Detroit Lions vs New England Patriots, Week 5 2022
Detroit Lions
Away
0
New England Patriots
HomeWon
29
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patriots | 3 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 29 |
DET 0NE 29 Final
Passing leader
6.9PPR pts
19/35, 229 YDS, 1 INT
Top fantasy scorer
24.1PPR pts
7 REC, 111 YDS, 1 TD
Lions leader
Josh Reynolds
15.2PPR pts
6 REC, 92 YDS
Defensive playmaker
Kyle Dugger
1 TD, 5 TKL
Patriots 29, Lions 0: New England leads from start to finish
New England led 16–0 at halftime and outscored Detroit 13–0 after the break to win 29–0. The Patriots finished with a 364–312 edge in total offense and averaged 6.5 yards per play.
Detroit never got on the board.
The Lions went 4-for-12 on third down and committed two turnovers.
The two teams meet again in Week 10 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.
Key advantages
- +1.6 yards/play NE 6.5 · DET 4.9
- +1 turnover margin NE 1 · DET 2 turnovers
- +52 total yards NE 364 · DET 312
Game Highlights
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Why the Patriots Won
New England won the efficiency, turnover, and time of possession battles.
| Lions | Stat | Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | Yards per play | 6.5 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 312 | Total yards | 364 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 64 | Plays | 56 |
| 33% | Third-down conversion | 33% |
| 28:31 | Time of possession | 31:29 |
Scoring Summary
The Patriots scored two touchdowns and five field goals; the Lions did not score.
| Time | Team | Play | DET | NE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 8:47 | NE | Nick Folk 37-yard FG Takes lead | 0 | 3 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 14:14 | NE | Nick Folk 32-yard FG Extends lead | 0 | 6 |
| 3:26 | NE | Kyle Dugger 59-yard fumble return TD Extends leadNick Folk XP | 0 | 13 |
| 0:00 | NE | Nick Folk 44-yard FG Extends lead | 0 | 16 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 10:09 | NE | Nick Folk 37-yard FG Extends lead | 0 | 19 |
| 1:51 | NE | Bailey Zappe → Jakobi Meyers, 24-yard TD Extends leadNick Folk XP | 0 | 26 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 5:01 | NE | Nick Folk 29-yard FG Extends lead | 0 | 29 |
Fantasy Points: Lions vs Patriots, Week 5 2022
Fantasy leaders
- Jakobi Meyers24.1 PTSWR8
- Rhamondre Stevenson19.5 PTSRB14
- Josh Reynolds15.2 PTSWR19
- Craig Reynolds12.2 PTSRB27
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | 6.9 | QB29 | 19/35 | 229 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 62.7 | Start/Sit → |
| Bailey Zappe | 11.0 | QB25 | 17/21 | 188 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 100.0 |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakobi Meyers | 24.1 | WR8 | WR | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 111 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | 19.5 | RB14 | RB | 25 | 161 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Josh Reynolds | 15.2 | WR19 | WR | — | — | — | 10 | 6 | 92 | 0 | |
| Craig Reynolds | 12.2 | RB27 | RB | 6 | 24 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 68 | 0 | |
| Kalif Raymond | 9.5 | WR44 | WR | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | 45 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Hunter Henry | 9.4 | TE13 | TE | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 54 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | 5.8 | WR73 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | 18 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jamaal Williams | 5.6 | RB51 | RB | 15 | 56 | 0 | — | — | — | — | |
| Tyquan Thornton | 2.7 | WR91 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 7 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Damien Harris | 2.2 | RB65 | RB | 4 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| T.J. Hockenson | 1.6 | TE45 | TE | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Justin Jackson | 1.4 | RB69 | RB | 3 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Kendrick Bourne | 1.0 | WR110 | WR | 1 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Nelson Agholor | 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fantasy Usage
Detroit Lions
Snap Share
Target Share31 targets
- Josh Reynolds32%, 10 targets
- Kalif Raymond23%, 7 targets
- Amon-Ra St. Brown19%, 6 targets
- T.J. Hockenson13%, 4 targets
- Craig Reynolds10%, 3 targets
- Other3%, 1 targets
Carry Share27 carries
- , 15 carries
- , 6 carries
- , 3 carries
- , 3 carries
New England Patriots
Snap Share
Target Share21 targets
- Jakobi Meyers38%, 8 targets
- Hunter Henry24%, 5 targets
- Tyquan Thornton14%, 3 targets
- Rhamondre Stevenson10%, 2 targets
- Nelson Agholor5%, 1 targets
- Other10%, 2 targets
Carry Share35 carries
- , 25 carries
- , 5 carries
