The Detroit Lions look to get back on track this afternoon aiming for win No. 7 on the year as they host the New York Giants (2-9) in the first of three straight home games in 11 days, including back-to-back Thursday games this week and next.

Here are five things to watch out for in today's matchup against the Giants:

1. Battle in the trenches

Key for Detroit Sunday will be slowing down a very talented New York defensive front that features defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence and an edge duo of Abdul Carter and Brian Burns. Burns leads the NFC with 13.0 sacks, while Carter has 35 total pressures.

Detroit's been inconsistent at times upfront along their offensive line this season and will need to establish the run better today than they did in the loss in Philadelphia to the Eagles last we

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