celebration next to a hurt player, mostly negative. The incident happened during the last minute of the second quarter in the Colts-Giants matchup in week 17 of the NFL regular season.
Nick Foles down on the ground, after a sack and convulsing on the ground. They are bringing the cart out. As Kayveon Thibodeaux lays next to him doing a “snowman” and then goes to the sideline and celebrates putting Foles “to sleep”. Come on man.
— Matthew Berry (@MatthewBerryTMR) January 1, 2023Along with the snow angel celebration on the MetLife Stadium’s turf, Thibodeaux was also caught by the sideline cameras doing a ‘put to sleep’ gesture which agitated the NFL fans even more.
I get he didn't know but man is this a bad look.
— MikeyPerk (@mikeyperk) January 1, 2023Classless and should be a penalty. Even if not hurt doing 12 snow angels in middle of clock running has to be excessive celebration, taunting, delay. Something …
— Commanders Fan86 (@evansw86) January 1, 2023In the New NFL that is a Penalty 50% of the Time. Full Body Weight Penalty. Not sure he knew Foles was hurt while he was doing “Snow Angels”. But doing the Sleep on the Sidelines. Dude, Celebrate your Sack and Show some Class. Bush League move pic.twitter.com/jnZcXGggEa
— JBFazz1213 (@JBFazz1213) January 1, 2023Should have been flagged and should be fined by both his team AND NFL.
Disgusting behavior.
— Jeremy St.Louis 🇨🇦 (@jrstlouis) January 1, 2023These Giants fans defending this are so on brand.
— ch85sports (@ch85sports) January 1, 2023I don't want to hear the excuse that Kayvon Thibodeaux didn't know Nick Foles was hurt. He just drilled a dude onto his stomach on the turf. Maybe check to see if he can get up before you start doing snow angels right next to him? https://t.co/KJlfnISaDv
— Nate Atkins (@NateAtkins_) January 1, 2023Kayvon Thibodeaux may have just ended defensive celebrations in the NFL.
What an ugly display next to a writhing in pain Nick Foles on what may very well be his last career snap.
— Jeff McMenamin (@SixersBlog) January 1, 2023The rookie defensive end has addressed the issue by saying that he was not aware of Foles’ injury while he was celebrating next to him. “When I did realize that he was hurt, that’s when we started getting up,” Thibodeaux said after the game. “When you’re doing a celebration, you’re not looking to see who’s doing what. But I hope he gets well and I hope he’s all right.”
Kayvon Thibodeaux on doing snow angels after his Foles sack: “When I did realize that he was hurt, that’s when we started getting up. When you’re doing a celebration, you’re not looking to see who’s doing what. But I hope he gets well and I hope he’s all right.” #giants pic.twitter.com/UhUs9K5PvD
— Kimberley A. Martin (@ByKimberleyA) January 1, 2023The New York Football Giants ended up winning the game in a dominating fashion against the Indianapolis Colts and confirmed their spot in the NFC playoffs picture. They are headed to the postseason for the first time since 2016.
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