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Giants Q&A: How did rookie linebacker Quincy Roche stun Raiders?

Darnay Holmes, right, and Quincy Roche of the Giants celebrate after a turnover late in the fourth quarter clinched a victory against the Raiders at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. Credit: Jim McIsaac

Think Quincy Roche will remember his first career sack?

Undoubtedly. The rookie linebacker who was claimed off waivers from the Steelers at the beginning of the season and has emerged as a starting edge rusher for the Giants in the past two games, came up with his biggest play of the game when the team needed it the most. In the final minute, after spending most of the game working a power rush, he looped around Raiders left tackle Kolton Miller and stripped Derek Carr of the ball to seal the 23-16 victory.