The New York Giants are gearing up for their Week 4 face-off against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night, but they’re contending with several injuries after a physical battle against the Cleveland Browns last Sunday. Dexter Lawrence Leads Giants’ Pass Rush The Giants leaned heavily on their pass rush to stifle the Browns’ offense, and it was superstar interior defender Dexter Lawrence who spearheaded the effort. Lawrence, who signed a four-year, $87.
5 million contract extension last year, has started the 2024 season in dominant fashion. The former first-round pick out of Clemson has already recorded 17 pressures and three sacks in the first three games, logging 149 total snaps. Lawrence’s presence on the field has been nearly constant over the past two weeks, and he’s on pace for an incredible 95 pressures and 17 sacks this season.
While those numbers are likely unrealistic over the long term, Lawrence’s high level of play is a cornerstone of the Giants’ defense. Impactful Performance Against Cleveland In the win over Cleveland, Lawrence notched two sacks, further establishing himself as one of the top defensive players in the NFL. With Aaron Donald retiring this past offseason, Lawrence is making a strong case for being the best defender in football.
However, the 26-year-old appeared on the injury report this week, nursing a foot issue sustained in the game against Cleveland. Injury Update: Lawrence Trending in the Right Direction Lawrence was limited in pract.