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    Giants’ Dexter Lawrence Offers 'Petty' Reaction

    By Austin Givan,

    23 days ago

    The New York Giants earned their second divisional loss of the season to the Dallas Cowboys 20-15, continuing a difficult stretch against their NFC East rivals. Despite moving the ball effectively, the Giants failed to capitalize on drives. This marked yet another frustrating loss for New York, who now sits at 1-3 on the season.

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    Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence was candid in his postgame remarks.

    "No. I'm not getting no petty wins,” Lawrence said post game. “Whoever won on the scoreboard and that's the game. I don't give a damn about a petty win."

    That sentiment echoed the team’s frustration , as they struggled to convert scoring opportunities into points when it mattered most.

    On the opposite side of the ball the Cowboys' defense bottled up the Giants' run game , holding them to just 26 rushing yards, forcing Jones to shoulder the offensive load. Malik Nabers was once again a bright spot, finishing with over 100 yards receiving, but even his strong performance wasn’t enough to overcome the red zone inefficiencies.

    The Giants’ failure to execute in key positions , combined with a lack of a balanced offensive attack, led to their downfall. Despite holding their own at times, New York once again came up short against a to the Cowboys.

    Related: Brian Daboll's Cowardice Kept Giants From Pulling Off Upset

    Looking ahead, the Giants face mounting pressure as they prepare for their Week 5 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. With their season hanging in the balance, addressing red zone issues and finding a way to finish drives will be critical for New York to get back on track.

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