New York
Giants
3-11
17
FINAL
20
Detroit
Lions
14-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested Week 16 matchup, the Detroit Lions held off the New York Giants with a final score of 20-17, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season nears its end. Both teams faced high stakes, but it was the Lions who managed to hold off the Giants in a crucial late-game effort.
Jared Goff was the standout performer for Detroit, throwing for 271 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Jahmyr Gibbs contributed with a solid ground game, racking up 76 rushing yards, while Jameson Williams was the top target in the passing attack, finishing with 77 receiving yards. Together, they formed a balanced offensive unit that kept the Giants' defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Lions made key plays that turned the tide of the game, with Alim McNeill recording a pivotal sack that disrupted a critical Giants drive. The Giants' Tremaine Edmunds led all players with nine total tackles, but it was Detroit's ability to generate pressure and create turnovers that proved decisive. Ultimately, Goff's late-game composure, paired with timely defensive stops, allowed the Lions to outlast the Giants in this crucial contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 40 | 28 | 271 | 2 | 0 | 105.3 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 36 | 23 | 232 | 1 | 0 | 91.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 16 | 76 | 4.8 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 10 | 44 | 4.4 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 10 | 38 | 3.8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Williams | WR | 7 | 77 | 11.0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Tyler Conklin | TE | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kendrick Law | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Jones | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adoree' Jackson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Jones | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyre West | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rolder | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Barnes | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 34 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Sauls | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

