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Patriots - Giants: NFL Week 12 injury report: Will Dexter Lawrence and Trent Brown play?

The New England Patriots are set to play against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford and have listed seven players as questionable.

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Among those are starting offensive tackle Trent Brown and starting linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley, who has been limited throughout the week’s injury reports.

Brown had missed two consecutive starts due to knee and ankle injuries and personal reasons. On the other hand, Bentley was inactive before the bye week due to a hamstring injury.

The New England Patriots have had perfect attendance from their 53-man roster throughout their preparation for Sunday’s game. They haven’t ruled anyone out of the match yet. However, the New York Giants will miss Evan Neal, their No. 7 overall pick from the 2022 NFL draft. Neal sustained an ankle injury that forced him out of his most recent start for the offensive line on November 5th.

Meanwhile, two Giants players are doubtful for Sunday’s game, including Dexter Lawrence, a reigning Pro Bowler and second-team All-Pro in the trenches. Lawrence has 41 tackles and four sacks this season but has been sidelined throughout the week due to a hamstring injury.

Brown, Bentley, and Parker were inactive on the Patriots’ side before their bye week. Parker has been in the NFL’s concussion protocol since October 29th and is questionable for Sunday’s game. Riley Reiff, a longtime tackle who has played 45 snaps between the guard spots this season, also saw his 21-day window to return from injured reserve open last week. He is also questionable for the game.

However, defensive lineman Christian Barmore and defensive back Myles Bryant have avoided game designations for New England after recent limited practices.

Injury Report

OUT

  • Patriots
    No players listed
  • Giants
    OT Evan Neal (ankle)

DOUBTFUL

  • Patriots
    No players listed
  • Giants
    WR Darius Slayton (neck)
    DT Dexter Lawrence (hamstring)

QUESTIONABLE

  • Patriots
    WR DeVante Parker (concussion)
    OT Trent Brown (ankle)
    G Riley Reiff (knee)
    DE Deatrich Wise Jr. (shoulder)
    LB Ja’Whaun Bentley (hamstring)
    CB Jonathan Jones (knee)
    ST Matthew Slater (ankle)
  • Giants
    RB Eric Gray (knee)

In a recent interview, the star defensive player, Dexter Lawrence, opened up about his remarkable career and emphasized his commitment to always being available for his team and striving to contribute to their success.

When questioned about his Iron Man reputation, the player expressed a deep pride in being reliable on the field. He underscored his dedication to helping the team secure victories, stating that his goal is always to be available and play a pivotal role in their success.

Reflecting on his recent health status, the player shared insights into his recovery process after dealing with tightness following a specific incident. Lawrence noted ongoing rehabilitation efforts that have loosened the affected areas, leaving him optimistic about his chances for the next game.

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