New York Giants
Detroit Lions
Kickoff: 8:15 PM
Ford Field, Detroit
Match Facts
- League
- National Football League
- Week
- Week 16
- Date
- 12/28/2026
- Venue
- Ford Field
Detroit hosts New York at Ford Field on December 28 in Week 16. The Lions went 9-8 last season. The Giants went 4-13. Last time out, the Lions took it 34-27.
Detroit out-scored its opponents by 68 points last season; New York was out-scored by 58.
Head-to-Head
| Date | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 11/23/2025 | New York Giants 27 @ 34 Detroit Lions | Ford Field, Detroit |
Season form
Detroit closed last season 9-8, fourth in the NFC North. New York went 4-13, last in the NFC East. The Giants dropped three straight, then won two to close. Detroit’s last five ran W-L-L-L-W; New York’s ran W-W-L-L-L.
Offense vs defense
Detroit scored 481 points last season, 68 more than it allowed. The air attack produced 4,303 yards and 35 touchdowns; the run game added 2,041 and 21. New York scored 381 and allowed 439. The Giants ran 511 times for 2,195 yards and leaned on 22 rushing touchdowns.
Head-to-head history
These sides have one recent meeting. In Week 12 last season, Detroit beat New York 34-27 at Ford Field. That game was played at the same venue this one will be.
Last meeting
The last meeting was November 23, 2025, in Week 12. Detroit won 34-27 at Ford Field. The rematch comes December 28 in the same building.
When and where do the Lions and Giants play?
Week 16, December 28, at Ford Field in Detroit.
Who won the last meeting between these teams?
Detroit beat New York 34-27 in Week 12 on November 23, 2025, at Ford Field.
What was Detroit’s record last season?
The Lions went 9-8 and finished fourth in the NFC North.
What was New York’s record last season?
The Giants went 4-13 and finished last in the NFC East.
How did each team close last season?
Detroit closed with a 19-16 win over Chicago. New York won its last two, beating Las Vegas and Dallas.
Next Match
Week 16 · Ford Field · New York Giants vs Detroit Lions
Regular Season NFL match-ups by week 272 games ▾
▼ Week 1 16 games
|
Thu, Sep 10 |
|
Sun, Sep 13 |
|
Sun, Sep 13 |
|
Sun, Sep 13 |
|
Sun, Sep 13 |
|
Sun, Sep 13 |
|
Sun, Sep 13 |
|
Sun, Sep 13 |
|
