Best and worst performers from win vs. Lions

The New York Giants improved to 1-0 on the preseason following a 14-3 victory over the Detroit Lions at MetLife Stadium in Week 1 — a game they were never in danger of losing.

Although most starters didn’t play for either side, the Giants looked vastly improved from a year ago, especially along the offensive line, which largely impressed and surprised.

Here’s a look at the best and worst performers, courtesy of PFF, from the Week 1 preseason win.

Top 5 offense

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• RB Eric Gray (90.2)
• OL Joshua Ezeudu (82.7)
• OL Marcellus Johnson (80.2)
• OL Jalen Mayfield (79.1)
• OL Austin Schlottmann (79.0)

Bottom 5 offense

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• QB Drew Lock (30.0)
• WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (48.2)
• OL Matt Nelson (50.2)
• WR Isaiah Hodgins (50.4)
• WR Ayir Asante (51.9)

Top 5 defense

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• CB Tre Hawkins (90.0)
• LB Darrian Beavers (86.3)
• LB Darius Muasau (82.2)
• CB David Long (76.6)
• LB Dyontae Johnson (74.8)

Bottom 5 defense

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• CB Christian Holmes (31.1)
• DL Casey Rogers (39.2)
• DL Jordon Riley (43.0)
• DL Ryder Anderson (47.3)
• DL Jordan Phillips (48.6)

Top 5 special teams

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• WR Miles Boykin (80.2)
• S Gervarrius Owens (72.1)
• CB Darnay Holmes (71.1)
• WR John Jiles (70.9)
• RB Dante Miller (70.1)

Bottom 5 special teams

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• WR Isaiah Hodgins (40.5)
• LB Darrian Beavers (40.5)
• CB Breon Borders (46.9)
• TE Chris Manhertz (56.0)
• S Tyler Nubin (59.0)

Other notables

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• RB Dante Miller (66.4)
• QB Tommy DeVito (66.3)
• WR Jalin Hyatt (56.3)
• TE Theo Johnson (54.0)
• WR Malik Nabers (52.5)
• S Gervarrius Owens (66.1)
• CB Deonte Banks (64.8)
• LB Azeez Ojulari (62.1)
• S Tyler Nubin (58.4)
• CB Andru Phillips (55.0)