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Giants' Week 1 Foe Serves Up Some Bulletin Board Material Ahead of Week 1 Game

Vikings LB Ivan Pace Jr, makes a bold prediction ahead of Sunday's regular-season opener.
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Dec 24, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. (40) and cornerback Mekhi Blackmon (5) react with teammates after a fumble recovery against the Detroit Lions during the game at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Dec 24, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. (40) and cornerback Mekhi Blackmon (5) react with teammates after a fumble recovery against the Detroit Lions during the game at U.S. Bank Stadium. | Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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The New York Giants are about to begin their 100th season of play on Sunday before their hometown crowd and a sizable gathering of franchise legends who will be on hand as part of the day’s festivities.

As if that plus wasn’t enough motivation for the Giants to deliver a “W,” Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan PAce, Jr. served up a fresh batch of bulletin board material when asked about the Giants offense.

““We abouta go crazy, man,” Pace said, chuckling. “It ain't even gonna be no matchup. We about go crazy on them.”

 When the interviewer pointed out that the Giants have players like receiver Malik Nabers, quarterback Daniel Jones, and running back Devin Singletary,  Pace said, “They look good, but I know our defense. I know what we have in this locker room.”

For those unaware, Pace is entering his second NFL season after going undrafted in the 2023 draft out of Cincinnati. 

He appeared in all 17 games last year as a rookie, making 11 starts and recording 102 tackles, two pass breakups, and 2.5 sacks.

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Patricia Traina
PATRICIA TRAINA

Patricia Traina has covered the New York Giants for 30+ seasons, and her work has appeared in multiple media outlets, including The Athletic, Forbes, Bleacher Report, and the Sports Illustrated media group. As a credentialed New York Giants press corps member, Patricia has also covered five Super Bowls (three featuring the Giants), the annual NFL draft, and the NFL Scouting Combine. She is the author of The Big 50: The Men and Moments that Made the New York Giants. In addition to her work with New York Giants On SI, Patricia hosts the Locked On Giants podcast. Patricia is also a member of the Pro Football Writers of America and the Football Writers Association of America.

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