Lions beat Giants 21-16 in a preseason clash on Friday

Detroit Lions got a 21-16 preseason win over the New York Giants on Friday night. Adrian Martinez’s managed to produce 1-yard rushing touchdown with less than two minutes to play, which proved to be crucial for the victory.

The rookie quarterback capped an 11-play drive and also went 4-for-7 passing for 37 yards in relief of Nate Sudfeld, who started the game for Detroit and went 15-for-28 for 194 yards and two interceptions.

Maurice Alexander returned a punt 95 yards for a score early in the third quarter for the Lions, and Sudfeld made a 2-point conversion pass to Jameson Williams.

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The Giants got three field goals from Graham Gano and a second-quarter touchdown hookup from Tommy DeVito to Tommy Sweeney.