The Detroit Lions came out with a win in a close overtime matchup against the New York Giants. The Giants, who have an interim head coach and a backup quarterback, put up much more of a fight than most expected.

This is a case where the box score and the film tell two very different stories. Jared Goff attempted 42 passes and threw for 279 yards, but there were many times where it felt like Detroit could not move the ball against New York’s defense. Jack Fox punted five times and Jake Bates kicked two field goals.

Detroit’s success on offense was almost all due to one man and one man only.

Game ball: Jahmyr Gibbs

Stats: 15 carries, 219 rush yards, 2 rush TDs; 11 receptions, 45 receiving yards, 1 receiving TD

Jahmyr Gibbs was the offense in this game, making up three of the team’s four

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