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Giants Returner Literally Had the Paint Knocked Off His Helmet in Brutal Collision
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- Gunner Olszewski left Monday Night Football with a concussion after a helmet-to-helmet hit by Christian Elliss.
- The hit caused Olszewski to fumble and the Patriots recovered at midfield.
- ESPN noted the sequence did not qualify as helmet-to-helmet because Olszewski was a ball carrier on the play.
- Olszewski was helped off the field and later ruled out to start the third quarter.
- The Giants trailed 30-7 at halftime after a rough first half for their specials teams.
- The injury added to a night already marked by physical plays and a prior sideline collision involving Jaxson Dart.
- Olszewski's helmet decal reportedly chipped after the hit, drawing attention online.
- Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart was also hit hard earlier in the first half, fueling the game's physical tone.
- The Giants would eventually add field goals to cut into the halftime deficit before intermission.
- The incident prompted social media reaction highlighting the helmet damage and the collision.
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