The New York Giants opened their preseason schedule against the Buffalo Bills, and the spotlight naturally fell on Jaxson Dart’s electric debut.
Yet in the trenches, rookie offensive tackle Marcus Mbow delivered a performance that quietly turned heads for all the right reasons.
Holding down the right side with composure
Selected in the fifth round, Mbow lined up at right tackle for most of the afternoon and even saw snaps on the left.
His side of the field was largely uneventful — a positive sign for a young lineman adjusting to NFL speed.
While right guard Jake Kubas endured a rough outing, Mbow stayed steady, absorbing pressure and keeping his edge locked down.
That kind of stability from a rookie lineman isn’t common, especially in a debut against professional pass rushers.
Athle