Detroit Lions at New York Giants: 5 Things to Watch For
By Erik Lambert
The health of Odell Beckham Jr.
New York got a sneak peek at life without superstar receiver Odell Beckham against Dallas and they didn’t like it one bit. Manning was completely ineffective against what should’ve been a rather weak and inexperienced Dallas Cowboys defense. Granted his offensive line didn’t do him any favors with their poor protection. Nonetheless the offense was always structure to where everybody would benefit from defenses having to key on OBJ.
When he’s out, nothing seems to work. That’s why the eyes of everyone will be on that injury report this week. Beckham is still recovering from the ankle injury he suffered in the preseason. Though practicing initial word is he’s questionable for this game. If he can’t go then it’s one less thing that Lions defense will have to worry about on the road. The Giants meanwhile will be left to wonder if anybody else can spark the offense without him.