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Giants Limited Dexter Lawrence to Pass Downs After In-Game Injury, Coach Says

Kafka said the Pro Bowler was 'dinged up,' prompting a pass-down-only plan.

Overview

  • Lawrence was not available to start overtime, and Kafka said he was in tears on the sideline wanting to re-enter.
  • The staff restricted him to second-and-long and third-and-long snaps, and he played 36 of 68 defensive snaps.
  • He was off the field for Jahmyr Gibbs’ explosive runs, including the 69-yard overtime touchdown, while the Lions had only 31 rushing yards on plays when he was in.
  • Kafka updated his postgame description from Lawrence being 'nicked' to 'dinged up pretty well.'
  • The team has not disclosed a diagnosis or timetable as it manages his workload before Monday night against the Patriots followed by a bye.