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Eric Gray made his mark in the Giants’ preseason opener

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Eric Gray made his mark in the Giants’ preseason opener

Three takeaways from the Giants’ preseason-opening 14-3 win over the Lions:

1. Eric Gray needed a splash play.

The second-year running back had a rough rookie season, and the Giants selected Tyrone Tracy in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Giants running back Eric Gray (20) runs the ball during the first half against the Detroit Lions
Giants running back Eric Gray (20) runs the ball during the first half against the Detroit Lions. for the NY POST

Gray came up with two big moments: He made an over-the-shoulder grab for a 24-yard gain, then used a nifty juke to leave cornerback Morice Norris grabbing at air on a 48-yard touchdown run, the first of two scoring runs. 

2. QB Tommy DeVito looks so much more in command of the offense than he did at this time a year ago.

That makes sense, right? DeVito was rushed onto the field after Drew Lock got hurt and showed he knows what he is doing running Brian Daboll’s system. 

3. Linebacker Dyontae Johnson is turning heads in training camp and the first-year player from Toledo had a sack of Nate Sudfeld on the first defensive series, showing good quickness in the open field.

Giants linebacker Dyontae Johnson (54) sacks Detroit Lions quarterback Nate Sudfeld (8) during the first quarter
Giants linebacker Dyontae Johnson (54) sacks Detroit Lions quarterback Nate Sudfeld (8) during the first quarter. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con

Later in the first quarter, he combined with Jordon Riley to stuff Craig Reynolds for no gain on third-and-2. 

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