The New York Giants (9-4) will play host to the Detroit Lions (9-4) on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in a matchup that will hold heavy playoff implications for both sides.

Here are five reasons why Big Blue will win in Week 15:

Giants coming off of a huge win

The Giants are coming off of what may have been their biggest win this season after beating the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14, proving that the win in the season opener was no fluke.

Winning games like that, especially in December, can create momentum that carries a team through the playoffs. The Giants are hoping the win did just that.

Lions will be forced to throw in cold weather

The Lions are already one of the most pass-happy teams in the NFL, but due to the strength of the Giants defensive line, they may have to be even more aggressive. That could play well into the Giants favor.

The Giants boast one of the best run defenses in the NFL and proved they can stop the best when they contained Ezekiel Elliott. With no run game, the Lions will have to throw into the Giants vaunted secondary.

Defense is proving to be elite

The Lions are middle-of-the-pack in offensive yards per game, but they put up points as quarterback Matthew Stafford is having a most efficient season in his eighth year.

Yet, the Giants have proved time and time again that they possess the game plan and personnel to stop any offense. In cold weather, the Giants defense will be chomping at the bit.

Giants won’t have to see Calvin Johnson

This is the first time since the 2006 season that the Lions have been without Johnson which is encouraging for the Giants secondary. Marvin Jones, Golden Tate and Eric Ebron are still valuable weapons, but none can compare to Johnson.

It will be interesting to see how the Giants will implement their gameplan. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie will likely line up with Tate out of the slot, but it isn’t clear whether Janoris Jenkins will follow Jones.

Lions allowing highest completion percentage in NFL

The Giants believe it is never too late to get the offense going and they will hope to do so on Sunday. Entering Week 15, the Lions are allowing a 72.9 percent completion rate to opposing quarterbacks.

Quarterback Eli Manning has struggled with efficiency in recent weeks, but has a great opportunity to get some momentum heading in the right direction ahead of two important division games.