Patriots vs Lions prediction: 28 of 32 pundits pick the Lions
New England Patriots at Detroit Lions · Week 10, 2026 · Sun, Nov 15 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Patriots vs Lions? Of 32 pundits with a call on record, 28 take the Lions and 4 take the Patriots. 8 named a score; the median has the Lions by 6.5. Every call is graded once the game is final.
Who the room took
32 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callPatriots vs Lions picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- Sports IllustratedLions 8, Patriots 2
- First Things First (podcast)all 5 Lions
- CBS Sportsall 4 Lions
- The Rich Eisen Show (podcast)all 3 Lions
- Chris Simms Unbuttoned (podcast)Lions 1, Patriots 1
- Football 301 with Nate Tice (podcast)all 2 Lions
- The Richard Sherman Podcast (podcast)all 2 Lions
The other 4 pundits write or talk elsewhere: Lions 3, Patriots 1.
Patriots vs Lions score predictions
8 pundits named a score; the median call is Lions by 6.5.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. Where the dots land says what the room expects, not who is right: every call is graded once the game is final. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Ethan HurwitzPatriots 29, Lions 27
- Zac VentolaLions 37, Patriots 30
- Chris SimmsPatriots 27, Lions 24
- Mitchell EisensteinLions 31, Patriots 26
- Pete PriscoLions 30, Patriots 24
- Jordan DajaniLions 28, Patriots 20
- Jared DubinLions 30, Patriots 21
- John BreechLions 34, Patriots 27
Patriots at Lions: how they come in
The Patriots are 5-4; the Lions are 6-2 and have won 4 straight. On win totals, 17 pundits put the Patriots at 10 wins on average, and 13 pundits put the Lions at 10.4 wins on average.
FC Bayern Munich Stadium, Munich, Germany
- Record
- 5-4 · 211 scored, 207 allowed
- Last games
- L 27-45 vs Packers Week 9
- W 24-19 at Dolphins Week 8
- L 24-30 at Bears Week 7
- Unit ranks
- offense 11th, defense 17th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 14-3
- Win-total calls
- 18 pundits · average 10 · 9 to 17 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 8 of 9 Patriots games
- Record
- 6-2 · won 4 straight · 222 scored, 189 allowed
- Last games
- W 19-9 at Dolphins Week 9
- W 19-15 vs Vikings Week 8
- W 20-17 vs Packers Week 7
- Unit ranks
- offense 5th, defense 11th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 9-8
- Win-total calls
- 13 pundits · average 10.4 · 3 to 12 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 7 of 8 Lions games
Patriots and Lions players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Patriots
- Drake MayeStarting QB · QB
2,282 passing yards · 18 TD, 11 INT · 65.4% completions · 219 rushing yards · 9 games · 6th in the NFL in passing yards
Drake Maye to finish QB1 (1–12) at his position, by fantasy points
“But yeah, he's either high-end or mid-range QB1, and everyone should be starting him. And the Drake May panic of a week ago was never justified.” the article →
Drake Maye to finish top 5 at his position, by fantasy points
“Maye should be considered a strong top-five fantasy quarterback option with the ability to push Josh Allen for the QB1 spot if everything goes his way in 2026.” the article →
- Rhamondre StevensonRB1 · RB
399 rushing yards on 102 carries · 4 TD · 26 catches for 258 · 9 games · 22nd in the NFL in rushing yards
“Stevenson is dealing with a knee tendon issue. It won't require surgery, but Stevenson is expected to miss New England's Week 10 game against Detroit” the article →
Rhamondre Stevenson to be 1st on the depth chart
“Unless Stevenson falls off in 2026, he should remain the lead back for New England after playing at least 57% of the snaps in nine of his 14 games played in 2025.” the article →
- DeMario DouglasWR1 · WR
31 catches for 434 yards · 4 TD · 9 games · 31st in the NFL in receiving yards
DeMario Douglas to be 1st on the depth chart
