Detroit Lions at New England Patriots 10/9/22 - NFL Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 10/08/2022 at 7:52 PM ET

Detroit Lions at New England Patriots 10/9/22 - NFL Picks & Predictions

The New England Patriots return home to Foxborough on Sunday and will host the Detroit Lions. The Patriots are 1-3 on the year after losing 27-24 to the Packers last week in overtime. New England is riding a two game losing streak after starting the season 2-0. The Patriots are looking for their first home win of the season Sunday.

The New England Patriots are averaging 128.5 rushing yards per game which ranks 10th best in the NFL. Running back Damien Harris is leading the Patriots with 53 carries for 246 yards. Harris has 3 touchdowns on the season. Wide receiver Nelson Agholor leads New England with 225 receiving yards and one touchdown.

The Detroit Lions also head into Week 6 of action riding a two game losing streak. The Lions are 1-3 on the season with a 0-1 road record. Detroit lost to Seattle 48-45 at home last week. The Lions are averaging 35 points per game which leads the NFL.

The Detroit Lions are led by quarterback Jared Goff. Goff has 1,126 passing yards on the season with 11 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Tight end T.J. Hockenson has led the receivers for the Lions. Hockenson has 261 yards and 3 touchdowns.

The New England Patriots have hit the early season injury bug hard. The Patriots played two quarterbacks in last week's loss. The Detroit Lions are 1-3 on the year but can score points as they have shown. Take the free points with the Detroit Lions. Final Score Prediction, Detroit Lions win and cover ATS 24-20. 

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