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WEEK 3 • SUN • 09/23 • FINAL
New England Patriots 1-2
10
1 2 3 4
0 3 7 0
3 10 7 6
Detroit Lions 1-2
26
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Ford Field

Game Stories

Observations about New England's third 2018 regular season game from the press box at Ford Field.

Game Recap: Frustrated, but not yet worried

Observations about New England's third 2018 regular season game from the press box at Ford Field.
The Lions used a ball-control attack to dominate the Patriots in their 26-10 victory in Detroit.

Game Observations: Lions run over New England in Detroit

The Lions used a ball-control attack to dominate the Patriots in their 26-10 victory in Detroit. 
Detroit offense finds plenty of success on the ground and through the air.

Stock Watch: Defense struggles in loss at Lions

Detroit offense finds plenty of success on the ground and through the air.
Game notes and records from Patriots PR.

Game Notes: Brady has most touchdown passes for a player in his 40s

Game notes and records from Patriots PR.

Game Highlights

Patriots vs. Lions highlights | Week 3

Patriots vs. Lions highlights | Week 3

Brady connects with James White for a 10-yard TD

Brady connects with James White for a 10-yard TD

Bentley anticipates Stafford's pass and comes up with big INT

Bentley anticipates Stafford's pass and comes up with big INT

Deatrich Wise is HYPED after making tackle

Deatrich Wise is HYPED after making tackle

Brady throws dart to Gronk for 15-yard gain

Brady throws dart to Gronk for 15-yard gain

Patriots defense appears to know Lions' playcall before snap

Patriots defense appears to know Lions' playcall before snap

Cordarelle Patterson takes punt return 45 yards to start the game

Cordarelle Patterson takes punt return 45 yards to start the game

Game Photos

Patriots at Lions: Week 3

Patriots at Lions: Week 3

Pregame Week 3: Inside the locker room and player arrivals

Pregame Week 3: Inside the locker room and player arrivals

Patriots travel to Detroit presented by Samsonite

Patriots travel to Detroit presented by Samsonite

Postgame Video

Bill Belichick 9/23: 'They clearly outplayed us and outcoached us tonight'

Bill Belichick 9/23: 'They clearly outplayed us and outcoached us tonight'

Tom Brady 9/23: 'We didn't get the job done'

Tom Brady 9/23: 'We didn't get the job done'

Press Pass: Lions roar to victory

Press Pass: Lions roar to victory

What Went Wrong: Lions 26, Patriots 10

What Went Wrong: Lions 26, Patriots 10

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