Overview
- Interim coach Mike Kafka emphasized the decision rested with medical evaluators, noting Dart did not progress sufficiently through the protocol.
- Dart remains in the protocol from a Nov. 9 head injury against the Bears and already missed Week 11 at Green Bay.
- Winston will make a second straight start with Russell Wilson backing him up, shifting the offense from a dual-threat look to a more traditional pocket approach.
- Through nine appearances, Dart has completed 128 of 204 passes for 1,417 yards with 10 touchdowns and three interceptions, plus 317 rushing yards and seven rushing scores.
- Context for Sunday includes the 2-9 Giants’ five-game skid, edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux ruled out and WR Darius Slayton cleared to play, while the Lions activated cornerbacks D.J. Reed and Khalil Dorsey with Terrion Arnold and safety Kerby Joseph out.