Sun, Sep 13 |
|
Sun, Sep 13 |
|
Sun, Sep 13 |
|
Sun, Sep 13 |
|
Sun, Sep 13 |
|
Sun, Sep 13 |
|
Mon, Sep 14 |
|
Wed, Sep 9 |
▼ Week 2 16 games
|
Thu, Sep 17 |
|
Sun, Sep 20 |
|
Sun, Sep 20 |
|
Sun, Sep 20 |
|
Sun, Sep 20 |
|
Sun, Sep 20 |
|
Sun, Sep 20 |
|
Sun, Sep 20 |
|
Sun, Sep 20 |
|
Sun, Sep 20 |
|
Sun, Sep 20 |
|
Sun, Sep 20 |
|
Sun, Sep 20 |
|
Sun, Sep 20 |
|
Sun, Sep 20 |
|
Mon, Sep 21 |
▼ Week 3 16 games
|
Thu, Sep 24 |
|
Sun, Sep 27 |
|
Sun, Sep 27 |
|
Sun, Sep 27 |
|
Sun, Sep 27 |
|
Sun, Sep 27 |
|
Sun, Sep 27 |
|
Sun, Sep 27 |
|
Sun, Sep 27 |
|
Sun, Sep 27 |
|
Sun, Sep 27 |
|
Sun, Sep 27 |
|
Sun, Sep 27 |
|
Sun, Sep 27 |
|
Sun, Sep 27 |
|
Mon, Sep 28 |
▼ Week 4 16 games
|
Thu, Oct 1 |
|
Sun, Oct 4 |
|
Sun, Oct 4 |
|
Sun, Oct 4 |
|
Sun, Oct 4 |
|
Sun, Oct 4 |
|
Sun, Oct 4 |
|
Sun, Oct 4 |
|
Sun, Oct 4 |
|
Sun, Oct 4 |
|
Sun, Oct 4 |
|
Sun, Oct 4 |
|
Sun, Oct 4 |
|
Sun, Oct 4 |
|
Sun, Oct 4 |
|
Mon, Oct 5 |
▼ Week 5 15 games
|
Thu, Oct 8 |
|
Sun, Oct 11 |
|
Sun, Oct 11 |
|
Sun, Oct 11 |
|
Sun, Oct 11 |
|
Sun, Oct 11 |
|
Sun, Oct 11 |
|
Sun, Oct 11 |
|
Sun, Oct 11 |
|
Sun, Oct 11 |
|
Sun, Oct 11 |
|
Sun, Oct 11 |
|
Sun, Oct 11 |
|
Sun, Oct 11 |
|
Mon, Oct 12 |
▼ Week 6 14 games
|
Thu, Oct 15 |
|
Sun, Oct 18 |
|
Sun, Oct 18 |
|
Sun, Oct 18 |
|
Sun, Oct 18 |
|
Sun, Oct 18 |
|
Sun, Oct 18 |
|
Sun, Oct 18 |
|
Sun, Oct 18 |
|
Sun, Oct 18 |
|
Sun, Oct 18 |
|
Sun, Oct 18 |
|
Sun, Oct 18 |
|
Mon, Oct 19 |
▼ Week 7 14 games
|
Thu, Oct 22 |
|
Sun, Oct 25 |
|
Sun, Oct 25 |
|
Sun, Oct 25 |
|
Sun, Oct 25 |
|
Sun, Oct 25 |
|
Sun, Oct 25 |
|
Sun, Oct 25 |
|
Sun, Oct 25 |
|
Sun, Oct 25 |
|
Sun, Oct 25 |
|
Sun, Oct 25 |
|
Sun, Oct 25 |
|
Mon, Oct 26 |
▼ Week 8 14 games
|
Thu, Oct 29 |
|
Sun, Nov 1 |
|
Sun, Nov 1 |
|
Sun, Nov 1 |
|
Sun, Nov 1 |
|
Sun, Nov 1 |
|
Sun, Nov 1 |
|
Sun, Nov 1 |
|
Sun, Nov 1 |
|
Sun, Nov 1 |
|
Sun, Nov 1 |
|
Sun, Nov 1 |
|
Sun, Nov 1 |
|
Mon, Nov 2 |
▼ Week 9 15 games
|
Thu, Nov 5 |
|
Sun, Nov 8 |
|
Sun, Nov 8 |
|
Sun, Nov 8 |
|
Sun, Nov 8 |
|
Sun, Nov 8 |
|
Sun, Nov 8 |
|
Sun, Nov 8 |
|
Sun, Nov 8 |
|
Sun, Nov 8 |
|
Sun, Nov 8 |
|
Sun, Nov 8 |
|
Sun, Nov 8 |
|
Sun, Nov 8 |
|
Mon, Nov 9 |
▼ Week 10 14 games
|
Thu, Nov 12 |
|
Sun, Nov 15 |
|
Sun, Nov 15 |
|
Sun, Nov 15 |
|
