He should compete for the starting left end job, and will most likely play immediately in third-down situations.

The Lions did not make a first down in 12 third-down situations.

The average third-down situation for the Giants has been third-and-8.

Rawls had a 6-yard run to the 13 on a third-down situation for a first down.

He completed 3 of 4 passes, two in third-down situations, for 47 yards.

In 13 third-down situations, the Giants converted only one first down.

And less than two minutes later, they were sitting on the Pittsburgh 30 in a third-down situation.

This season opponents have been successful on 34 of 80 third-down situations for 42.5 percent.

I know how important these third-down situations are to keep a drive going.

For the game, the Giants converted 5 of 12 third-down situations.