- , 4 carries
- , 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Henry | 59 | 98% | 5 | 24% | 0 |
| Josh Reynolds | 60 | 91% | 10 | 32% | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | 54 | 90% | 2 | 10% | 25 |
| Kalif Raymond | 56 | 85% | 7 | 23% | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | 56 | 85% | 4 | 13% | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | 48 | 80% | 8 | 38% | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | 34 | 57% | 1 | 5% | 1 |
| Tom Kennedy | 35 | 53% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| DeVante Parker | 31 | 52% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Craig Reynolds | 31 | 47% | 3 | 10% | 6 |
| Brock Wright | 28 | 42% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | 25 | 42% | 3 | 14% | 0 |
| Jamaal Williams | 22 | 33% | 0 | 0% | 15 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | 21 | 32% | 6 | 19% | 0 |
| Lil'Jordan Humphrey | 14 | 23% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Justin Jackson | 14 | 21% | 1 | 3% | 3 |
| Matt Sokol | 8 | 13% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Nelson Agholor | 7 | 12% | 1 | 5% | 0 |
| Damien Harris | 6 | 10% | 1 | 5% | 4 |
| James Mitchell | 5 | 8% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Matthew Slater | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Maurice Alexander | 1 | 2% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+10.8Jakobi Meyers24.1 PTS vs 13.3 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−9.8Jared Goff6.9 PTS vs 16.7 xFP
- Highest expected volume19.4 xFPRhamondre Stevenson19.5 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhamondre StevensonNE · RB | 19.5 | 19.4 | +0.1 | 90% | 71% car | — | 0 | 25 | 71% | 2 | 10% |
| Jared GoffDET · QB | 6.9 | 16.7 | −9.8 | 100% | 35 att | — | 35 | 3 | 11% | 0 | 0% |
| Josh ReynoldsDET · WR | 15.2 | 16.7 | −1.5 | 91% | 32% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 10 | 32% |
| Jakobi MeyersNE · WR | 24.1 | 13.3 | +10.8 | 80% | 38% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 38% |
| Bailey ZappeNE · QB | 11.0 | 12.1 | −1.1 | 100% | 21 att | — | 21 | 5 | 14% | 0 | 0% |
| Kalif RaymondDET · WR | 9.5 | 11.7 | −2.2 | 85% | 23% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 23% |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownDET · WR | 5.8 | 10.0 | −4.2 | 32% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 19% |
| Jamaal WilliamsDET · RB | 5.6 | 9.7 | −4.1 | 33% | 56% car | — | 0 | 15 | 56% | 0 | 0% |
| Craig ReynoldsDET · RB | 12.2 | 8.9 | +3.3 | 47% | 22% car | — | 0 | 6 | 22% | 3 | 10% |
| Hunter HenryNE · TE | 9.4 | 8.3 | +1.1 | 98% | 24% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 24% |
| T.J. HockensonDET · TE | 1.6 | 6.7 | −5.1 | 85% | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 13% |
| Tyquan ThorntonNE · WR | 2.7 | 5.0 | −2.3 | 42% | 14% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 14% |
| Damien HarrisNE · RB | 2.2 | 4.2 | −2.0 | 10% | 11% car | — | 0 | 4 | 11% | 1 | 5% |
| Justin JacksonDET · RB | 1.4 | 3.6 | −2.2 | 21% | 11% car | — | 0 | 3 | 11% | 1 | 3% |
| Kendrick BourneNE · WR | 1.0 | 2.3 | −1.3 | 57% | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 1 | 5% |
| Nelson AgholorNE · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 12% | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 5% |
Team totals: Lions 31 targets and 27 carries; Patriots 21 targets and 35 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Jared Goff Unlucky
19 of 35 passing for 229 yards, 1 interception; 3 carries for 7 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 16.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Lowest-scoring game of the season.
Bailey Zappe
17 of 21 passing for 188 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 5 carries for 5 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.1 expected.
Josh Reynolds Volume, no payoff
10 targets (32% of the team's), 6 catches for 92 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.7 expected.
Kalif Raymond
7 targets (23% of the team's), 5 catches for 45 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.7 expected.
Season high in targets (7). Best fantasy game of the season.
Rhamondre Stevenson Strong role
2 targets (10% of the team's), 2 catches for 14 yards; 25 carries (71% of the team's) for 161 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 19.4 expected.
Season high in carries (25).
Jakobi Meyers Ran hot
8 targets (38% of the team's), 7 catches for 111 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Start/Sit: Jakobi Meyers →T.J. Hockenson Unlucky
4 targets (13% of the team's), 1 catch for 6 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 6.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Lowest-scoring game of the season.
