WR STERLING SHEPARDThe second-year receiver will try to help jumpstart the offense after catching a touchdown in last year's meeting with the Lions.

SAFETY LANDON COLLINSThe Giants allowed only one touchdown in their opener, but the defense was unable to make a game-changing play in the turnover department. The All-Pro safety aims to change that in Week 2.

CB DOMINIQUE RODGERS-CROMARTIEAgainst Matthew Stafford and the Lions' weapons, the cornerbacks will have a busy game on Monday night. DRC had an interception in last season's victory over Detroit.

OFFENSIVE LINEWith right tackle Bobby Hart hampered by an ankle injury, Ben McAdoo said the team will look at the options to fill that spot if Hart cannot play.

LB B.J. GOODSONIt's been only one week, but the second-year middle linebacker leads the NFL with 18 tackles, four more than the next player.