The New York Giants are gearing up for a Week 12 clash with the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium, aiming to secure a victory on their home turf. However, the 3-8 Giants will face the 2-8 Patriots without the key presence of star defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence, who will be sidelined for the upcoming game.
As reported by Art Stapleton, Lawrence will be inactive in today’s matchup due to a hamstring injury that he sustained in the fourth quarter of the Giants’ recent triumph over the Washington Commanders. According to Lawrence himself, the injury occurred during one of the final plays of the game, specifically Isaiah Simmons’ interception returned for a touchdown. Consequently, Lawrence has been unable to participate in practice throughout the week.
This marks Lawrence’s first absence from a game this season, and his non-participation will be a significant setback for the Giants. The accomplished fifth-year defensive lineman has amassed impressive statistics, including four sacks, 41 combined tackles, 53 pressures, and four tackles for loss over 11 games this season. Lawrence was on track for a potential Pro Bowl selection and could have secured a spot on the All-Pro team for the second consecutive season.
With Lawrence out of the lineup, the Giants’ defensive interior will face a challenge, relying more heavily on players such as A’Shawn Robinson, Rakeem Nunez-Roches, DJ Davidson, and potentially rookie Jordon Riley to step up against the Patriots.
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