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New York Giants at Detroit Lions: Week 16 preview
- The New York Giants (4-2-1) visit the Detroit Lions (4-2) on Mon, Dec 28 · 8:15 PM ET.
- The Giants offense ranks 14th in EPA per play (+0.03); the Lions defense ranks 32nd (+0.15 allowed). Biggest Giants edges: 3rd/4th-down conversion rate, EPA per play, explosive pass rate. The Lions defense holds the edge in sack rate, opportunity rate, havoc rate.
- The Lions offense ranks 3rd in EPA per play (+0.14); the Giants defense ranks 16th (+0.01 allowed). Biggest Lions edges: early-down EPA, sack rate, explosive run rate. The Giants defense holds the edge in stuff rate.
- Blitz watch: the Giants blitz on 42% of dropbacks (3rd most), but the Lions are one of the best offenses against the blitz (+0.38 EPA per dropback, 1st).
- Luck check: the Giants have been a bit unlucky (−1.4 points per game from kicking and fumble luck); the Lions have been lucky (+3.6 points per game from kicking and fumble luck).
- Pace: projected for about 135 total snaps, 6 more than a typical game.
- Weather: Indoors, so weather isn't a factor.