Overview
- Patterson said Lawrence faced double-teams on 29 of 40 plays against the Eagles, which he described as clear evidence of respect from opponents.
- He maintained that performance should be judged by coaches and the players who face Lawrence, adding that Banks’ criticism carries no merit in that evaluation.
- Patterson referenced research he requested from Giants PR, saying double-digit sack seasons by full-time nose tackles are historically rare.
- Lawrence’s output has fallen to a half-sack and four quarterback hits in eight games after recording nine sacks and 16 hits in 12 games last season.
- The Daily News argued the public defense distracts from New York’s league-worst 5.7 yards per carry allowed, as injuries leave both starting cornerbacks out for Sunday against the 49ers.