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Week 11 Game Recap: New York Giants 16, Detroit Lions 10
What you need to know
| New York Giants |
Coming off a home loss, the Giants took to Ford Field in search of starting another win streak. In a hard fought battle, Tom Coughlin and his troops were able to leave the Motor City with another important NFC victory over the Lions.
Eli Manning led the aerial assault completing an efficient 28 of his 39 passes for 283 yards and a touchdown. The most important part of Manning's game was that he did not turn the ball over once to a hungry and fast Lions defense. Pacing the Giants' today was leading rusher Brandon Jacobs who accumulated 54 yards on the ground, while adding 49 of his own receiving, including a 10 yard touchdown catch. He left the game with an apparent hamstring injury and gave way to Reuben Droughns who added 39 total yards of his own en route to a victory.
The story of the game could very well be the New York defense, who accumulated three sacks and four total turnovers in the win. Michael Strahan, accountable for all three sacks in the game, was one of the many linemen who put pressure on Lions quarterback Jon Kitna, while the New York secondary forced three interceptions of their own.
| Detroit Lions |
The Lions came back home to Ford Field off a tough road loss and desperate for a victory. They had their chances, however could not capitalize as they turned the ball over four times and fell to 6-4 after a 16-10 loss.
Jon Kitna had a slow first half, however was able to turn it on in the second half as he completed 28 of 43 passes for 377 yards and a touchdown. His mistakes, however, proved costly today as he turned the ball over three total times and allowed the Giants to walk out with a victory. Two of Kitna's' three interceptions came in the final quarter with the Lions driving down field for what would have been go ahead touchdowns.
The rushing attack of Detroit was led by Kevin Jones who was only able to post 25 yards on 11 carries, while adding three receptions for 12 yards. Lions receiver Shaun McDonald led the team with seven receptions for 113 yards however was a costly figure in Jon Kitna's' last interception, as it bounced off his hands and into the awaiting arms of a Giants' defender.
The Detroit defense contained a high powered Giants' offense, holding them to 16 total points and forcing two turnovers. They kept all New York players in check, however could not keep Brandon Jacobs out of the end zone, as he scored the only offensive touchdown for the Giants, which proved to be the difference in the game.
What you ought to know
| QB Eli Manning, Pass: 28 - 39 - 283 - 1 TD / 0 INT, Rush: 5 - 5 - 0 |
Eli Manning put together a very efficient game completing 72 percent of his passes for 283 yards and a touchdown. He played a near flawless game, protecting the ball and not giving the Lions any chance to come up with an interception. Spreading the ball around to nine total targets, Manning consistently made his progressions and found the open receiver.
| RB Brandon Jacobs, Rush: 11 - 54 - 0, Rec: 4 - 49 - 1 (4 targets) |
Brandon Jacobs had very productive game both by air and land, as he combined for 103 total yards including 49 yards on four receptions. He scored the Giants lone touchdown in the game as he caught a dump pass from Eli Manning and did the rest, as he barreled towards the end zone. Jacobs unfortunately had his game cut short as he left in the third quarter with a hamstring injury.
| RB Reuben Droughns, Rush: 11 - 13 - 0, Rec: 3 - 26 - 0 (3 targets) |
Droughns played well in relief of Jacobs, amassing three catches for 26 yards while adding 11 yards on the ground.
| WR Plaxico Burress, Rec: 4 - 47 - 0 (11 targets) |
Burress and his signal caller were obviously not on the same page today as they often were unable to hook up, mainly because Burress was not at the spot that Manning was throwing to. He did not appear to be slowed by his injured ankle, as he was able to catch four balls for 47 yards and make some athletic moves in space.
| WR Amani Toomer, Rec: 4 - 39 - 0 (6 targets) |
Toomer saw some more balls come his way as we brought in four of his six targets for 39 yards. He was the main possession receiver, securing the ball past the sticks and continually moving the chains.
| WR Sinorice Moss, Rec: 4 - 46 - 0 (4 targets) |
Sinorice Moss saw extended action in the game and was able to haul in all four of his targets for 46 yards. He was a clear fourth option for quarterback Eli Manning, however produced when called upon as two of his four receptions went for a first down. Moss also added a fumble early in the game on his second reception.