“With Romeo Doubs on IR with a shoulder injury, DeMario Douglas might be New England’s de facto No. 1 receiver when the Patriots host the Packers this Sunday.” the article →
DeMario Douglas to be 3rd on the depth chart
“New England's top three wide receivers for Sunday will be Kyle Williams, Efton Chism III and DeMario Douglas.” the article →
- Hunter HenryTE1 · TE
32 catches for 361 yards · 2 TD · 9 games · 49th in the NFL in receiving yards
- Elijah PonderSack leader · LB
7.5 sacks · 14 solo tackles · 9 games · 4th in the NFL in sacks
- Christian EllissTackle leader · LB
1.5 sacks · 32 solo tackles · 9 games · 34th in the NFL in solo tackles
“Christian Ellis logged full practices. He's questionable. I think he'll play.” the article →
Lions
- Jared GoffStarting QB · QB
2,134 passing yards · 15 TD, 2 INT · 67.8% completions · 8 games · 9th in the NFL in passing yards
Jared Goff to stay with Detroit Lions
“QB Jared Goff, Lions ... the dozen players that most likely won't be traded” the article →
Jared Goff to outplay his draft cost (An 11th round pick in real time ADP)
“It's Jared Goff... So I love Goff. And, you know, you bypass a quarterback... to load up on other positions in the early rounds and then just take a steady quarterback.” the article →
- Jahmyr GibbsRB1 · RB
847 rushing yards on 177 carries · 11 TD · 34 catches for 285 · 8 games · 3rd in the NFL in rushing yards
Jahmyr Gibbs to finish top 1 at his position, by fantasy points
“He was my RB1. I've moved Gibbs to the top spot now.” the article →
Jahmyr Gibbs to win Offensive Player of the Year
“Offensive Player of the Year — Mike Kadlick: Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Lions” the article →
- Amon-Ra St. BrownWR1 · WR
61 catches for 657 yards · 5 TD · 8 games · 11th in the NFL in receiving yards
Amon-Ra St. Brown to be 1st on the depth chart
“As the Lions' No.1 offensive weapon, he forces defensive playcallers to make tough decisions” the article →
Amon-Ra St. Brown to be 1st on the depth chart
“Amon-Ra St. Brown remains Detroit's clear-cut No. 1 WR.” the article →
- Sam LaPortaTE1 · TE
35 catches for 399 yards · 3 TD · 8 games · 36th in the NFL in receiving yards
Sam LaPorta to sign a new deal
“As he alluded to, LaPorta will likely have a big payday this offseason, whether it's with the Lions or someone else. ... As long as LaPorta continues to produce, he will surely have a robust market if he becomes a free agent this offseason.” the article →
Sam LaPorta to move to Detroit Lions
“If a tight end is to finally break that $20 million threshold, it could be either Bowers or Detroit Lions weapon Sam LaPorta, who are next in line to receive life-changing money.” the article →
- Alim McNeillSack leader · DT
5.5 sacks · 8 solo tackles · 8 games · 12th in the NFL in sacks
- Jack CampbellTackle leader · LB
30 solo tackles · 7 games · 48th in the NFL in solo tackles
Every call on Patriots at Lions
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Detroit Lions to beat Patriots
Patriots vs. Lions (Munich) — Mitch Goldich: Lions
New England Patriots to beat Detroit Lions
I expect a full blown... blitzkrieg on the Detroit Lions. I think we are going to k. Fucking hammer them.
Detroit Lions 31 — New England Patriots 26
I think the Lions continue their winning way. five in a row from Detroit... 31-26, Lions.
Detroit Lions to beat New England Patriots
Give me Detroit in this game.
Detroit Lions 30 — Patriots 24
Pick: Lions 30, Patriots 24
Detroit Lions 31 — New England Patriots 26
I think the Lions continue their winning ways five in a row from Detroit... 31-26 Lions.
Detroit Lions 34 — Patriots 27
PICK: Lions 34-27 over Patriots
Detroit Lions to beat New England Patriots
Picking on the Lions in Germany. How about that one? Yeah. I think the Lions could win that game... I'll give the Lions that one.
Detroit Lions to beat Patriots
But I'm an analyst... I'm going with the Lions.
Detroit Lions to beat Patriots
Patriots, Lions in London. Oh, I'm taking the Lions.