New York Giants vs Detroit Lions Prediction & Picks - NFL

Prediction published on 11/23/25, 9:34 AM  by Erik Gibbs in NFL Picks

The New York Giants travel to Ford Field for a Week 12 matchup with the Detroit Lions on Sunday, and the two teams enter the game trending in very different directions. For New York, the story centers on transition and uncertainty. After parting ways with Brian Daboll in the middle of the season, the Giants have handed the reins to interim head coach Mike Kafka, who now faces the difficult task of steadying a team that has lost five straight and sits at the bottom of the NFC East.

Kafka inherits an offense that has been plagued by giveaways, stalled drives, and inconsistent quarterback play. With Jameis Winston and rookie Tyrone Tracy Jr. both playing key roles, his immediate priority is restoring some structure to a unit that has struggled to find rhythm.

Detroit, meanwhile, comes into the week riding a pattern of alternating wins and losses over the last month and a half, yet still holding third place in the NFC North. While their record has fluctuated, the identity of Dan Campbells group has not. The Lions continue to rely on a multifaceted offense capable of attacking opponents in several ways.

The most notable development has been the emergence of Jahmyr Gibbs as a matchup nightmare. His ability to shift between running back and receiving roles makes him difficult to contain, and his speed in open space consistently forces defenses onto their heels. Paired with David Montgomerys bruising, downhill style, the Lions can press the pace early or grind down opponents late.