The New York Giants opened their 2024 preseason schedule with a 14-3 victory against the 2023 NFC runner-up Detroit Lions on a rainy Thursday night at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

The teams, who had brawled repeatedly during their two days of joint practices earlier in the week, put whatever animosities they held behind them and played a fairly uneventful game.

Both teams sat the majority of their starters in a low-scoring affair that left Giant fans both wet and hopeful.

Final score: Giants 14, Lions 3

Keys to the game

It was over when...

Giants linebacker Ovie Oghoufo batted down a Hendon Hooker pass attempt on fourth-and-goal on the Giants' 4-yard line with 0:25 left in the third quarter.

Players of the game

Injuries

Quarterback Drew Lock left the game with 2:03 remaining in the first quarter after injuring his hip and was replaced by Tommy DeVito. Lock was an unimpressive 4-of-10 for 17 yards and had an interception for a passer rating of 8.3, but he did scramble twice for a total of 12 yards. General manager Joe Schoen said on the air that Lock was fine and could have returned to the game if needed.

Defensive lineman Ryder Anderson had his hand/wrist evaluated by the medical staff on the sideline early in the second half and then went to the locker room for X-rays.

Dyontae Johnson left the game with a bruised ankle, got it checked in the locker room, and then returned to the field.

What's next?

Head coach Brian Daboll will hold a Zoom call with the team's beat writers on Friday morning before a few players are also made available.

Big Blue will return to practice on Sunday ahead of a Week 2 preseason game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, August 17 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. EDT.

This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Giants open preseason with impressive 14-3 win over Lions