The Detroit Lions and the New York Giants kicked off their preseason with a tightly contested game, resulting in a 21-16 victory for Detroit.
Offensive spotlight: In his second season, Jameson Williams had high expectations with the Detroit Lions before receiving a six-game suspension for violating the NFL’s gambling policy. However, Williams had the opportunity to showcase his skills in this game, playing 25 snaps. Although he had a dropped deep pass, he redeemed himself with a one-handed catch on a two-point conversion. Overall, he caught two passes for 18 yards.
The Giants’ quarterback, Tommy DeVito, had an impressive game, completing 15 of 24 attempts for 155 yards and one touchdown. Despite a late interception, DeVito displayed his potential as an undrafted rookie from Syracuse.
Defensive spotlight: Lions rookie safety Brian Branch continued his impressive performance from college into the NFL preseason. One of his standout plays was a big hit on Cole Beasley, resulting in a loss for the offense. Branch showcased his coverage skills with 12 snaps in that role.
Rookie spotlight: The Lions’ rookie Jahmyr Gibbs had an intriguing performance, specifically highlighting his role as a running back. He played 18 snaps solely in the backfield and scored a touchdown on his only target. While he also demonstrated solid tackling skills, the Lions hope this doesn’t become a significant aspect of his game.
Offensive line spotlight: The Giants’ offensive line saw several potential starters in action during the game. Although there was a mix of starters and backups, rookie John Michael Schmitz stood out in pass protection while facing inconsistencies in the run game. Guard Ben Bredeson had a similar performance, and right tackle Matt Peart, filling in for Evan Neal, struggled in pass protection with a couple of losses.
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