The New England Patriots face a challenging upcoming Week 10 matchup against the Detroit Lions, but several storylines and matchups might determine the outcome of the game.
One area in particular to keep an eye on will be how the Patriots match up defensively against the Lions' high-powered offense. New England got blown out in their own building last week after receiving a visit from quarterback Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers. Now, they'll face the daunting task of defending a Lions offense with even more firepower.
Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jameson Williams and Sam LaPorta—there are multiple ways that the Lions can hurt you in a game. They will try to utilize every way possible when facing a Patriots defense still reeling from
a 45-27 loss.
Here are three bold predictions for Sunday's showdown between the Patriots and Lions:
1. Marcus Jones holds Amon-Ra St. Brown to second-worst performance of season
Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones will have the difficult assignment of slowing down one of the best wide receivers in the NFL in Amon-Ra St. Brown in Munich. St. Brown enters the matchup with 61 receptions for 657 yards and five touchdowns through eight games played on the season.
Jones has recorded an interception, six passes defended and a sack this season. His speed, physicality and coverage instincts might give St. Brown problems throughout the game.
Expect Jones to deliver a statement performance and limit the Lions' receiver to less than 46 receiving yards, which is his current second-lowest total in a game this season.
2. Andy Borregales delivers a perfect game
Patriots kicker Andy Borregales will convert three or more field goals perfectly in a game for the first time this season against the Lions. Borregales has converted 10 of 13 field-goal attempts and 23 of 24 extra-point attempts this season. Against Detroit, Borregales will take advantage of every opportunity, connecting on three field goal attempts and going flawless on extra points to finish with a perfect game.
3. Dre'Mont Jones records multiple sacks
Dre'Mont Jones will produce his best performance of the season against Detroit. The Patriots' veteran edge rusher has registered only 1.5 sacks through nine games played this season. Jones will elevate his game against Jared Goff, consistently disrupting the pocket and recording multiple sacks. His performance could become a defining moment for New England's defense and provide a major boost in its pursuit of a Week 10 victory.
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