The New York Giants just watched one of their most important special teamers take a terrifying shot in the middle of a game they can’t afford to lose.

Giants wide receiver and return specialist Gunner Olszewski headed straight to the medical tent on Monday night after New England Patriots linebacker Christian Elliss drilled him on a second-quarter punt return, jarring the ball loose for a fumble and Patriots recovery. Expand Tweet

Olszewski tried to cut upfield near his own 25 when Elliss flew down the coverage lane and put his shoulder square into Olszewski’s chest. The ball popped out, the Patriots pounced on it, and the Giants’ All-Pro returner stayed down as trainers rushed in.

NFL columnist and Giants beat reporter Pat Leonard described the scene on X, saying Olszewski

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