Detroit Lions fans grew frustrated early in their home matchup against the New York Giants, expressing their dissatisfaction with the team’s sluggish offensive performance.
Coming off a disappointing loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on the road, the Lions were hoping to rebound against the Giants in their third consecutive game with head coach Dan Campbell calling plays—a role he resumed recently after the team’s win over the Washington Commanders.
The game quickly got off to a rough start for Detroit. The Giants struck first with a trick-play touchdown led by quarterback Jameis Winston, putting the Lions behind 7-0. Detroit’s offense continued to struggle, prompting visible frustration from the crowd.
At one point, fans vocally reacted when the Lions failed to convert a third-and-long situation, gaining only four yards on a swing pass and eventually punting after a three-play, one-yard series, turning the ball back over to the Giants.