by Michael David SmithFiled under: Lions, Patriots, AFC East, NFC North
The Patriots are 8-2 and the Lions are 2-8, and so their Thanksgiving game appears it should be a blowout. But while the Lions have been losers this season, they've generally lost close games. And the Lions are usually competitive on their home field on Thanksgiving as well. So even though the Patriots are seven-point favorites for a reason, they may not have an easy game ahead of them in Detroit.Who: New England Patriots at Detroit Lions
Where: Ford Field, Detroit
When: Thursday, November 25, 12:30 p.m. ET
TV Coverage: CBS
Players to Watch: He'll never match the numbers of his record breaking 2007 season, when he threw 50 touchdown passes and New England went 16-0, but Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is having the second-best season of his NFL career. Brady has completed 215 of 329 passes (65.3 percent) for 2,362 yards, with 19 touchdowns and just four interceptions, for a 100.6 passer rating. Look for Brady to have a big game against the Lions' offense, but don't be surprised if the Lions' front four puts more pressure on him than Brady is accustomed to facing.
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