Sun, Nov 15 |
|
Sun, Nov 15 |
|
Sun, Nov 15 |
|
Sun, Nov 15 |
|
Sun, Nov 15 |
|
Sun, Nov 15 |
|
Sun, Nov 15 |
|
Sun, Nov 15 |
|
Sun, Nov 15 |
|
Mon, Nov 16 |
▼ Week 11 13 games
|
Thu, Nov 19 |
|
Sun, Nov 22 |
|
Sun, Nov 22 |
|
Sun, Nov 22 |
|
Sun, Nov 22 |
|
Sun, Nov 22 |
|
Sun, Nov 22 |
|
Sun, Nov 22 |
|
Sun, Nov 22 |
|
Sun, Nov 22 |
|
Sun, Nov 22 |
|
Sun, Nov 22 |
|
Mon, Nov 23 |
▼ Week 12 16 games
|
Wed, Nov 25 |
|
Thu, Nov 26 |
|
Thu, Nov 26 |
|
Thu, Nov 26 |
|
Fri, Nov 27 |
|
Sun, Nov 29 |
|
Sun, Nov 29 |
|
Sun, Nov 29 |
|
Sun, Nov 29 |
|
Sun, Nov 29 |
|
Sun, Nov 29 |
|
Sun, Nov 29 |
|
Sun, Nov 29 |
|
Sun, Nov 29 |
|
Sun, Nov 29 |
|
Mon, Nov 30 |
▼ Week 13 14 games
|
Thu, Dec 3 |
|
Sun, Dec 6 |
|
Sun, Dec 6 |
|
Sun, Dec 6 |
|
Sun, Dec 6 |
|
Sun, Dec 6 |
|
Sun, Dec 6 |
|
Sun, Dec 6 |
|
Sun, Dec 6 |
|
Sun, Dec 6 |
|
Sun, Dec 6 |
|
Sun, Dec 6 |
|
Sun, Dec 6 |
|
Mon, Dec 7 |
▼ Week 14 15 games
|
Thu, Dec 10 |
|
Sun, Dec 13 |
|
Sun, Dec 13 |
|
Sun, Dec 13 |
|
Sun, Dec 13 |
|
Sun, Dec 13 |
|
Sun, Dec 13 |
|
Sun, Dec 13 |
|
Sun, Dec 13 |
|
Sun, Dec 13 |
|
Sun, Dec 13 |
|
Sun, Dec 13 |
|
Sun, Dec 13 |
|
Sun, Dec 13 |
|
Mon, Dec 14 |
▼ Week 15 16 games
|
Thu, Dec 17 |
|
Sat, Dec 19 |
|
Sat, Dec 19 |
|
Sun, Dec 20 |
|
Sun, Dec 20 |
|
Sun, Dec 20 |
|
Sun, Dec 20 |
|
Sun, Dec 20 |
|
Sun, Dec 20 |
|
Sun, Dec 20 |
|
Sun, Dec 20 |
|
Sun, Dec 20 |
|
Sun, Dec 20 |
|
Sun, Dec 20 |
|
Sun, Dec 20 |
|
Mon, Dec 21 |
▼ Week 16 16 games
|
Thu, Dec 24 |
|
Fri, Dec 25 |
|
Fri, Dec 25 |
|
Fri, Dec 25 |
|
Sat, Dec 26 |
|
Sun, Dec 27 |
|
Sun, Dec 27 |
|
Sun, Dec 27 |
|
Sun, Dec 27 |
|
Sun, Dec 27 |
|
Sun, Dec 27 |
|
Sun, Dec 27 |
|
Mon, Dec 28 |
|
Sun, Dec 27 |
|
Sun, Dec 27 |
|
Sun, Dec 27 |
▼ Week 17 16 games
|
Thu, Dec 31 |
|
Sun, Jan 3 |
|
Sun, Jan 3 |
|
Sun, Jan 3 |
|
Sun, Jan 3 |
|
Sun, Jan 3 |
|
Sun, Jan 3 |
|
Sun, Jan 3 |
|
Sun, Jan 3 |
|
Sun, Jan 3 |
|
Sun, Jan 3 |
|
Sun, Jan 3 |
|
Sun, Jan 3 |
|
Mon, Jan 4 |
|
Sun, Jan 3 |
|
Sun, Jan 3 |
▼ Week 18 16 games
|
Sun, Jan 10 |
|
Sun, Jan 10 |
|
Sun, Jan 10 |
|
Sun, Jan 10 |
|
Sun, Jan 10 |
|
Sun, Jan 10 |
|
Sun, Jan 10 |
|
Sun, Jan 10 |
|
Sun, Jan 10 |
|
Sun, Jan 10 |
|
Sun, Jan 10 |
|
Sun, Jan 10 |
|
Sun, Jan 10 |
|
Sun, Jan 10 |
|
Sun, Jan 10 |
|
Sun, Jan 10 |