Despite taking part in the pregame warmup, McCloud did not play in this game.
“Nick’s had a lot of experience. He’s played a lot on special teams,’’ Daboll said. “Wanted to see some of these younger guys.’’
Veteran corner Tre Herndon came up with an interception of Nate Sudfeld late in the second quarter, but after a 35-yard return, Herndon was hit and fumbled the ball away.
Rookie running back Dante “Turbo’’ Miller had runs of 9 and 19 yards in the second half.
Miller led the Giants with 63 yards on 12 rushing attempts. Rookie Tyrone Tracy Jr. ran it five times for 26 yards.
The Giants gained 155 yards on the ground and averaged 5.7 yards per attempt, as their second-unit offensive line looked more capable than in past years.
Benton Whitely, a third-year linebacker from Holy Cross, hit Sudfeld to force an incomplete pass on fourth down from the Giants 3-yard line late in the game.
The Giants’ defense had four sacks and stopped the Lions four times on fourth down.
When there was a call for a measurement on fourth down in the third quarter there was no chain gang running onto the field.
The NFL for the first time in this game tested the new electronic ball spotting system that will be used this preseason. The laser technology could be implemented for the 2025 season.
The league will test the system during the Giants and Jets preseason games at MetLife Stadium this summer.
The Giants unveiled their new midfield signage: Their iconic “ny’’ helmet stretching from one 42-yard line to the other.
The blue helmet with a red stripe and white “ny’’ was used at various points during the 99-year history of the team.
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