Jakobi Meyers impressive as Patriots rout Lions 31-3
Jakobi Meyers caught two touchdown passes in an impressive preseason debut, and the New England Patriots drubbed the Detroit Lions 31-3 on Thursday night.
National Football League
FINAL
New England Patriots
31
Detroit Lions
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 7 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 31 |
| DET | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Ford Field
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs Green Bay Packers | L 27-45 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | @ Miami Dolphins | W 24-19 | NFL |
| 10/22/26 | @ Chicago Bears | L 24-30 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | vs New York Jets | W 26-19 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Las Vegas Raiders | W 45-17 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 2:17 31-3
Ryan Santoso 37 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:08 31-0
Stephen Gostkowski 23 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:07 28-0
Nick Brossette 1 Yd Run (Jarrett Stidham Pass to Nick Brossette for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 4:28 20-0
Jakobi Meyers 5 Yd pass from Jarrett Stidham (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 8:33 14-0
Jakobi Meyers 3 Yd pass from Brian Hoyer (Stephen Gostkowski Kick)
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Touchdown 3:02 7-0
Maurice Harris 14 Yd pass from Brian Hoyer (Stephen Gostkowski Kick)
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DET
1 play, -1 yard, 0:29 · End of Game
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NE 0:29
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:48 · Punt
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DET 2:17
8 plays, 51 yards, 4:41 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:17 31-3
Ryan Santoso 37 Yd Field Goal
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NE 6:58
11 plays, 55 yards, 5:39 · Downs
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DET 12:37
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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NE 14:08
7 plays, 54 yards, 2:35 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:08 31-0
Stephen Gostkowski 23 Yd Field Goal
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DET 1:43
3 plays, -14 yards, 1:24 · Punt
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NE 3:07
11 plays, 61 yards, 5:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:07 28-0
Nick Brossette 1 Yd Run (Jarrett Stidham Pass to Nick Brossette for Two-Point Conversion)
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DET 8:23
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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NE 9:25
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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DET 10:55
4 plays, 34 yards, 1:19 · Punt
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NE 12:14
6 plays, 34 yards, 2:46 · Punt
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DET
1 play, -13 yards, 0:37 · End of Half
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NE 0:37
8 plays, 42 yards, 1:47 · Missed FG
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DET 2:24
4 plays, -7 yards, 2:04 · Punt
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NE 4:28
7 plays, 20 yards, 3:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:28 20-0
Jakobi Meyers 5 Yd pass from Jarrett Stidham (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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DET 8:18
1 play, 5 yards, 0:15 · Interception
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NE 8:33
13 plays, 87 yards, 7:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:33 14-0
Jakobi Meyers 3 Yd pass from Brian Hoyer (Stephen Gostkowski Kick)
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DET 1:24
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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NE 3:02
6 plays, 47 yards, 2:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:02 7-0
Maurice Harris 14 Yd pass from Brian Hoyer (Stephen Gostkowski Kick)
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DET 5:39
4 plays, 4 yards, 2:32 · Punt
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NE 8:11
6 plays, 16 yards, 3:07 · Punt
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DET 11:18
6 plays, 27 yards, 3:42 · Punt
Showing the last 29 of 29 events.
Team Stats
NE
DET
26
1st Downs
8
18
Passing 1st downs
5
7
Rushing 1st downs
1
1
1st downs from penalties
2
9-17
3rd down efficiency
2-11
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
79
Total Plays
40
459
Total Yards
93
5.8
Yards per Play
2.3
11
Total Drives
12
326
Passing
21
26/38
Comp/Att
7/17
8.4
Yards per pass
0.8
0
Interceptions thrown
1
1-0
Sacks-Yards Lost
9-81
133
Rushing
72
40
Rushing Attempts
14
3.3
Yards per rush
5.1
4-6
Red Zone (Made-Att)
0-1
12-135
Penalties
5-52
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
38:46
Possession
21:14
Injuries
Detroit Lions
- Sione Vaki Questionable
- Amon-Ra St. Brown Questionable
- Cade Mays Out
- D.J. Reed Out
- Kerby Joseph Out
New England Patriots
- Rhamondre Stevenson Questionable
- A.J. Brown Questionable
- TreVeyon Henderson Out
- Charles Woods Questionable
- Ben Brown Out
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