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Baldinger notes that the Lions’ offensive line, once a strength, was effectively contained by the Giants’ defense, especially until Gibbs broke loose for a late-game explosive run. Defensively, Detroit’s star pass rusher Aiden Hutchinson was neutralized, which hurt their ability to put consistent pressure on opponents. Additionally, injuries to secondary players—rookies and backups—have left the Lions vulnerable in the back end, allowing teams to capitalize through the air.