Patriots vs. Lions

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The New England Patriots take on the Detroit Lions in a preseason game at Ford Field on Thursday, August 22, 2013.

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The New England Patriots take on the Detroit Lions in a preseason game at Ford Field on Thursday, August 22, 2013.

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The New England Patriots take on the Detroit Lions in a preseason game at Ford Field on Thursday, August 22, 2013.

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The New England Patriots take on the Detroit Lions in a preseason game at Ford Field on Thursday, August 22, 2013.

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New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley (22) is upended by Detroit Lions free safety Louis Delmas, bottom, in the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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New England Patriots wide receiver Kenbrell Thompkins (85) catches a pass for a 37-yard gain as Detroit Lions defensive back Darius Slay (30) defends in the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) is sacked by Detroit Lions defensive end Jason Jones (91) in the second quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

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The New England Patriots take on the Detroit Lions in a preseason game at Ford Field on Thursday, August 22, 2013.

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The New England Patriots take on the Detroit Lions in a preseason game at Ford Field on Thursday, August 22, 2013.

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The New England Patriots take on the Detroit Lions in a preseason game at Ford Field on Thursday, August 22, 2013.

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The New England Patriots take on the Detroit Lions in a preseason game at Ford Field on Thursday, August 22, 2013.

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The New England Patriots take on the Detroit Lions in a preseason game at Ford Field on Thursday, August 22, 2013.

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The New England Patriots take on the Detroit Lions in a preseason game at Ford Field on Thursday, August 22, 2013.

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New England Patriots running back Leon Washington (33) runs against the Detroit Lions in the second quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

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New England Patriots wide receiver Kenbrell Thompkins (85) is brought down by Detroit Lions strong safety Don Carey (32), middle linebacker Stephen Tulloch (55) and defensive back Darius Slay (30) in the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

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New England Patriots wide receiver Kenbrell Thompkins (85) heads to the sideline after a catch against the New England Patriots in the second quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

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Detroit Lions cornerback Jonte Green (36) stops New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Boyce (82) after a reception in the third quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

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Patriots quarterback Ryan Mallett (15) throws as Detroit Lions linebacker Tahir Whitehead (59) pressures the throw in the fourth quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013. Detroit won 40-9. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

AP Photo/Rick Osentoski

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