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Hutchinson Brushes Off Giants Tackle’s Critique After Game-Winning OT Sack

Dan Campbell defended the edge rusher’s productivity under frequent chips and double teams.

Overview

  • Aidan Hutchinson ended Detroit’s 34-27 overtime win by sacking Jameis Winston on fourth-and-5, capping a day with six tackles and a franchise-record six quarterback hits.
  • Giants right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor said Hutchinson "did not do a damn thing" until the final play; Hutchinson replied that the win and the timing of the sack are what matter.
  • Hutchinson leads the Lions with 8.5 sacks through 11 games, while reported pressure totals vary, with MLive listing 68 and the Detroit Free Press/Yahoo noting 60, tied with Micah Parsons.
  • Campbell said New York devoted extra resources to Hutchinson, praising his impact even as he played a season-high 77 snaps.
  • With a short turnaround to Thanksgiving, Hutchinson said he is moving on to the Packers and described the matchup as as big as any regular-season game.