Jamyr Gibbs had a great game (Detroit Lions photo by Jeff Nguyen)

The New York Giants’ 2-9 record coming into Sunday’s game against Detroit didn’t fully reflect the team’s true abilities. It had previously beaten the Philadelphia Eagles and the Los Angeles Chargers this season and had nearly beaten a number of other contenders.

Still, with the Lions coming off a disappointing loss to the Eagles last Sunday night, fans expected Detroit to give the Giants a beatdown at Ford Field in convincing fashion. The Lions didn’t.

They fortunately pulled a rabbit out of the hat, thanks to running back Jahmyr Gibbs, who finished with 219 rushing yards and three touchdowns.

The Lions trailed most of the game and tied it in the final seconds of the 4th quarter with a Jake Bates 59-yard field goal. The

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