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Rogers' Sunday Night SHOWDOWN >> PATRIOTS @ LIONS!
(NFL) New England vs. Detroit,
Point Spread: -6.50 | -110.00 New England (Away)
Result: Loss
Point Spread: -6.50 | -110.00 New England (Away)
Result: Loss
The set-up: Detroit is desperate for a win at 0-2, but the Patriots are coming off a humbling 31-20 road loss in Jacksonville and they'll be eager to deliver the knock-out blow to the Lions here.
The teams: NE QB Tom Brady had 234 passing yards and two TD's last week, but it wasn't enough as his defense would uncharacteristically struggle. Brady has 511 yards and a 5/1 TD:INT after two weeks. So far the Pats are averaging 23.5 PPG and allowing 25.5.
Detroit is averaging 22 PPG and it's allowing 39 PPG. That's dead last in the NFL. Last week it allowed 190 rushing to Matt Breida of the 49ers. The pass defense was decent, but No. 1 CB Darius Slay went down with a concussion last week.
The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but NE is 6-0 ATS in its last six as a road favorite in the 3.5 to seven points range, while Detroit is just 3-6 ATS in its last nine non-conference games. The Lions' terrible defensive play is just what the doctor ordered for Brady to get back on track. Lay the points.
The teams: NE QB Tom Brady had 234 passing yards and two TD's last week, but it wasn't enough as his defense would uncharacteristically struggle. Brady has 511 yards and a 5/1 TD:INT after two weeks. So far the Pats are averaging 23.5 PPG and allowing 25.5.
Detroit is averaging 22 PPG and it's allowing 39 PPG. That's dead last in the NFL. Last week it allowed 190 rushing to Matt Breida of the 49ers. The pass defense was decent, but No. 1 CB Darius Slay went down with a concussion last week.
The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but NE is 6-0 ATS in its last six as a road favorite in the 3.5 to seven points range, while Detroit is just 3-6 ATS in its last nine non-conference games. The Lions' terrible defensive play is just what the doctor ordered for Brady to get back on track. Lay the points.
