Lions vs Patriots

For the Detroit Lions, Sunday's game against the New England Patriots has a ton of stakes. A 1-4 start at the bye week would have many questioning whether ...

After being gifted a roughing the passer call and a new set of downs, the Lions had four shots at the end zone in a goal-to-go situation. Detroit, again, stood up after New England got in field goal range, but the Patriots pushed the lead to 19-0. The Patriots would add a field goal, but let’s be honest, you’re not reading this far anyways. But on a third-and-2, there was an awkward handoff between Goff and Reynolds, and the Lions back lost 7 yards on the play. With under two minutes remaining, the Patriots were able to move quickly downfield thanks, in part, to a pass interference penalty on Jeff Okudah that gave New England 22 free yards. Rather than try a 50-yard field goal with new kicker Michael Badgley, the Lions decided to go for it, and then this happened. Maurice Alexander tried to give the Lions a spark with a big 47-yard kick return after reversing field. Dan Campbell opted to go for it, and a fullback run with Jamaal Williams was stuffed for no gain, giving New England the ball on the Lions side of the field. The Patriots were unable to get another first down, but the play to Henry got them close enough to kick a 37-yard field goal. Hockenson, which allowed Jack Jones to anticipate the throw and step in front of it for the interception. Bailey Zappe quickly connected with tight end Hunter Henry for 23 yards after Saivion Smith immediately fell down with what appeared to be a serious injury on just the second defensive play of the game. Instead of making a statement and potentially taking some positive momentum into the bye, just about everything went wrong for the Lions in Foxborough.

St. Brown's been dealing with an ankle injury that occurred Week 3 in Minnesota when he was rolled up on after making a short catch. The ankle injury prevented ...

St. The Lions signed wide receiver Maurice Alexander and cornerback AJ Parker to the active roster from the practice squad on Saturday and both are expected to see action today. In a rather surprising move, cornerback Amani Oruwariye is inactive as a healthy scratch. Starting guard Jonah Jackson is also active for the first time since suffering a finger injury between Weeks 1 & 2. He was limited in practice this week, but played through the injury last week and caught seven passes for 81 yards and a touchdown against the Seahawks. 1 in both scoring (35.0) and total offense (436.8).

Find the latest updates and analysis as the Patriots take on the Detroit Lions in what will likely be Bailey Zappe's first NFL start.

Patriots 6, Lions 0. 10:37: Shotgun play-action pass from Zappe to an open Hunter Henry results in a 23-yard catch that puts the Patriots on the Lions 21 with 1st and 10. Patriots 16, Lions 0. Patriots 19, Lions 0. He becomes the first Patriots player to record a sack in each of the first five games. 14:05: A 47-yard kickoff return puts the Lions at their 47 to start the drive. 10:58: Goff looks to pass from the shotgun on 3rd and 7 but gets swarmed by the Patriots d-line. 3:55: Judon sacks Goff, forcing a fumble Kyle Dugger scoops it up and wins the footrace to the end zone for a Patriots touchdown. And that’s right after the Patriots were fortunate enough to recover their own fumble. Patriots 13, Lions 0. A Lions defender was there to snatch it and complete the takeaway. 3:57: A ten-yard completion from Zappe to Jakobi Meyers moves the Patriots past midfield.

Of course, New England will be without starting quarterback Mac Jones for the second straight game as he recovers from an ankle injury suffered in Week 3 ...

On the very next play, Stevenson broke off a 26-yard run to move New England into the red area. That was all for Detroit though, as they again failed to convert a fourth-down and handed the ball back to New England. Facing a first-and-20, New England ran with Stevenson to set up a field goal before the half. New England’s next drive started with a pair of penalties, as Lil’Jordan Humphrey’s false start backed them up before an illegal contact on Detroit gave the Patriots a first down. Backed up at their own three-yard line, New England got to work on the ground with Rhamondre Stevenson before Zappe found Jakobi Meyers for a 12-yard gain on third-down. Then, Bailey Zappe delivered his best ball of the day, finding Jakobi Meyers for a 24-yard touchdown pass down the right sideline. The Patriots two-minute offense got to work, as Zappe found Meyers for a 15-yard gain to start the drive. Looking for their first points of the afternoon after the interception, Goff found Kalif Raymond for 20 yards facing a third-and-16. Zappe got back to work finding Jakobi Meyers for a 17-yard gain on New England’s next drive. Detroit got off to a fast start on their next offensive position, as Jared Goff connected with Josh Reynolds off play-action for a 22-yard gain. Two plays later, Craig Reynolds broke off a 19-yard run to move the ball into New England territory. The offense then stalled, leading to a Nick Folk 37-yard field goal to give the Patriots the lead.

