The Detroit Lions return home as 10.5-point favorites against the New York Giants, a desperate bounce-back opportunity for Detroit while New York staggers along as one of the NFL’s bottom feeders, sitting at 2-9 and still searching for its first road win. The spread clearly signals Detroit’s edge in talent and urgency.
Lions’ Offensive Firepower
Detroit’s high-powered offense is built for games like this. Quarterback Jared Goff leads a balanced attack that ranks among the NFL’s best: the Lions average 29.2 points per game while the Giants allow 27.3.
The Giants’ biggest weakness presents the chance for a big bounce-back game for the Lions’ offensive linehttps://t.co/vwQAA60hSj
— Mike Payton (@AtoZ_Payton) November 19, 2025
Goff has thrown for 2,490 yards so far this season, completing nearly 70% of his passes. He gets strong support from star running back Jahmyr Gibbs, who has already piled up 732 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns this year, averaging 5.2 yards per carry.
On the receiving end, Amon‑Ra St. Brown has collected 735 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns. With the Detroit Lions’ odds strongly tilted their way, this game is about more than just winning; it’s about reasserting their contender status.
Giants’ Uphill Battle
By contrast, the Giants are in rough shape. New York sits at 2-9 and 0-6 on the road, with interim head coach Mike Kafka at the helm, showing barely any signs of a turnaround.
The Giants’ defense ranks 29th in points allowed (27.3 per game), which is a glaring mismatch against Detroit’s offense. Offensively, the Giants’ rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart has been good but missed the last game with a concussion, and their rushing attack, while rated highly in some advanced metrics, lacks the firepower to control a game or relieve down-and-distances.<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet”><p lang=”pt” dir=”ltr”>O quarterback e homem de luz e esperança nas nossas vidas, Jaxson Dart, deve voltar aos treinos nesta semana.<br><br>Boas chances de enfrentar o Detroit Lions no domingo.
O quarterback e homem de luz e esperança nas nossas vidas, Jaxson Dart, deve voltar aos treinos nesta semana.
Boas chances de enfrentar o Detroit Lions no domingo. pic.twitter.com/AQ3grXREuB
— G-Men BR (@GMenBrasil) November 19, 2025
As heavy underdogs, the Giants’ best chance is to force a scrappy, low-scoring affair—but given the mismatch in talent and momentum, that path appears narrow.
Prediction & Pick
Detroit Lions 27, New York Giants 17. The Lions’ offense is simply too much for the Giants’ struggling defense to slow down at home. That said, New York will scratch and claw to cover the 10.5-point spread, making this a backdoor cover scenario rather than a full lock.
