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Patriots-Lions Week 5, Key Matchups, Who Has the Edge?

The Patriots return to Gillette Stadium and will try to break a two-game losing streak against the Detroit Lions. The Lions have been scoring a ton of points and lead the league in points scored, averaging 35.0 points per game.

However, the Lions’ defense is dead last in the league, allowing an average of 35.3 points per game. Their games have been marked with big plays on both sides of the ball.

On Sunday, the Patriots will finally wear their throw-back uniforms with the red jerseys and white pants for the first time since 2012.

Brady TD to Gronkowski the last time the Patriots wore their throwbacks.