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New York Giants fans have been warned about a major problem concerning standout left tackle Andrew Thomas.
They haven’t had much to cheer during a miserable 2025 NFL season, but fans of the New York Giants have been warned not to ignore one of the few bright spots of this campaign, left tackle Andrew Thomas, who needs help with his Pro Bowl credentials.
It’s a problem spelled out by Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post. He lamented how “In a major oversight, Thomas, who analytics show is among the league’s premier left tackles, is not among the top 10 offensive tackles in the fan vote for the Pro Bowl. Players and coaches will cast their votes before Pro Bowlers are announced in Week 18.”
Dunleavy also urged fans of Big Blue to “Rally to the cause of one your bright spots.” In this case, the cause is to get Thomas, who has been the best performer on a much-improved offensive line, a first trip to the league’s annual all-star game in his career.
It didn’t happen when “Thomas was similarly underappreciated in 2022, when he was named a Second-Team All-Pro (more exclusive honor) by a panel of Associated Press voters but missed the Pro Bowl.”
The numbers are there for voters to correct this wrong and appropriately honor one of the few standouts on a Giants roster otherwise shorn of marquee talent.
Andrew Thomas Deserves First Pro Bowl Nod
Thomas is playing well enough to merit a spot in the Pro Bowl, but he wants more than individual plaudits. The player taken fourth overall in the 2020 NFL draft has enjoyed only one winning season and a single trip to the playoffs since entering the pros.
It makes sense for No. 78 to want more, and he told Dunleavy that “To leave no doubt and be dominant is what I’m aiming for, but I would rather win than the accolades. I would rather get this turned around.”
He may not be chasing personal glory, but Thomas is playing at a Pro Bowl level. As Dunleavy noted, the Giants’ blindside protector “ranks No. 2 in fewest sacks allowed, longest average time to pressure (3.9 seconds) and fewest quick quarterback pressures.”
#NYGiants Andrew Thomas ranks No. 2 in fewest sacks allowed, longest average time to pressure (3.9 seconds) and fewest quick quarterback pressures.
But he isnt top 10 in Pro Bowl fan vote? Cmon.
‘To leave no doubt and be dominant is what I’m aiming for,” Thomas said. “But I
Those numbers are beyond impressive when measured in the broader context of the challenges Thomas and the Giants have faced this season.
Giants Need Core Talent at Key Positions
Stability at key spots should be what the Giants crave during the offseason, whether Joe Schoen is still the general manager or not. Thomas qualifies as somebody the franchise can rebuild around after the way he rebounded from a nagging injury issue to produce arguably the finest season of his career.
Not only has Thomas overcome the challenge of staying healthy, he’s also remained consistent in front of a carousel at quarterback. Rookie Jaxson Dart seized the starting reins after veteran Russell Wilson had begun the season at the controls, while journeyman backup Jameis Winston has also had his moments.
Dart is a potential keeper who’s doing the right things to emulate greatness, but he also needs to be smarter about when he runs and risks taking extra hits. It will help Dart more if the Giants can keep the best of his supporting cast on the field in 2026, after losing star wide receiver Malik Nabers and tenacious young running back Cam Skattebo to season-ending injuries this year.
There are enough playmakers for the Giants to field a useful offense next season, provided things remain secure in the trenches. Thomas has been exceptional, but a solid veteran who is headed for free agency should be retained after securing another vital position.
In the meantime, a once shaky O-line now being considered a team strength is another compelling reason for Giants fans to get Thomas to the Pro Bowl.
James Dudko covers the New York Giants, Washington Commanders, New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens for Heavy.com. He has covered the NFL and world soccer since 2011, with bylines at FanSided, Prime Time Sports Talk and Bleacher Report before joining Heavy in 2021. More about James Dudko
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