Detroit Lions game time, TV channel info, radio, score, live updates and analysis as they play the New England Patriots.

[Matt Patricia](https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/09/11/detroit-lions-matt-patricia-over-his-head/1266526002/), our old friend. [Why Detroit Tigers manager A.J. His New England offense will be without starting quarterback Mac Jones (ankle) or backup quarterback Brian Hoyer (concussion), leaving rookie Bailey Zappe as the likely signal-caller against the NFL's worst defense. The Lions will be without starting running back D’Andre Swift and starting wideout DJ Chark; star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. [Lions DB Saivion Smith collapses, taken off field by ambulance](https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/10/09/detroit-lions-saivion-smith-collapses-ambulance-patriots/69550479007/) [Why Lions blowout loss to the Pats wasn't all that bad](https://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/carlos-monarrez/2022/10/09/detroit-lions-patriots-bailey-zappe-carlos-monarrez/69550454007/)

Amani Oruwariye has gone from starting cornerback to healthy scratch for the Detroit Lions. Oruwariye headlines the inactive player list for Detroit in Week ...

WR Quintez Cephus was also ruled out, but he has since been placed on the injured reserve with his foot malady. The Patriots’ own final injury report had ruled out two defensive linemen, Lawrence Guy and DaMarcus Mitchell. The Lions ruled out five players in Friday’s final injury report, which effectively filled up nearly all the gameday inactives on its own.

The Lions and Patriots meet in Week 5 of the NFL season. We break down what we know before Week 5 inactives arrive at 11:30 a.m. ET on Sunday.

Guard Kayode Awosika (hamstring), linebacker Chris Board (knee), center Evan Brown (ankle), guard Jonah Jackson (finger), wide receiver Josh Reynolds (ankle), and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Chark (ankle), defensive tackle John Cominsky (wrist), defensive end Charles Harris (groin), tackle Matt Nelson (calf) and running back D’Andre Swift (shoulder, ankle). [Detroit Lions](https://www.prideofdetroit.com/) will hit the road to take on the [New England Patriots](https://www.patspulpit.com/).

The New England Patriots list seven inactives, as do the Detroit Lions for Sunday's Week 5 matchup at Gillette Stadium.

The ex-USC Trojan is one of the most productive pass catchers in football with 23 receptions for 253 yards and three touchdowns in only three games. However, he apparently made every effort to suit up in the [Pats popular throwback red threads](https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news/new-england-patriots-throwback-weekend-detroit-lions-pat-preview-gillette-stadium) for this contest. As [The Athletic reported on Saturday](https://twitter.com/jeffphowe/status/1578508676591386624?s=21&t=x0Swa-ZDVrnk_Dpo1yWmUA), the Pats and Jones evaluated his progress and physical response to continued treatment for his high ankle sprain during Saturday's walkthroughs. Detroit’s explosive offense will be without two of its most productive players, as running back D’Andre Swift (shoulder/ankle) and wide receiver DJ Chark (ankle) have officially been ruled out. With the Pats continuing to struggle in defending the run, Detroit’s ground attack will be their focal point on Sunday. Practice squad quarterback Garrett Gilbert will serve as Zappe’s backup, filling his elevation to the game day roster on Saturday.

Lions cornerback Saivion Smith was taken off the field in an ambulance early in Sunday's game against the Patriots. The team announced he was being taken to ...

The 24-year-old, who was making his first start for the Lions, went down on Detroit’s second defensive play of the game after contact with Patriots tight end Hunter Henry. Lions safety Saivion Smith was taken off the field in an ambulance early in Sunday’s game against the Patriots. Defensive backs Will Harris, Jeff Okudah, DeShon Elliott and Ifeatu Melifonwu picked up injuries in addition to Smith.

-- — Rookie Bailey Zappe threw a touchdown pass in his first career start, Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for a career-high 161 yards, and the New England Patriots overwhelmed the Detroit Lions 29-0 on Sunday. Kyle Dugger returned a fumble 59 yards for a ...

