Brian Burns’ day job is taking down quarterbacks. On Tuesday, the Giants linebacker explained why he wants to take down another opponent: the stigma surrounding autism.

He and his brother Stanley McClover hosted a luncheon at MetLife Stadium for dads who have children with autism. It’s a cause close to Burns’ heart since his 7-year-old nephew Champ, McClover’s son, has autism.

It’s also motivated Burns to use his foundation, Brian Burns Family Charities, to start the “I Am a Champion of Autism” initiative. The goal include promoting inclusion and understanding of autism as well as empower families, especially fathers, of autistic children.

“Just bringing awareness to support my brother, support my nephew,” Burns said. “Just letting the autism community know that I’m here and I care.”

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