Not only has Glover Quin been so solid this season in preventing deep throws, as the Lions have allowed only six passing plays of 40 yards or more, but he’s also the crucial element to Teryl Austin’s plan to limit the deep ball while funneling pass plays to tacklers underneath. Quin’s best attributes are his preparation and eyes. They turned over Drew Brees in his own stadium two weeks ago, and they could be crucial against Eli Manning on a windy and rainy night in East Rutherford.
Despite what Stafford is going through with his finger, the Lions can make the passing games largely a wash in these adverse conditions by making Manning pay when he takes risks.