Patriots at Lions
Detroit Lions 56, New England Patriots 33 · Madden 2011 RERUN
Final Score
Patriots 33 4 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Lions 56 8 TD · 0 FG · 2 XPMatthew Stafford 364 yds passingTashard Choice 170 yds rushingCalvin Johnson 173 yds receivingErik Coleman 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 290 · 528Passing yards 225 · 349Rushing yards 65 · 179Completions 12/21 · 23/35Yards per carry 3.8 · 9.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a high-octane matchup, the Detroit Lions topped the New England Patriots 56-33 in Week 10 of the 2026 season, solidifying their place as a formidable force in the league. The stakes were high as both teams aimed for playoff positioning, but it was the Lions who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess.
Matthew Stafford was the star of the show, throwing for an impressive 364 yards and six touchdowns, leading Detroit's explosive offense. Tashard Choice complemented the passing attack with a dominant ground game, racking up 170 rushing yards. Calvin Johnson was a reliable target, amassing 173 receiving yards and finding the end zone, making it a night to remember for Lions' fans.
Defensively, Kyle Vanden Bosch made his presence felt with three tackles and a sack, contributing to a relentless pass rush that kept the Patriots on their heels. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Stafford connected with Johnson for a stunning touchdown, extending the lead to two scores and shifting the momentum decisively in Detroit's favor. The Lions' defense held strong, allowing them to maintain control and secure a remarkable victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | ||||||
| Jay CutlerQB | 11/20 | 55% | 237 | 3 | 3 | 97.2 |
| Ryan MathewsHB | 1/1 | 100% | 12 | 0 | 0 | 116.6 |
| Lions | ||||||
| Matthew StaffordQB | 21/35 | 60% | 364 | 6 | 3 | 99.2 |
| Titus YoungWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Nate BurlesonWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Calvin JohnsonWR | 0/0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||||
| Ryan MathewsHB | 16 | 56 | 3.5 | 31 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Julian EdelmanWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Brenden BatesTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Tashard ChoiceHB | 16 | 170 | 10.6 | 24 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Matthew StaffordQB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jerome HarrisonHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tony SchefflerTE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Titus YoungWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon PettigrewTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||||
| Julian EdelmanWR | 2 | 97 | 48.5 | 89 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| Emmanuel SandersWR | 3 | 84 | 28.0 | 27 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Rob GronkowskiTE | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 16 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Brenden BatesTE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lousaka PoliteFB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Calvin JohnsonWR | 9 | 173 | 19.2 | 33 | 5 | 49 | 0 |
| Titus YoungWR | 3 | 105 | 35.0 | 84 | 1 | 85 | 0 |
| Tashard ChoiceHB | 5 | 46 | 9.2 | 44 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Jahvid BestHB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 15 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tony SchefflerTE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Nate BurlesonWR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Brandon PettigrewTE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||
| Jerod MayoMIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin McCourtyFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ras-I DowlingCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris GambleCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert NinkovichLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick ChungSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Paul PoslusznyWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Albert HaynesworthDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh BarrettSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vince WilforkDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leigh BoddenCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lions | |||||
| Erik ColemanSS | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Vanden BoschLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alphonso SmithCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris HoustonCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DeAndre LevyWILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Louis DelmasFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby CarpenterMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stephen TullochMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cliff AvrilLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric WrightCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon McDonaldCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ndamukong SuhDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amari SpieveySS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick FairleyDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||
| Stephen GostkowskiK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| Lions | |||
| Jason HansonK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |