Giants vs Lions prediction: 2 of 3 pundits pick the Lions
New York Giants at Detroit Lions · Week 16, 2026 · Mon, Dec 28 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Giants vs Lions? Of 3 pundits with a call on record, 2 take the Lions and 1 takes the Giants. Every call is graded once the game is final.
Who the room took
3 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callGiants vs Lions picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- Sports IllustratedLions 1, Giants 1
The other 1 pundit writes or talks elsewhere: all 1 Lions.
Giants at Lions: how they come in
The Giants are 5-2-1 and have won 2 straight; the Lions are 6-2 and have won 4 straight. On win totals, 14 pundits put the Giants at 7 wins on average, and 12 pundits put the Lions at 10.3 wins on average.
Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan
- Record
- 5-2-1 · won 2 straight · 182 scored, 172 allowed
- Unit ranks
- offense 21st, defense 15th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 4-13
- Win-total calls
- 14 pundits · average 7 · 2 to 11 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 3 of 7 Giants games
- Record
- 6-2 · won 4 straight · 222 scored, 189 allowed
- Last games
- W 19-9 at Dolphins Week 9
- W 19-15 vs Vikings Week 8
- W 20-17 vs Packers Week 7
- Unit ranks
- offense 5th, defense 11th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 9-8
- Win-total calls
- 12 pundits · average 10.3 · 3 to 12 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 7 of 8 Lions games
Giants and Lions players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (50 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Giants
- J.J. McCarthyStarting QB · QB
622 passing yards · 1 TD, 1 INT · 63.2% completions · 4 games · 35th in the NFL in passing yards
J.J. McCarthy to move to Minnesota Vikings
“Vikings QB: JJ McCarthy. ... McCarthy's overall potential might be enough to compel a team to make an offer to the Vikings for his services” the article →
J.J. McCarthy to be 1st on the depth chart
“the Giants are on the verge of a quarterback change from Winston to the recently acquired JJ McCarthy” the article →
- Cam SkatteboRB1 · RB
418 rushing yards on 98 carries · 2 TD · 11 catches for 76 · 6 games · 20th in the NFL in rushing yards
Cam Skattebo to be 1st on the depth chart
“If Cam Skattebo is fully healthy, I expect him to lead New York’s backfield” the article →
Cam Skattebo to be 1st on the depth chart
“However, speculation suggests this is still Skattebo's backfield for now.” the article →
- Malik NabersWR1 · WR
53 catches for 648 yards · 2 TD · 8 games · 11th in the NFL in receiving yards
Malik Nabers to be 1st on the depth chart
“If Nabers is even 80% of his normal amazingness, I expect him to be the clear target hog for the Giants in Week 1.” the article →
Malik Nabers to be 1st on the depth chart
“He will be the top offensive weapon in the lineup when he returns and is vitally important in New York's search for a breakthrough season.” the article →
- Isaiah LikelyTE1 · TE
46 catches for 448 yards · 6 TD · 8 games · 29th in the NFL in receiving yards
Isaiah Likely to be 1st on the depth chart
“Likely should be their clear starting tight end and a strong part of their passing game” the article →
Isaiah Likely to be 1st on the depth chart
“No longer is he buried behind Mark Andrews in Baltimore. Likely is the tight end on this Giants roster and looks ready for a full-on breakout year.” the article →
- Arvell ReeseSack leader · Tackle leader · LB
4.5 sacks · 48 solo tackles · 1 interception · 8 games · 21st in the NFL in sacks · 2nd in the NFL in solo tackles
Arvell Reese to be 1st on the depth chart
“Both Reese and Mauigoa are projected starters at positions of need, which helped earn the Giants glowing reviews for their draft.” the article →
Arvell Reese to win Defensive Rookie of the Year
“Let's come out of left field. Let's go with Arville Reese finding a way to get it done.” the article →
Lions
- Jared GoffStarting QB · QB
2,134 passing yards · 15 TD, 2 INT · 67.8% completions · 8 games · 9th in the NFL in passing yards
Jared Goff to stay with Detroit Lions
“QB Jared Goff, Lions ... the dozen players that most likely won't be traded” the article →
Jared Goff to outplay his draft cost (An 11th round pick in real time ADP)
“It's Jared Goff... So I love Goff. And, you know, you bypass a quarterback... to load up on other positions in the early rounds and then just take a steady quarterback.” the article →
- Jahmyr GibbsRB1 · RB
847 rushing yards on 177 carries · 11 TD · 34 catches for 285 · 8 games · 3rd in the NFL in rushing yards
Jahmyr Gibbs to finish top 1 at his position, by fantasy points
“He was my RB1. I've moved Gibbs to the top spot now.” the article →
Jahmyr Gibbs to finish top 1 at his position, by an unstated measure
“Jahmyr Gibbs is perhaps the top running back in the league.” the article →
- Amon-Ra St. BrownWR1 · WR
61 catches for 657 yards · 5 TD · 8 games · 10th in the NFL in receiving yards
Amon-Ra St. Brown to be 1st on the depth chart
“As the Lions' No.1 offensive weapon, he forces defensive playcallers to make tough decisions” the article →
Amon-Ra St. Brown to be 1st on the depth chart
“Amon-Ra St. Brown remains Detroit's clear-cut No. 1 WR.” the article →
- Sam LaPortaTE1 · TE
35 catches for 399 yards · 3 TD · 8 games · 35th in the NFL in receiving yards
Sam LaPorta to sign a new deal
“As he alluded to, LaPorta will likely have a big payday this offseason, whether it's with the Lions or someone else. ... As long as LaPorta continues to produce, he will surely have a robust market if he becomes a free agent this offseason.” the article →
Sam LaPorta to move to Detroit Lions
“If a tight end is to finally break that $20 million threshold, it could be either Bowers or Detroit Lions weapon Sam LaPorta, who are next in line to receive life-changing money.” the article →
- Alim McNeillSack leader · DT
5.5 sacks · 8 solo tackles · 8 games · 12th in the NFL in sacks
- Jack CampbellTackle leader · LB
30 solo tackles · 7 games · 46th in the NFL in solo tackles
Every call on Giants at Lions
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New York Giants to beat Detroit Lions
there are five teams ... that New York should be able to record a “W” against, ranked in order of most challenging to easiest. 5. Detroit Lions ... who will host the Giants at Ford Field in Week 16
Detroit Lions to beat Giants
DET: at Cardinals, Giants, Titans ... I feel like the Lions will go 3-0 with their slate
Detroit Lions to beat New York Giants
Other difficult games include road contests against the Seahawks, Lions, and Cowboys, all of which Orr has them losing.