New York
Giants
7-7
7
FINAL
28
Detroit
Lions
10-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 16 matchup, the Detroit Lions decisively beat the New York Giants 28-7, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With this victory, the Lions not only asserted their dominance but also dealt a significant blow to the Giants' postseason hopes, leaving New York scrambling as the regular season winds down.
Detroit’s offense was led by an explosive performance from running back Bhayshul Tuten, who racked up an impressive 250 rushing yards, showcasing his ability to break tackles and find gaps in the defense. Quarterback C.J. Stroud managed to throw for 179 yards and a touchdown, but his efforts were overshadowed by Tuten’s stellar ground game. Jerry Jeudy was the standout receiver for the Giants, collecting 84 yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with Detroit’s offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Lions were anchored by Cody Barton, who recorded eight total tackles, helping to stifle the Giants' offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Tuten’s long touchdown run shifted momentum firmly in Detroit’s favor, making it clear that the Lions meant business. Although A.J. Epenesa tallied a sack for New York, the Lions’ defense effectively limited the Giants’ scoring opportunities, sealing a convincing win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 32 | 17 | 53% | 179 | 1 | 1 | 67.0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 18 | 8 | 44% | 169 | 1 | 2 | 57.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 19 | 250 | 13.2 | 71 | 3 | 77 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 15 | 71 | 4.7 | 38 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 2 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Will Dissly | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 7 | 84 | 12.0 | 14 | 1 | 26 | 1 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 18 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 18 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 6 | 35 | 5.8 | 27 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teddye Buchanan | WILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Epenesa | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| LT Overton | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyron Crawford | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Israel Mukuamu | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Barnes | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

