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MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL LIVE STREAM: LIONS VS GIANTS ON 18 SEPTEMBER 2017
MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL LIVE STREAM - The New York Giants struggled in their opener without star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., falling 19-3 at Dallas on Sunday night. Detroit upset Arizona at home, 35-23, coming back from a 17-9 deficit in the third quarter. Last season, the Giants won this game at home, 17-6 on mid-December. Watch MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL LIVE STREAM: LIONS VS GIANTS Live Stream free online on your PC, laptop, Mac, I-pad, Tab, Ps4/3, I-phone Android or any other online device.

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Detroit Lions -
The Lions had one of their finest season-debuts in recent memory, maybe ever. Their 35-23 upset of the favored Arizona Cardinals had them performing well in every area.
On offense, their $135 million-dollar quarterback, Matthew Stafford, threw for 292 yards and four touchdowns on 29-for-41 passing. Golden Tate and rookie receiver Kenny Golladay became his premiere targets for the contest, with the former recording 10 receptions for 107 yards and the latter opening his career with 69 yards and a pair of TD grabs.
Stafford will continue eyeing those guys moving forward, but we should also see Marvin Jones and pass-catching backs Theo Reddick and Ameer Abdullah be regular parts of the scoring attack.
The defense, meanwhile, will try to build something from their good showing in Week 1. Their pass defense, in particular, was superb, as it picked off Carson Palmer thrice and deflected 11 of his passes.
Such performance will be a good momentum and confidence-booster Detroit, who’s only 3-5 on the road in 2016 (SU and ATS), and was held to just six points in their Week 15 match-up with the Giants last season (lost, 17-6).
Detroit Lions vs New York Giants
Where: MetLife Stadium – East Rutherford, New Jersey
When: Monday, September 18, 2017 – 8:30 PM ET
TV Broadcast: ESPN

New York Giants -
An ugly, ugly scene transpired in the Giants’ season-opener. It wasn’t a disturbing sight, but watching it makes you wonder just what the heck this team is doing, both offensively and defensively. It’s given that the absence of the injured Odell Beckham Jr. (ankle) played a part, but it’s a 19-3 loss that was lopsided everywhere. The Dallas Cowboys seemingly toyed with them for 60 minutes.
Eli Manning surprisingly went 29-for-38 for 220 yards, because for much of the game, he appeared to be clueless and overwhelmed by the defense. Two guys emerged as his favorites for the night – Sterling Shepard, who had seven catches for 44 yards, and pass-catching back Shane Vereen, who got plenty of check down throws, resulting in nine receptions for 51 yards. Number two receiver, Brandon Marshall, had one of the worst nights of his career, and his only catch for the contest came at the latter parts of the fourth quarter, wherein the game was pretty much over.
The running game had no surprising factor; they flat-out stunk it up, as they could only record 35 yards on 2.9 yards per carry. Paul Perkins led the team in the category, and he only ran for 16 yards.
The defense got punished by the very determined Cowboys offense. They couldn’t stop the Dak Prescott and Zeke Elliot express, allowing 392 total yards and 22 first downs.
Both of the Giants’ units should be able to perform better against the Lions, especially since it’s their 2017 home debut. They also have confidence going against Stafford and company, as fueled by the G-Men’s aforementioned victory over them just a season ago.
The Giants closed the 2016 regular season winning six-straight home games (5-1 ATS).
KEYS TO THE GAME: Running the ball has been a chore for the Lions against much lesser teams, so expect the Lions to use the short passing game to loosen up one of the best defenses in the NFL. Theo Riddick could be especially active against the Giants' linebackers, and Ameer Abdullah is a threat catching the ball as well.
On defense, the Lions must take advantage of a leaky Giants offensive line and get pressure on Eli Manning. Both Ziggy Ansah and Anthony Zettel are capable of big games, and Haloti Ngata should be disruptive against John Jerry. Points won't be easy to come by, so taking care of the football and maximizing field position are necessities.
The Giants' offense is seeking redemption, starting with a more balanced offensive attack that helps keep the group on the field and gives the already overworked defense more of a breather. For that to happen, the Giants need to get a much better showing from their beleaguered offensive line, which last week couldn't execute on a consistent basis.
The Giants also hope to have star receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (sprained ankle) back for this game. The fourth-year receiver is likely to be a game-time decision, needing to convince the team's medical staff and himself that his healing ankle can hold up.
MATCHUPS TO WATCH:
--Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. vs. Lions CB Darius Slay. Slay left last year's Giants game in the first half with a hamstring injury, and Beckham is no lock to play this week because of an ankle sprain. But, if both players make it to Monday, this should be a prime-time matchup between one of the best receivers in the game and a potential Pro Bowl cornerback. If the Lions can hold Beckham in check, they should have success against the Giants offense.
--Lions RG T.J. Lang vs. Giants DT Damon Harrison. Lang had an uneven Lions debut last week, drawing two penalties in a game in which the Lions struggled to run the ball. But they went out and got the veteran guard for matchups like this. Harrison is one of the best run-stuffing defensive tackles in the game, and his power is tough for any interior lineman to match.
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Lions CB Quandre Diggs. Diggs finished last season on injured reserve with a torn pectoral muscle, then had his job as the Lions' nickel cornerback threatened this offseason when the team signed D.J. Hayden. In last week's opener, Diggs shined with three pass breakups and allowed just one catch to Larry Fitzgerald in man coverage (on a bubble screen). With Hayden splitting time with Nevin Lawson as an outside cornerback, it'll be up to Diggs this week to shut down talented Giants slot receiver Sterling Shepard.
FAST FACTS: Detroit QB Matthew Stafford passed for 292 yards, four TDs and one interception in Week 1. In the past two vs. the Giants, he has 619 passing yards (309.5 per game) and two TDs. ... Detroit RB Theo Riddick caught six passes and scored last week. Since 2014, he ranks first among NFL RBs with 13 receiving TDs. ... Detroit WR Golden Tate led the team with 10 receptions and 107 yards in Week 1. In his past two games vs. the Giants, he has 14 receptions for 215 yards (107.5 per game). He has 290 receptions since 2014, fourth among NFL receivers. ... Giants QB Eli Manning made his 200th consecutive start last week, the third-longest streak by a QB in NFL history. In two home games vs. Detroit, he has 378 passing yards, four TDs and no INTs. He needs 23 completions to pass Hall of Famer John Elway (4,123) for the sixth-most completions in NFL history. ... Giants WR Sterling Shepard caught a TD pass in the last meeting. He has a TD catch in four of the past five home games.