When the New York Giants hosted the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 16, the afternoon ended with yet another disappointment for New York. The Giants fell 27–20, dropping to 2–9, while Green Bay improved its record to 6–3–1.
New York is desperate for a spark, and their next chance comes Sunday, November 23, when they travel to Ford Field to face the Detroit Lions. Detroit is looking to rebound from a loss to the Eagles, and while the Lions will be eager to get back on track, the Giants could still shake things up—even though quarterback Jaxson Dart remains sidelined due to a concussion.
But attention turned back to last week’s matchup when one Packers defender drew the NFL’s ire. Each Saturday, the league releases a list of fines for infractions committed the previous week. According to the NFL, these penalties exist to maintain player safety, uphold competitive fairness, and preserve the integrity of the game. The league and the NFL Players Association jointly outline the violations that qualify for discipline.
This week, Packers defensive end Colby Wooden was fined $6,789 for a facemask foul combined with unnecessary roughness stemming from a fourth-quarter incident. No members of the Giants received fines for that game.
Money collected from such penalties is directed to the Professional Athletes Foundation, which supports former players in need, and to the NFL Foundation, which funds health, safety, and wellness initiatives for athletes of all ages, including youth programs.
Giants vs. Lions: Week 12 Outlook
Looking ahead to the Giants’ next contest, the NFL’s Week 12 preview notes concerns about Detroit’s inconsistency. However, league analysts point out that the Lions rank among the top five on both offense and defense, and they believe head coach Dan Campbell is well-positioned to get the team aligned for the final stretch of the season.
The Giants’ defense has been a problem area. The league highlights that New York is giving up 5.9 yards per play—one of the worst marks in the NFL—along with 0.07 EPA per play and 27.3 points per game, which places them near the bottom of the standings. Not exactly encouraging numbers for Giants fans.
At ESPN, reporter Jordan Raanan outlines the challenge from New York’s perspective. He notes that offensive coordinator Tim Kelly labeled Detroit’s defensive approach under coordinator Kelvin Sheppard as “aggressive.” The Lions have yet to allow either a 300-yard passer or a 100-yard rusher this season. That sets up a tough test for quarterback Jameis Winston, who has topped 300 passing yards in three of his last eight starts dating back to his time in Cleveland.
