Giants-Lions game raises concerns for NFL’s new first down technology

The NFL preseason is underway and that means that officials get the chance to iron out some wrinkles in new technology. The Lions-Giants game featured the “Hawk-Eye” technology to measure for a first down, as opposed to the old method of using the chains. It took a few minutes for the technology to work it’s magic. And the broadcast crew shared their thoughts and concerns about it, including former Giants QB Phil Simms.

The Lions-Giants game featured the “Hawk-Eye” technology to measure for a first down.

It took a few minutes to make happen.

“Are we going to use it if it takes this long?” – Phil Simms (he’s doing Giants games this preseason: https://t.co/s3ZDsqMuYq) pic.twitter.com/Y1qCsLPwO3

— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) August 9, 2024

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