The (9-4) New York Giants garnered their biggest victory of the season when they repelled the division-leading Dallas Cowboys (11-2) by a 10-7 score at blustery MetLife Stadium on Sunday night. The win buoyed the spirits of both players and fans, and it also loudly announced Big Blue as a legitimate playoff threat. This week, the surprising (9-4) Detroit Lions visit the New Jersey Meadowlands for another important NFC contest.
Detroit Lions Season Record: 9-4
The streaking Lions are in an unfamiliar position: The top of the NFC North standings. Detroit is currently on a five-game winning streak that started with a 22-16 overtime victory of the Minnesota Vikings on Nov.