Week 16: Giants at Lions

Well I guess it wasn’t enough for the Giants to break the hearts of their fans this season, so they decided to rip the playoff berth from the Lions’ hands and break all of their fans’ hearts too. But let’s be honest, this was an ugly game of “who wants it less”. Turns out it was Detroit who wanted it less, and their weasel-faced coach, Jim Schwartz, might be out of a job next year. With a face like that, he can always play a villain in movies. Granted, not a bad ass villain like Bane, but more like Paul Reiser's character in Aliens. 

Watch out for that face hugger, you creep!

First Quarter:
The only points this quarter was a Giants’ field goal. That field goal capped off a fifteen play drive.
Score: Giants 3 - Lions 0

Second Quarter:
The Lions scored a field goal on their first possession of the quarter.
After a Giants three and out, the Lions get the ball back. However, Reggie Bush got the ball knocked out by Kiwi and the ball is recovered by Antrel Rolle.
Amazingly, the Giants capitalized on that turnover. Eli Manning threw a twenty yard dart to Cruz’s replacement, Jerrel Jernigen, for a touchdown.
Then on their next possession, Detroit had another turnover. This time it was a pass picked off by Justin Tuck.
Big Blue got a field goal out of that turnover.
Detroit took a knee to end the half.
Score: Giants 13 - Lions 3

Third Quarter:
The start of the second half was all Detroit. The Giants were only about to go three and out twice and Eli got sacked in the endzone for a safety.
On top of that, the Lions’ running back, Joique Bell, rushed for a one yard touchdown.
Score: Giants 13 - Lions 12

Fourth Quarter:
The Lions momentum continued as they scored on their first possession of the fourth quarter. This was a two yard run by Theo Riddick. The Lions then converted a two point conversion to bring their lead to seven points.

Which group has more people, the group who knows who Theo Riddick is or the group who's seen Riddick?

Later in the quarter, it looked like the Lions pulled a play out of the Giants offensive playbook. Stafford missed high on his target Joseph Fauria, the ball was tipped, and then intercepted. Will “The Thrill” Hill was the interceptor and he returned it for a touchdown. The point after by Josh Brown tied up the game.
After that score both sides failed to score any points by the end of the fourth quarter. This awful game, unfortunately, has to go on for a little while longer.
Score: Giants 20 - Lions 20

Overtime:
The Giants get the ball to start the overtime. Michael Cox, the rookie running back who is also their kick returner, returned the opening kick off for fifty-six yards. Then Eli connects with Brandon Myers for a fifteen yard completion. Unfortunately, their dependable running back, Andre Brown, did something that he’s only done twice in his career, fumble the ball. The Lions recovered it.
Thankfully, the Lions couldn’t do anything offensively and they punted the ball away.
The Giants were able to get in field goal range and Josh Brown hits a forty-five yard field goal for the win.
Final Score: Giants 23 - Lions 20

Prince has been long overdue for a nickname.

I was happy to see the Giants stick it out for a hard fought win. There were some positives to take away from this game. For one, the “Fresh Prince” Prince Amukamara, held a somewhat hurt Calvin Johnson in check for the entire game. Kiwanuka and Tuck both did great work on the defensive line. Jerrel Jernigan stepped up nicely as the new slot receiver.

So what have I learned?

Despite him being a knuckle head who got suspended for using pot, and who got arrested for a child support dispute, Will Hill has proven to be a valuable member of the Giants.

You're telling me that this is guy got suspended for weed AND doesn't comply with child support? Get outta town!

There’s only one game left until this awful season is over. I, for one, am anxiously waiting for them to be put of their misery.