The New York Giants opened the 2023 preseason with a 21-16 loss to the Detroit Lions on Friday night despite a strong start from their defense.
Depth issues along the offensive line was the story but that shouldn’t overshadow injuries to wide receiver Collin Johnson (knee) and cornerback Cor’Dale Flott (abdomen) or solid play from some rookies.
Ultimately, there’s a lot to work on and a lot to be concerned about.
Here’s how X, formerly known as Twitter, reacted to the preseason-opening loss.