The Detroit Lions (7-4) pulled out a win over the New York Giants (2-10) in overtime in Week 12, overcoming several self-inflicted mistakes and holding off a scappy team that put it all on the line. The Lions slightly altered their approach on both sides of the ball this week and may have given some hints about how they plan to deploy their personnel moving forward.

Let’s take a look at how the Lions utilized their personnel against the Giants in Week 12.

Quarterbacks:

• Jared Goff: 68 snaps (100%)
• Kyle Allen: 0 (0%)

Goff had a better...

The Detroit Lions’ win was anything but satisfying, but it did end with undeniable relief. Detroit returned to its gritty wheelhouse and outlasted the New York Giants in a game where they trailed for 57 minutes and 28 seconds — the most they’ve trailed in a game in the Dan Campbell era (83 games, including playoffs). The Lions have trailed for at least 48 minutes in 15 games under Campbell, and this was the only one they’ve successfully pried away from the clutches of defeat.

The Giants, playing without their QB1, RB1, and WR1, threw the kitchen sink at Detroit....

The Detroit Lions’ performance against the New York Giants was as frustrating as it was awe-inspiring. For much of the game, the Lions defense struggled and the offense sputtered. But when it came to the most important points in the game, individual players stepped up and delivered a much-needed win to Detroit.

Here are the positional grades for the Lions in my Week 12 report card.

Quarterback: B

There was certainly more good than bad from Jared Goff on Sunday. Though he was sacked three times against the Giants, he was actually pretty evasive in the pocket, avoiding another...

Detroit Lions star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson delivered the game-winning play against the New York Giants, but the player he went up against for most of the game believes he didn’t do anything for most of the game.

Giants right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor called out Hutchinson after New York lost 34-27 in overtime to Detroit, saying that Hutchinson’s game-ending sack of Jameis Winston was the only play he made all afternoon.

“How do I say this respectfully? He did not do a damn thing all fucking game,” Eluemunor told The Athletic’s Dan Duggan. “He strikes me as the type of...

It was a closer battle than many people expected, but the Detroit Lions squeaked out an overtime win against the New York Giants.

On Pride of Detroit, we’ve got a full recap amd highlights from Jeremy Reisman, five winners and seven losers from John Whitcar, and six takeaways from Brandon Knapp.

The now 2-10 Giants weren’t expected to put up much of a fight, so Lions fans felt quite the rollercoaster of emotions during the 34-27 victory. Expect this to be reflected in this week’s edition of best reactions from Detroit’s win.

And onto the rest of your notes.

Amon-Ra...

The Detroit Lions (7-4) and Green Bay Packers (7-3-1) will square off in a Week 13 NFC North showdown at Ford Field on Thanksgiving Day. Both teams are coming off wins, as the Packers handled the Vikings in Green Bay, while the Lions needed overtime to dispatch the Giants.

A lot has changed since these two teams met in Week 1, and while the Lions’ offense has been sluggish of late, the Lions will have a chance to extract some revenge on their division rival. The folks over at FanDuel Sportsbook think Detroit will get some retribution and have set...

The Detroit Lions need wins in any capacity down the stretch, but we would appreciate some less dramatic ones going forward.

The Lions won the hard way against the New York Giants, rallying to force overtime before Jahmyr Gibbs capped off his masterclass with a 69-yard touchdown run. Following an Aidan Hutchinson sack to seal it in overtime, the Lions advanced to 7-4 on the season and are still firmly in the playoff hunt.

Yet going forward, did this win help alleviate any concerns about the Lions? A win is a win, but this was far from Detroit’s prettiest.

Today’s...

The Detroit Lions got back to their winning ways with a nail-biting victory over the New York Giants. Unfortunately, Detroit didn’t get much help in the playoff race, as they maintain a spot out of the playoff picture. However, their win over the Giants ensured they didn’t fall any further behind. And there’s a small chance Detroit slides into a spot at the end of “Monday Night Football.”

Let’s take a look at the entire NFC playoff picture through every Week 12 game but Monday night’s contest.

NFC North standings through Week 12

1. Bears: 8-3
2. Packers: 7-3-1...

The Detroit Lions eked out a win, although they still remain outside of the NFC playoff picture thanks to wins from the Packers and Bears on Sunday.

But the NFC playoffs are far from settled and Sunday will close out with a big game that could have big implications for the race. The 8-2 Los Angeles Rams look like one of the most complete teams in football, and they are taking on the NFC South leading Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

In terms of what outcome best serves the Lions, it’s really a toss-up. Detroit’s first priority should be to just get...

Before Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs blasted through the New York Giants’ defensive line for a 69-yard, go-ahead touchdown on the first play of overtime, Amon-Ra St. Brown had a feeling. Gibbs had been nearly unstoppable on the day, rushing for 150 yards on just 14 carries, and St. Brown pleaded with Lions coaches to go right back to him.

“The craziest thing ever. Overtime’s starting. I told (receiver coach/assistant head caoch) Scottie Montgomery, ‘Scottie, let’s run the ball. Trust me, we’ve just got to run in,‘” St. Brown said. “Scottie’s like, ‘Yeah, I agree. Let’s do it.’ I...

Barely a win is still a win.

The Detroit Lions needed overtime to overcome the New York Giants, but one play was all it took to secure the lead and the eventual win. The Lions trailed for most of the day in a game many viewed as a cakewalk, but the Jameis Winston-led Giants put up a fight throughout the game—nothing comes easy in the NFL. Despite a mixed performance from the roster, the Lions still walk away from this Week 12 tilt with a win. With the Green Bay Packers due up next on Thanksgiving, the Lions will need...

A “get-right” game, a “bounce-back” performance, whatever you want to call it, the Detroit Lions needed it on Sunday afternoon. How the game was played, however, was far from that for the Lions.

From the start of the game, the Lions were struggling heavily. Trick plays fooled them throughout as the New York Giants’ offense did everything it could to win this game. Their defense also did everything it could to lose this game as the Lions came back, down by 10, in the fourth quarter. Kicker Jake Bates made a clutch 59-yard kick to force overtime where running back...