Detroit
Lions
2-0
20
FINAL
17
New York
Giants
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Divisional Round matchup, the Detroit Lions narrowly defeated the New York Giants by a final score of 20-17, advancing to the next stage of the playoffs. The stakes were high, as both teams fought for a chance to keep their Super Bowl dreams alive in the 2027 season.
Jaxson Dart showcased his skills for the Giants, throwing for 251 yards and two touchdowns, demonstrating precision and poise in the pocket. However, it was Jahmyr Gibbs who led the ground game for Detroit, rushing for 77 yards and providing a balanced attack to support their offense. Theo Johnson stood out as the top receiver for New York, racking up 90 receiving yards and keeping the Giants in contention throughout the game.
Defensively, the Lions made crucial plays that turned the tide. Jack Campbell's nine total tackles and Alim McNeill's sack were pivotal in applying pressure on Dart, while D.J. Reed's interception late in the game sealed the victory for Detroit. The Lions' defense held strong when it mattered most, showcasing resilience against a potent Giants offense and ensuring their spot in the next round.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 35 | 21 | 251 | 2 | 1 | 89.1 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 35 | 19 | 182 | 1 | 2 | 54.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 11 | 77 | 7.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 17 | 58 | 3.4 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tom Springs | MIKE | 10 | 33 | 3.3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 6 | 13 | 2.2 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 4 | 9 | 2.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Terrance Glover | SAM | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tanner Thomas | P | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Huntington | DT | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Castillo | TE | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Thomas | P | 7 | 90 | 12.9 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Chris Castillo | TE | 6 | 74 | 12.3 | 0 | 24 | 2 |
| Calvin Johnson Megatron | WR | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| Javier Chavez | FS | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Terrance Glover | SAM | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jalen Coleman | FS | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Mike Wallace | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tom Springs | MIKE | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Evan Huntington | DT | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dakota Brink | LEDG | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Stephen Lambert | WR | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quintin Billups | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rolder | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Fells | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dudley Starks | TE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Len Barney | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Thompkins | TE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gregory Turner | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Cohen | TE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Franklin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Skyler Gill-Howard | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Abney II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Cordova | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kelly | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrique Bates | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Freeman | MIKE | 2 | 2 | 2 | 48 |
| Antwan Presley | FS | 1 | 1 | 2 | 45 |