| TE Jeremy Shockey, Rec: 5 - 41 - 0 (6 targets) |
Shockey again was targeted a good amount of times and was able to make the most out of his six targets, as he brought five of them in for 41 total yards. It was his 25th catch in his last four games; Shockey is clearly becoming used more in the New York passing attack.
| PK Lawrence Tynes 3 - 3 FG, 1 - 1 XP, 10 points |
Tynes made all three of his field goal attempts as he connected from a long of 46 yards and added a lone PAT attempt.
| NYG Rush Defense |
The New York rush defense was solid yet again as they allowed the Lions only rusher, Kevin Jones, to only gain 25 yards on 11 attempts. He was bottled up all day inside and outside and his inability to find any room against a stingy Giants front forced the Lions to abandoned the run and become very one dimensional.
| NYG Pass Defense |
The Giants pass defense showed up today in their traditional bend but don't break fashion as they allowed Lions' quarterback Jon Kitna to post 377 passing yards, and forcing him into three interceptions. Defensive End Michael Strahan tallied three total sacks on the day and cornerbacks Sam Madison and James Butler sealed the victory with interceptions on back to back drives late in the fourth quarter.
| QB Jon Kitna, Pass: 28 - 43 - 377 - 1 TD / 3 INT |
Kitna struggled in catch up mode today as he completed 28 of his 43 passes for 377 yards, a touchdown and three interceptions. Playing from behind and abandoning the run, Kitna was called upon to make the comeback and came up just short. He hit receiver Calvin Johnson on the Lions only scoring touchdown of the game and tried to go deep late in the game for the go ahead touchdown, however came up short and was intercepted by the Giants' James Butler.
| RB Kevin Jones, Rush: 11 - 25 - 0, Rec: 3 - 12 - 0 (4 targets) |
Jones was only able to accumulate 25 yards rushing while adding three receptions for 12 yards. He was clearly bottled up all day by the Giants front four and did not see many chances in the second half as the Lions took to the air for most of their offense.
| WR Shaun McDonald, Rec: 7 - 113 - 0 (14 targets) |
McDonald saw a team high 14 targets in the game, as he was able to bring in seven of them for 113 yards. He was the most reliable target for Jon Kitna and was able to always find the soft spot in the zone. On the Lions last drive however, Kitna and the Lions were trying to put together a go ahead drive and found an open McDonald, who had the ball bounce off his hands, and into the waiting arms of cornerback Sam Madison to end the game.
| WR Roy Williams, Rec: 6 - 106 - 0 (11 targets) |
Roy Williams saw another game with double digit targets, as he was able to bring in six of his 11 receptions for 106 yards. He as usual made some amazing catches in traffic and was dominant against any corner that was covering him.
| WR Mike Furrey, Rec: 5 - 41 - 0 (6 targets) |
Furrey was another possession receiver for the Lions as he caught five passes for 41 total yards.
| WR Calvin Johnson, Rec: 3 - 45 - 1 (3 targets) |
Johnson only saw three targets but made the most of them, as he was able to bring in all three for 45 yards and a touchdown. His touchdown grab, which was the Lions only one of the game, came in the second half, as Johnson used his leaping ability to haul in the 35 yard deep ball from Jon Kitna.
| WR Troy Walters, Rec: 1 - 19 - 0 (1 targets) |
Walters caught his only target from Jon Kitna for a total of 19 yards.
| PK Jason Hanson 1 - 2 FG, 1 - 1 XP, 4 points |
Jason Hanson connected on his only attempt of the day, a 42 yard try, while adding the Lions lone extra point.
| DET Rush Defense |
The Detroit rush defense held Brandon Jacobs and Reuben Droughns in check, as they were able to hold the duo to 67 total yards and keep them out of the end zone. The stretched out Brandon Jacobs, and were able to limit the big plays on the ground.
| DET Pass Defense |
The Detroit pass defense was solid against a tough Giants passing attack however, they were not able to slow them down enough to get a victory. They allowed one passing touchdown in the game and gave up a total of 283 passing yards, spread out among nine different receivers. They were able to sack Giants quarterback Eli Manning only twice and were not able to force him into any interceptions.
