New York Giants huge receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette shined in Week 17 towards the Indianapolis Colts, returning the second-half kickoff 100 yards to the home.
Smith-Marsette had been near breaking one off for weeks and it lastly occurred on Sunday, a lot to the delight of his teammates.
To the home! 🏠
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— New York Giants (@Giants) December 29, 2024
The return, which gave the Giants a 28-13, was tied for the longest kick return in workforce historical past and was their first since October 25, 2015 (Dwayne Harris).
“Any individual advised me it was the primary one since 2015,” Smith-Marsette stated after the sport. “9 years, that’s a fairly very long time. I’m glad. Hopefully, I can do it once more someday.”
Smith-Marsette’s effort was additional rewarded on Monday as he was named the NFC Particular Groups Participant of the Week.
The NFC Gamers of the Week! (Week 17) pic.twitter.com/6G2TBILyEd
— NFL (@NFL) December 31, 2024
For the Giants, that is their second NFC Particular Groups Participant of the Week Award this season. Defensive again Isaiah Simmons beforehand took dwelling the distinction in Week 5.
