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Giants vs. Lions: 5 Players to Watch
Keep an eye on these five players when the New York Giants travel to face the Detroit Lions in Week 8.
![WR GOLDEN TATE: The former Lion has 182 yards receiving over the last two weeks, including 94 yards after catch, the most in the NFL among wide receivers in that span.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/gxhsdc1hbuxjviqhxm0k.jpg)
WR GOLDEN TATE: The former Lion has 182 yards receiving over the last two weeks, including 94 yards after catch, the most in the NFL among wide receivers in that span.
![RB SAQUON BARKLEY: Barkley, who had 80 yards from scrimmage in his first game back from an ankle injury, faces a Lions defense giving up 139.2 rushing yards per game.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/yaovdq3no9ctkmq53lju.jpg)
RB SAQUON BARKLEY: Barkley, who had 80 yards from scrimmage in his first game back from an ankle injury, faces a Lions defense giving up 139.2 rushing yards per game.
![LB DEONE BUCANNON: We will wait to see how much he plays, but the newly-signed "money linebacker" has experience in James Bettcher's scheme. That should allow the hybrid playmaker to get up to speed quickly with his new team.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/g5s8dqhwzhrjzbzxt0mz.jpg)
LB DEONE BUCANNON: We will wait to see how much he plays, but the newly-signed "money linebacker" has experience in James Bettcher's scheme. That should allow the hybrid playmaker to get up to speed quickly with his new team.
![S MICHAEL THOMAS: A 2018 Pro Bowl selection as a special teamer, Thomas blocked a punt last week against Arizona that Eli Penny recovered in the end zone for a touchdown. He is also making an impact on defense with 22 tackles and two passes defensed.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/siigbxxcoetfcehxrqqt.jpg)
S MICHAEL THOMAS: A 2018 Pro Bowl selection as a special teamer, Thomas blocked a punt last week against Arizona that Eli Penny recovered in the end zone for a touchdown. He is also making an impact on defense with 22 tackles and two passes defensed.
![WR DARIUS SLAYTON: With wide receiver Sterling Shepard still in the concussion protocol, the rookie has taken on a bigger role in the offense and become one of Daniel Jones' favorite targets.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/odvbd3zle2keerynw2um.jpg)
WR DARIUS SLAYTON: With wide receiver Sterling Shepard still in the concussion protocol, the rookie has taken on a bigger role in the offense and become one of Daniel Jones' favorite targets.