Tynes opens his new season against Detriot Lions on Thursday.The Greenock-born kicker, the only Scot to win a Super Bowl ring, will kick off the New York Giants' defence of the title.The Lions provide the first opposition as the Giants open their pre-season schedule.Everything is geared towards the NFL opener against Washington Redskins on September 4.Tynes, who had to fight for his place last season, is now an automatic choice after signing a new five-year deal.