{"id":313791,"date":"2025-10-18T16:07:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T16:07:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/313791\/"},"modified":"2025-10-18T16:07:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T16:07:10","slug":"how-ny-giants-dl-dexter-lawrence-has-fared-vs-double-triple-team-blocking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/313791\/","title":{"rendered":"How NY Giants DL Dexter Lawrence Has Fared vs. Double, Triple Team Blocking"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dexter Lawrence II is a franchise pillar and one of the most impactful players<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>at his position. Still, the New York Giants<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>defensive tackle has not displayed the level of dominance fans have become accustomed to seeing. And there is an obvious reason why.<\/p>\n

Aside from the injury rust he had to shake off after suffering a dislocated elbow last Thanksgiving, Lawrence has endured constant attention from opposing offensive linemen.<\/p>\n

The two-time AP Second-Team All-Pro has faced the fourth-highest double-team rate in the NFL this season, logging a 71.51 percentage in 186 pass-rushes, per Pro Football Focus<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n

Two guys are not always enough, though, as illustrated by the number of triple-teams he sees on the field — 6.99 percent.<\/p>\n

Considering all the manpower it takes to contain the Giants’ nimble powerhouse, it is pretty impressive that he still manages to influence the action. <\/p>\n

While <\/strong>fighting through a double-team<\/strong><\/a>, Lawrence recorded an interception on Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Hebert that he almost returned for a touchdown in Week 3.<\/p>\n

The 6-foot-4, 340-pounder is still making his presence felt throughout the trenches, even if he is not yet meeting his usual elite standard. <\/p>\n

Besides the aforementioned pick, Lawrence has 10 total pressures, seven solo tackles, one tackle for loss, two quarterback hits, and two pass breakups.<\/p>\n

PFF has given him a74.9 pass-rush grade<\/strong><\/a> and a 77.7 overall defensive mark through six games, a visible decline from the high praise he received during the 2024 campaign. <\/p>\n

However, Lawrence’s value is arguably most reflected in what his teammates are doing.<\/p>\n

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Oct 9, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II (97) gestures during the first quarter of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium. \/ Brad Penner-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Brian Burns already has seven sacks in what is shaping up to be the best season of his career. Kayvon Thibodeaux has been a bright spot on run defense. And rookie Abdul Carter boasts 24 total pressures in 192 pass-rush snaps. These three individuals are all plenty talented on their own, but No. 97’s mere presence makes their lives much easier.<\/p>\n

Lawrence’s ability to draw multiple blockers on any given play is a testament to the level of respect and fear he inspires from the O-line. More importantly, it is helping <\/strong>the Giants’ defense<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>inch closer to its vast potential.<\/p>\n

The more double-teams the 27-year-old attracts, the more opportunities Burns, Thibodeaux, and Carter will have to wreak havoc in the backfield. That can be a thankless job as far as the public is concerned, but it is an incredibly important one.<\/p>\n

Once Lawrence feels fully like himself physically, his individual productivity will ideally increase to quantities that better resemble his <\/strong>All-Pro body of work<\/strong><\/a>. As long as the three-time Pro Bowler is on the defensive line, it is only a matter of time before he consistently terrorizes the offense.<\/p>\n

Based on PFF’s data, it appears Lawrence should get used to the additional adversity he is facing in the trenches. Teams know what everyone else does: one man can only do so much against this exceptionally athletic DT.<\/p>\n

Even two men will probably not prevent him from leaving an imprint on the game.<\/p>\n

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