Giants Blasted by Lions, 35-14
The Giants turned it over two times, managed only 197 yards of offense and were crushed by the Lions, 35-14, in Detroit.
Eli Manning went 18 for 33 for 163 yards passing, one touchdown and two picks. Matthew Stafford was more productive for the Lions, and finished 22 for 32 with 346 yards passing, three touchdowns (2 pass, 1 rush) and no interceptions.
Rashad Jennings gained 46 yards on 16 carries with a touchdown in addition to four receptions for 50 yards. Larry Donnell was a highlight, catching five balls for 56 yards with a score.
The New York defense struggled against the pass, but managed to slow down the run game, giving up 76 yards rushing and 346 passing. They got to Stafford once for a sack.
Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson was impressive, racking up 164 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Wide receiver Golden Tate was also solid with 93 receiving yards.
The Giants host the Cardinals (0-0) next week while the Lions head to Charlotte to face the Panthers (1-0).
Giants Passing Leaders | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grade | Name | Comp | Att | Yds | TDs | Int | ||||
D- | 61 | E. Manning | 18 | 33 | 163 | 1 | 2 | |||
Lions Passing Leaders | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grade | Name | Comp | Att | Yds | TDs | Int | ||||
A+ | 100 | M. Stafford | 22 | 32 | 346 | 2 | 0 | |||
Giants Rushing Leaders | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grade | Name | P | Att | Yds | YdsA | TDs | ||||
B+ | 88 | R. Jennings | RB | 16 | 46 | 2.9 | 1 | |||
- | - | A. Williams | RB | 5 | 9 | 1.8 | 0 | |||
C- | 70 | J. Jernigan | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | |||
Lions Rushing Leaders | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grade | Name | P | Att | Yds | YdsA | TDs | ||||
B- | 80 | J. Bell | RB | 15 | 51 | 3.4 | 1 | |||
C | 77 | R. Bush | RB | 9 | 15 | 1.7 | 0 | |||
B+ | 88 | G. Tate | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | |||
Giants Receiving Leaders | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grade | Name | P | Rec | Yds | YdsA | TDs | ||||
A | 94 | L. Donnell | TE | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 1 | |||
B+ | 88 | R. Jennings | RB | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 0 | |||
C- | 70 | J. Jernigan | WR | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 0 | |||
Lions Receiving Leaders | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grade | Name | P | Rec | Yds | YdsA | TDs | ||||
A+ | 100 | C. Johnson | WR | 7 | 164 | 23.4 | 2 | |||
B+ | 88 | G. Tate | WR | 6 | 93 | 15.5 | 0 | |||
C | 77 | R. Bush | RB | 6 | 49 | 8.2 | 0 | |||
