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New York Giants: Players Who Need To Step Up Against Detroit Lions

By Maxwell Ogden

Nov 8, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) greets New York Giants offensive guard Justin Pugh (67) prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) greets New York Giants offensive guard Justin Pugh (67) prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 20, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants safety Landon Collins (21) celebrates with teammates after making a game-ending interception against the Chicago Bears during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 20, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants safety Landon Collins (21) celebrates with teammates after making a game-ending interception against the Chicago Bears during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

2. The Secondary

The New York Giants have been able to rely upon the defensive backfield for legitimately elite play in 2016. Landon Collins is a Defensive Player of the Year favorite, Janoris Jenkins is playing at an All-Pro level, and the likes of Andrew Adams and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie have been superb.

Throw in unsung heroes such as rookie Eli Apple and veteran Leon Hall, and the Giants’ secondary is one of the best in the NFL.

New York’s secondary will need to be as strong as possible during Week 15. Matthew Stafford may have a severe injury on his throwing hand, but in Stafford’s world, that’s just another banged up day at the office.

Giants wide receiver Tavarres King urged New York’s secondary to be wary of his former college teammate. Per Zach Braziller of The New York Post:

"“He’s not going to let a finger stop him from going out and competing and trying to win for his team,” King said. “He’s a guy that you want to go into battle with. … He’s just got that competitive edge to him.”"

Injured or otherwise, Stafford is a stud.

Stafford and the Detroit Lions are an overachieving 9-4 through 13 games. In case you’re wondering just how valuable he’s been to Detroit’s success, the 28-year-old has made eight fourth quarter comebacks in 2016—an NFL record.

Stafford is playing like Eli Manning in 2011 as far as clutch execution is concerned, which is why the Giants’ secondary must be ready for anything.

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