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Giants-Lions final score: Giants fall to Detroit, 21-16, in preseason opener

The New York Giants (0-1) lost their preseason opener to the 1-0 Detroit Lions, 21-16, on Friday night.

The Lions scored the game-winning touchdown on a 1-yard sneak by quarterback Adrian Martinez with 1:51 to play. That capped an 11-play, 69-yard drive.

Stars of the game

Safety Jason Pinnock had an interception on the first play of the game. He added a tackle for loss and two passes defensed before exiting after only a couple of series.

Wide receiver Cole Beasley, a 13-year veteran, had four catches for 33 yards in about a quarter of action.