Craig Reynolds
3 targets (10% of the team's), 3 catches for 68 yards; 6 carries (22% of the team's) for 24 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 8.9 expected.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Detroit Lions
- Stock up: Craig Reynolds led the backfield with 47% of the snaps after trailing Jamaal Williams before this game.
- Stock up: Kalif Raymond played 85% of the snaps, up from a 22% season average.
- Stock down: Jamaal Williams lost the backfield lead: 33% of the snaps to Craig Reynolds's 47%.
New England Patriots
- Stock up: Rhamondre Stevenson played 90% of the snaps, up from a 51% season average.
- Stock up: Hunter Henry played 98% of the snaps, up from a 70% season average.
- Stock up: Kendrick Bourne played 57% of the snaps, up from a 28% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Lions D | Patriots D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 22.3 | 17.3 |
| RBs | 19.3 | 18.1 |
| WRs | 37.7 | 33.3 |
| TEs | 13.5 | 12.3 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
New England opened at 59% win probability and passed 98% in the third quarter on the way to the win.
Patriots win probability
Key Swings
- +9Folk 37-yd FG58% → 67%Q1 8:47
- +9Folk 32-yd FG67% → 76%Q2 14:14
- +15Dugger 59-yd TD78% → 93%Q2 3:26
- +3Folk 44-yd FG94% → 97%Q2 0:00
- +1Folk 37-yd FG98% → 99%Q3 10:09
Swing in Patriots win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Detroit Lions | Measure | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| 64 | Plays | 56 |
| 58% | Pass rate | 38% |
| 5.7 | Yds / dropback | 9.0 |
| 3.7 | Yds / carry | 5.0 |
| 4/12 | Third downs | 3/9 |
Efficiency edge New England ran 8 fewer plays but gained 3.3 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- DET Reynolds 32% · Raymond 23% · Brown 19%
- NE Meyers 38% · Henry 24% · Thornton 14%
Possession Results
| Result | DET | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 0 | 1 |
| Field goals | 0 | 5 |
| Punts | 2 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Turnovers on downs | 5 | 0 |
NE turnover edge: +1
- The Patriots opened the scoring on their first possession, a 6-play, 26-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
- The Patriots drained the clock with three second-half drives of four to five minutes.
All 19 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DET | Q1 15:00 | 7 | 20 | 3:51 | Downs |
| NE | Q1 11:09 | 6 | 26 | 2:22 | Field goal |
| DET | Q1 8:47 | 6 | 57 | 3:15 | Interception |
| NE | Q1 5:32 | 11 | 83 | 6:18 | Field goal |
| DET | Q2 14:14 | 7 | 8 | 4:11 | Punt |
| NE | Q2 10:03 | 4 | 23 | 2:31 | Interception |
| DET | Q2 7:32 | 8 | 9 | 4:06 | Fumble |
| DET | Q2 3:26 | 3 | 5 | 1:40 | Punt |
| NE | Q2 1:46 | 6 | 61 | 1:46 | Field goal |
| NE | Q3 15:00 | 9 | 56 | 4:51 | Field goal |
| DET | Q3 10:09 | 8 | 41 | 3:35 | Downs |
| NE | Q3 6:34 | 8 | 66 | 4:43 | Touchdown |
| DET | Q3 1:51 | 11 | 72 | 3:39 | Downs |
| NE | Q4 13:12 | 4 | 8 | 1:59 | Punt |
| DET | Q4 11:13 | 6 | 33 | 1:53 | Downs |
| NE | Q4 9:20 | 7 | 57 | 4:19 | Field goal |
| DET | Q4 5:01 | 7 | 57 | 1:59 | Downs |
| NE | Q4 3:02 | 6 | 18 | 2:40 | Punt |
| DET | Q4 0:22 | 1 | -1 | 0:22 | End of game |
About these numbers
The Patriots' fumble touchdown is counted as a Lions lost fumble, not as a Patriots possession. Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Lions vs Patriots Head-to-Head
The Lions and Patriots first met in 1971 and have played 13 times since.
- All-time series
- 8–5Patriots lead, 13 meetings since 1971
- Postseason
- 0No playoff meetings
- Largest Lions win
- 34–71971
- Largest Patriots win
- 29–02022
Since 2021
1–0 Patriots lead
1 meeting since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. P = Patriots win, L = Lions win, outlined = this game.
