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Giants head coach Tom Coughlin gets his defense pumped up in the fourth quarter.

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As the NFL returns to action, trash talk is as much a part of the fan experience as first downs, fantasy football lineups and betting lines. For fans of the Lions, the Week 1 battle with the Giants isn't causing much concern.

In fact, when surveying what Lions fans have to say on MLive.com, it's clear that the trash talk for Monday Night Football is alive and well in the Motor City.

Here's a sampling of what Lions fans have stated about the weaknesses the Giants will bring into the season-opening game:



LongTimeNJLionsFan: If the Lions don't commit a ton of stupid penalties (ex. Jumping offsides) really sick of that one. They should give the Giants O-line fits.

Lioneyes: Every Giants Message Board is the same... they think they will run the ball on us all night, and shut down our offense for only about 10 points. They obviously don't know anything about the Lions, we match up well against them. 60% of Giants fans are doom and gloom though.



Jdeed: @Lioneyes LOL! .

They will not be running the ball at all.

In the end they will have to put out Mr. inconsistent Manning and hope he flips a switch on this year otherwise it will be a long long night.

Triple_P: I'm honestly expecting the Lions to come out very strong, swinging and knocking the Giants out early. This is one of those games where the Lions biggest oppponent once again will be themselves and their knack for using their own foot as target practice.

31-17 - Lions

E-y-eWantW-i-n-z: I just got back, I borrowed Doc Brown's time machine and I have this to report:

After going 11-34 for 112 yds 0 TD's and 3 INTs, Eli Manning at the post game presser said, "We couldn't run on them, they were in my face every time I dropped back, what are you gonna do, those guys are beasts."

Giants fans aren't going to go quietly, right?

Sound off below in the comments section with your reaction to the confidence currently being shown by Lions fans.

Joe Giglio may be reached at jgiglio@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @JoeGiglioSports. Find NJ.com on Facebook.