DETROIT -- Ford Field finally gets a Monday night game, but it has nothing to do with the Lions.

According to sources, Ford Field has been chosen to host the N.Y. Giants vs. Minnesota Vikings game on Monday night. Kickoff is 7:20 p.m.

The game was forced to be moved after snow collapsed the roof of the Metrodome. The NFL looked at other locations including Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Stay tuned for more details, including the ticket situation. Could be some good deals involved, haven't heard anything official on that yet.

The Lions are preparing to kick off against the Green Bay Packers.

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AST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Shaun Hill will get his fifth straight start at quarterback for the Lions today vs. the Giants. Matthew Stafford will be the third quarterback, the first time he’s served in this capacity since he was injured in the opener.

Ashlee Palmer will start at middle linebacker as expected with DeAndre Levy (ankle, groin) and Landon Johnson (concussion) inactive.

WR Calvin Johnson, who was limited in practice all week with a shoulder injury, is active.

No other surprises on the inactive list. Also out for the Lions are RB Aaron Brown (hand), CB Nathan Vasher (nose/biceps) and DE Turk McBride (ankle).

Coach’s decisions are: T Jason Fox and DE Willie Young.

It’s a beautiful, sunny day at New Meadowlands Stadium, but the wind could be a factor.

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The Lions are 10-point underdogs for Sunday’s game at he N.Y. Giants. With a loss they could tie the NFL record with 24 straight road losses, but that is not on their minds. All they are thinking about is a possible two-game win streak heading into the bye week.

Here are five things the Lions must do to beat the Giants:

1. Establish the running game early. The Giants, who have 13 sacks in their last two games, can’t sack the quarterback if they are running the ball.

2. The offensive line must give Shaun Hill plenty of time. They were able to do this last week in the win over the Rams, but the Giants defensive line is bigger, stronger and better.

3. Spread the wealth on offense. Last Sunday Hill connected with five different teammates who each had four receptions. A remarkable stat. If the defense and special teams could pitch in to put points on the scoreboard all the better.

4. The safeties have ton continue their improved play. Louis Delmas has looked more like his old self in the last few weeks, he needs to lead the pack for the defensive backs.

5. The Lions’ defensive line must pressure Eli Manning early and often. This isn’t a stretch, they’ve done it during the first five games.

Prediction: Giants 27, Lions 24.

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ALLEN PARK --Calvin Johnson was at practice today (Wednesday), but no balls were thrown his way. The Lions wide receiver fell awkwardly on his right shoulder early in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s 44-6 win over St. Louis. He did not finish the game.

Johnson participated in drills and ran routes, but didn’t have a chance to catch in the early part of practice that the media could witness.

Three middle linebackers did not practice -- DeAndre Levy (ankle, groin), Landon Johnson and Spencer Havner. Johnson left Sunday’s game with an illness. It is unknown what is wrong with Havner. If all three are out on Sunday it’s likely Isaiah Ekejiuba would start at middle linebacker.

Those not practicing also included RB Jahvid Best (toe) who could just be resting to stay healthy for Sunday.

QB Matthew Stafford was not practicing. It seems highly unlikely that he will play on Sunday at the Giants. Coach Jim Schwartz could make an announcement on the starting quarterback at the end of practice.

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