2026 Meetings
- Week 10 Patriots vs Lions Upcoming
Recent Meetings
- 2022 Wk 5 Lions at Patriots NE 29 DET 0 NE W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Lions | Stat | Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| 9-8 | Record | 8-9 |
| 26.6 | Points per game | 21.4 |
| 380.0 | Yards per game | 314.6 |
| 5.9 | Yards per play | 5.3 |
| 25.1 | Points allowed per game | 20.4 |
| 392.4 | Yards allowed per game | 322.0 |
Lions vs Patriots Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- NE −3Patriots covered by 26
- Total
- 47Under: 29 points scored (by 18)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | 25.0 | 29 | +4.0 |
| Lions | 22.0 | 0 | −22.0 |
The Patriots beat their implied total and the Lions fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.
Betting Trends
Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Detroit Lions
- Against the spread
- 3–2
- Over/under
- 4–1
- ATS as favorite
- 0–1
- ATS as underdog
- 3–1
- ATS on the road
- 1–1
New England Patriots
- Against the spread
- 2–2–1
- Over/under
- 2–3
- ATS as favorite
- 1–0–1
- ATS as underdog
- 1–2
- ATS at home
- 1–1
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Lions vs Patriots Fantasy Outlook for 2026
One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 10 in Munich. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.
- Start/Sit ToolShould your Lions or Patriots player start in Week 10? Compare the decision against your other options.
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- Fantasy Points Allowed by PositionHow the Lions and Patriots defenses have treated QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs.
- Strength of ScheduleWhere this matchup falls in each team's fantasy playoff run.
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2022 Game Logs for Players in This Game
Lions vs Patriots Game FAQ
Who won the 2022 Lions vs Patriots Week 5 game?
The New England Patriots beat the Detroit Lions 29–0 in Week 5 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA, on October 9, 2022. See the Patriots' 2022 schedule.
What was the final score of Lions vs Patriots?
The final score was Patriots 29, Lions 0. The Patriots led 16–0 at halftime, and the second half went Lions 0, Patriots 13.
What happened in the Lions vs Patriots game?
New England led 16–0 at halftime and outscored Detroit 13–0 after the break to win 29–0. The Patriots finished with a 364–312 edge in total offense and averaged 6.5 yards per play. Jakobi Meyers led all players with 7 catches for 111 yards and a touchdown. The Lions committed 2 turnovers, the Patriots 1.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Lions vs Patriots?
Jakobi Meyers led the game with 24.1 PPR fantasy points, the WR8 of Week 5, on 7 catches for 111 yards and a touchdown. Rhamondre Stevenson was next with 19.5 (RB14). See Jakobi Meyers's 2022 game log.
Who led Lions vs Patriots in passing, rushing and receiving?
Jared Goff (DET) led all passers with 19 of 35 for 229 yards and an interception. Rhamondre Stevenson (NE) led in rushing with 25 carries for 161 yards. Jakobi Meyers (NE) led in receiving with 7 catches for 111 yards and a touchdown.
How many fantasy points did Jakobi Meyers score against the Lions?
Jakobi Meyers scored 24.1 points in PPR leagues, 20.6 in half-PPR and 17.1 in standard scoring against the Lions in Week 5 of the 2022 season, on 7 catches for 111 yards and a touchdown. He drew 38% of his team's targets.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Lions vs Patriots?
Jakobi Meyers outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 24.1 PPR points on 13.3 xFP (+10.8). Jared Goff fell furthest short, with 6.9 points on 16.7 xFP (−9.8). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Lions vs Patriots?
Rhamondre Stevenson had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 19.4 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 19.5. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.
How did the Patriots beat the Lions?
The Patriots beat the Lions 29–0 because they averaged 6.5 yards per play to 4.9, won the turnover battle 2–1, and outgained them 364–312.
Which team won the turnover battle in Lions vs Patriots?
The Patriots won the turnover battle 2–1: the Lions gave the ball away 2 times and the Patriots 1 time. The Patriots won the game.
What is the all-time Lions vs Patriots record?
The Patriots lead the all-time series 8–5 across 13 meetings since 1971.
When did the Lions and Patriots last play before this game?
Before Week 5 of 2022, they last met in the 2018 season on September 23, 2018, when the Lions beat the Patriots 26–10.
What was the closing spread for Lions vs Patriots?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Patriots −3, making the New England Patriots 3-point favorites, with a closing total of 47. That implied about 25.0 points for the Patriots and 22.0 for the Lions.
Did Lions vs Patriots go over or under the total?
The game went under. The consensus closing total was 47, and the teams combined for 29 points, 18 under the number.
Who covered the spread in Lions vs Patriots?
The Patriots covered by 26 against the closing line of Patriots −3. The final margin was 29 points.