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One glaring Lions weakness means team cannot underestimate Giants
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While the Detroit Lions could be looking at their upcoming bout against the New York Giants as a sure-thing victory, they'd be foolish to do so. Looking at how poorly their offensive line has held up against teams with strong pass rushing and linebacker play in recent weeks, the Lions have to be concerned about the Giants' ability to get to Jared Goff in the pocket and throw off the Lions' offense for the contest. Despite their 2-9 record, the Giants play hard on defense, and they've got nothing to lose or gain against a team like Detroit. On the flip side, Detroit has a ton to lose as this is their final game before they face off with the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving Day. If they can get this win, they head into that Packers game with a 7-4 record and a firm chance at claiming the NFC North title. With a loss, they'd stumble into the Packers game with a sense of necessary urgency. New York drafted Abdul Carter out of Penn State at 3rd overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, but he hasn't been the highlight of t

This article first appeared on Side Lion Report and was syndicated with permission.

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