Leon Halip/Getty ImagesIn the first game of the Thanksgiving football slate, the Detroit Lions will host the New England Patriots. The latest NFL odds released by online sportsbook BetMania have the Patriots listed as seven point favorites. Although the Lions are getting seven points in this game, the Lions will win this game on the field. The Lions are much better than their record would indicate and they have lost some close games to some very good teams. Five of the Lions’ eight losses have been by five points or Reebok Minnesota Vikings #84 Randy Moss Realtree camo Jersey
fewer. They lost by three points to the Eagles, two points to the Packers and just three points to the New York Jets. They are playing good football despite losing quarterback Matthew Stafford to an injured shoulder. There is no doubt that the New England Patriots are playing some pretty good football too. The Patriots beat the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday and are 8-2 on the season tied atop the AFC East with the New York Jets. Quarterback Tom Brady is having a stellar season and is leading the Patriots to another post season berth. So how can anyone believe that Brady and the Patriots would lose to the lowly Lions? First, it is a huge letdown game for the Patriots. They just finished a two game set against the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Colts, two of the premiere teams in the NFL. What Will be the Outcome of this game?What Will be the Outcome of this game?Patriots win by double digits36.6%Lions win in a close game34.7%Patriots win in the last minute15.0%Lions shock the Patriots in a blow out10.7%Who Cares? I will be eating Turkey!2.9%Total votes: 513Secondly, the Patriots will be looking past this game. After the holiday stop in Detroit, the Patriots will play a revenge game against the New York Jets on Monday Night Football for the division lead. For those of you that think head coach Bill Belichick will not allow his team to look past this game will just have to be reminded of how hard they fell against the Cleveland Browns before a big game against the Steelers. Finally, the Patriots Reebok Pittsburg Steelers #83 Heath Miller Realtree camo Jersey
defense is vulnerable against this offense. The Patriots defense rose to the occasion against Peyton Manning with three interceptions, but that is deceiving. The majority of those interceptions were poorly run routes by wide receivers getting adjusted to Manning. The pass defense still allowed almost 400 yards through the air and is ranked 30th in the NFL in total defense, and 31st against the pass, which plays into the strength of the Lions offense. The Lions have the sixth-most passing yards in the NFL this season and rank sixth in the league in passing. The Patriots' defense is among the league's worst in points allowed and passing yards allowed and will have no answer for Calvin Johnson at wide receiver. The Lions will play in front of a sold out stadium and will move the ball on offense. The Lions defense is decent against the pass, ranking 13th in the NFL and will provide a decent pass rush. The Lions rank 6th in sacks in the NFL and will put Brady under pressure all day long. The Lions will beat the Patriots on Thanksgiving and pull of the biggest upset in the NFL this week. Matt Regaw is a B/R Featured Columnist and the founder of BookieBlitz.com, your one-stop shop for sports articles, previews and predictions. Feel free to contact Matt at mregawgmail.com.More Reebok Arizona Cardinals Larry Fitzgerald Realtree camo Jersey
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