... CB [Jonathan Jones](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2971027/jonathan-jones) left with an ankle injury. ... S [Ifeatu Melifonwu](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4240401/ifeatu-melifonwu) left with an ankle injury. [Jared Goff](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3046779/jared-goff) was 19 of 35 for 229 yards with an interception and a fumble. [Will Harris](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3915297/will-harris) left in the first half with a groin injury. The rookie completed 17 of 21 passes for 188 yards with [Mac Jones](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4241464/mac-jones) out for the second straight week with an ankle injury and backup [Brian Hoyer](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/12477/brian-hoyer) on injured reserve following a concussion. [Kyle Dugger](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4401811/kyle-dugger) returned a fumble 59 yards for a touchdown for the Patriots as the defense and ground game gave Zappe plenty of support. [Damien Harris](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3925347/damien-harris) left in the first half with a hamstring injury and did not return. Dugger scooped up the ball and returned it for the score. The entire Lions bench emptied and Smith's teammates circled him before he was loaded and driven off. The Lions went for it on fourth down, but Judon sacked and stripped Goff. But New England’s defense took advantage of a team that was still without running back D’Andre Swift and receiver D.J. He also had a pass intercepted when his slant to

Sunday's game will likely feature a lot of the ground games, as the Lions bring their No. 4 ranked rushing attack (by DVOA) to Foxborough, and the Patriots will ...

Now let’s hear your picks. Hamza Baccouche (3-1): 24-20 Lions [Detroit Lions](https://www.prideofdetroit.com/) and [New England Patriots](https://www.patspulpit.com/) will be desperately trying to avoid a 1-4 hole to the season when the two face off at 1 p.m. This will be Zappe’s first career start, although he did go 10-of-15 last week for 99 yards and a touchdown against the Given that both teams have struggled to stop the run, expect both teams to feature their running backs a lot on Sunday. Sunday’s game will likely feature a lot of the ground games, as the Lions bring their No.

Free Press sports writers share their predictions with the Detroit Lions' latest game against the New England Patriots on Sunday in Foxborough, Mass.

The pick: Lions 31, Patriots 28. The Lions feel the absence of D’Andre Swift this week against the ever-scheming Belichick. And the Lions still have that offense. The Lions can’t lose this game, can they? This is another winnable game for the Lions because their offense continues to roll. Bill Belichick is too good a coach to let the Lions run wild on offense like they have the first four weeks of the season.

Toda la información sobre del duelo de temporada regular de la NFL entre los ...

También fueron descartados para jugar los defensores Lawrence Guy (hombro) y DaMarcus Mithcell (conmoción). Luego de que tanto Patriots como Lions cayeran en la fecha pasada, este juego proyecta ser muy reñido, en especial por lo irregular de las ofensivas de ambos equipos. Los Lions tendrán múltiples bajas para este fin de semana, empezando por los receptores Quintez Cephus (pie) y D.J. A raíz de la conmoción del veterano, Zappe se estrenará como titular y espera seguir demostrando que tiene lo necesario para competir con Jones. Hockenson, quien podría ser una de las principales armas por aire de Jared Goff, ante las lesiones de los dos titulares en la posición. Será la oportunidad para la primera titularidad del quarterback Bailey Zappe, quien mostró un buen nivel la semana pasada desde la banca.

In less than 90 minutes, the New England Patriots will kick off their fifth game of the regular season. They will take on the Detroit Lions in front of a ...

He was listed as questionable to play with an ankle injury that forced him to miss last Sunday’s game against the The speedy wideout started the season on injured reserve after fracturing his clavicle in preseason. Meyers and Mills will return after missing last week’s game against the The other three inactives, meanwhile, are all healthy scratches. Jones entered the weekend as doubtful and his inactivity was expected, meaning that it did not come as too big a surprise. They will take on the [Detroit Lions](https://www.prideofdetroit.com/) in front of a home crowd, but will have to do so without their starting quarterback yet again.

As the New England Patriots prepare to take on the Detroit Lions in Week 5 of the 2022 season, Patriots Country highlights three players on whom Pats fans ...

[face the Detroit Lions](https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news/new-england-patriots-detroit-lions-preview-injuries-odds-gameday-bailey-zappe-mac-jones), with kickoff set for 1 p.m. Henry was on the field for 49 of a possible 58 snaps on offense in the Pats Week 4 loss to the Packers. Jones’ sound field awareness and instincts to close in on the football make him effective in zone coverage, as well. Even with Smith limited to 17 snaps, Henry caught just two of his four targets for 13 yards in the contest. New England will be wearing their [popular throwback uniforms consisting of red jerseys and white helmets featuring the vintage ‘Pat Patriot’ logo](https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news/new-england-patriots-throwback-weekend-detroit-lions-pat-preview-gillette-stadium) for the first time since 2012. Rookie cornerback Jack Jones got the start in his stead, opposite veteran Jonathan Jones. With Mills’ status in question, Jones may get the starting nod for the second straight week. This weekend will mark the first meeting between the Pats and Lions since a 26-10 New England loss, at Ford Field on Sunday Sept. While the 23-year-old may lack experience, he should find opportunities to make plays in the passing game. New England’s top perimeter cornerback Jalen Mills has recently been bothered by a hamstring injury, which caused him to miss last Sunday’s loss to the Green Bay Packers. [Jonnu Smith likely to miss Sunday’s matchup with an ankle injury](https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news/new-england-patriots-detroit-lions-injury-report-mac-jones-bailey-zappe-jonnu-smith). He also stands to benefit from the return of wide receivers Jakobi Meyers (having missed the past two weeks with a knee injury) and

It's the health and safety of Lions Saivion Smith. The safety, who was starting for the second time in his career, went down with an injury early in the game.

It’s just insane that they have to happen on the one week that the Lions do this. I just can’t see how the Lions could possibly dig themselves out of this hole in the shape they’re in. You can blame the strength and conditioning team all you want, but there’s not anti-injury lift or cardio that you can do to keep players from getting hurt. Instead the Lions went for it on fourth-and-9 and Jared Goff got sacked hard enough to fumble the ball and the Patriots ran it back for a touchdown. Just waiting until April of 2023 when the Lions are on the board in a probably pretty high spot. Of course, this had to be the game where the Lions made a healthy Amani Oruwariye a healthy scratch. You couldn’t blame me after Goff was statistically off to the best start for a Lions quarterback since Matthew Stafford’s 2011 season. It’s time to cut down on the aggression and try to take the points or punt. They had to do everything they could possibly do to be in games. Now I can’t confidently tell you that anyone will have job anywhere in the NFL next season. The safety, who was starting for the second time in his career, went down with an injury early in the game. [Detroit Lions](https://www.prideofdetroit.com/) did the thing that they just couldn’t do.

The Patriots defense shut out the top-scoring offense in the NFL on Sunday.

The Patriots need to be better in the red zone. Patriots nose tackle Davon Godchaux, defensive end Deatrich Wise, and linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley stopped a fullback dive attempt in its tracks to get off the field. He's trying to make too many moves in his releases at the line and wasting too much time. The Patriots dressed all six wide receivers on their active 53-man roster for Sunday's game, so someone was bound to be the odd man out in terms of playing time. The Patriots have themselves a three-down factor back in Stevenson. We tried to disrupt the timing a little bit. One of the key elements of the Patriots shutout performance against the top-scoring offense in the league was eliminating tight end T.J. In a game-changing play late in the first half, the Patriots dialed up man coverage on fourth-and-9. On the play, the Patriots stressed a cover-two zone with two vertical routes occupying the half-field safety on a good play design. Zappe gets to his two-high beater when the defense falls into cover two, sees the deep safety staying over the top of tight end Hunter Henry's route, and throws the perfect type of pass to get the ball over the flat defender and beat the deep safety. New England stopped all six of Detroit's fourth-down attempts, intercepted a Jared Goff pass near the end zone, and scored on a Matthew Judon strip-sack that was returned for a touchdown by safety Kyle Dugger. As they did during a similar stretch last season, the mostly mistake-free football that the Patriots played vs.

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) before a NFL football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, October 9, 2022 in Foxborough, MA. (Jeff Nguyen ...

Injury report: It was a scary moment early Sunday for Lions defensive back Saivion Smith, who suffered a neck injury on the second defensive play of the game. He was down on the field for some time before being placed on a stabilizing backboard and taken via ambulance to a local hospital. Potentially a 6-3 score turned into 13-0 late in the second quarter, and the Lions never recovered. Instead of kicking a 49 or 50-yard field goal and attempting to trim the Patriots' 6-0 to 6-3, Campbell opted to go for it on 4th and 9. The Patriots recorded five field goals, a 24-yard touchdown pass from Zappe to wide receiver Jakobi Meyers and the fumble return touchdown by safety Kyle Duggar. But even that side of the football let them down Sunday in a lopsided 29-0 loss to the Patriots.

Detroit had 312 yards of total offense but became the first team in NFL history to go 0-for-6 on fourth down, as New England's defense made key stops when it ...

But the Patriots rookie cornerback continues to deliver on the field. He was certainly up to the task, helping Zappe tremendously with his production in the ground game. But if Zappe has to start again versus the Browns, the Patriots should feel a lot more comfortable after watching his effort Sunday. The second-year running back was an absolute workhorse, racking up a career-high 161 rushing yards on 25 carries. [Watch on YouTube](https://youtu.be/X2S7amnDvQA) Judon now has six sacks, the most of any player in Patriots history through five games.