The New England Patriots take on the Detroit Lions in a preseason game at Ford Field on Friday, August 25, 2017.






























New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady leads the team onto the field for an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) leads his team onto the field for an NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots, Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady throws during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)








New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) is tackled by Detroit Lions strong safety Tavon Wilson (32) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver Chris Hogan, during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan (15), defended by Detroit Lions cornerback Nevin Lawson (24), pulls in a 32-yard pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan (15), defended by Detroit Lions cornerback Nevin Lawson (24), pulls in a 32-yard pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan (15) throws down the ball after scoring on a 32-yard pass reception for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan (15) falls into the end zone with a 7-yard touchdown reception as Detroit Lions linebacker Jarrad Davis (40) defends during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

New England Patriots running back James White (28) is stopped by Detroit Lions linebacker Jarrad Davis, left, and defensive end Armonty Bryant during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady looks downfield during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

New England Patriots running back Mike Gillislee (35) runs into the end zone for a 1-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is seen on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Detroit Lions strong safety Tavon Wilson (32) knocks the ball away form New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

New England Patriots fullback James Develin (46) looks over a Microsoft Surface tablet during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo scrambles during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)































New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, greets Detroit Lions quarterback Jake Rudock after the NFL preseason football game, Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Esta noche los Patriots consiguieron su primera victoria de la temporada cuando a solo 6 segundos del final del partido su pateador Stephen Gostkowski conecta un gol de campo de 45 yardas que selló la primera victoria del equipo de Belichick por 30-28 ante los Lions de Detroit.
Un triunfo con un costo muy alto
Un triunfo que dejó un mal sabor en la boca debido a una seria lesión a la rodilla sufrida por el receptor estrella del equipo, Julian Edelman.
Edelman, durante su tercera recepción de la noche, apoyó mal su pie derecho, lo que a su vez produce una torcedura en su rodilla, lesión que lo obligó a salir del campo para luego dirigirse a los vestuarios. Como era de esperarse, Edelman no regresó al partido.
Minutos después de concluido el juego, Adam Schefter de ESPN reportó a través de su cuenta de twitter, que el WR habría sufrido una rotura de ligamentos, un diagnóstico inicial que deberá ser confirmado una vez que el equipo regrese a Boston, en donde se le deberán realizar exhaustivos exámenes a la rodilla.
Juego de dos mitades
Aparte de esa mala noticia, el desarrollo del partido lo podríamos dividir en 2 mitades.
En la primera vimos una gran actuación de los titulares, sobretodo en la ofensiva donde Tom Brady demostró una vez más encontrarse en un gran nivel. El QB estrella completó 12 de 15 pases para 174 yardas y 2 TDs.
Una primera mitad productiva donde el equipo se fue al descanso con un marcador a favor de 24-7, una ventaja que se perdió cuando, a menos de 8 minutos del final, los Lions se ponen adelante 28-24
Los que sobresalieron en el ataque
Brady tuvo como principales armas aéreas a Chris Hogan (4 recepciones, 70 yardas, 2 TDs), Julian Edelman (3 recepciones, 52 yardas), Danny Amendola (2 recepciones, 27 yardas) y Rob Gronkowski (1 recepción, 9 yardas).
Brady cerró su participación realizando su peor jugada de la noche al lanzar un balón a profundidad dirigido a Chris Hogan, pero que encontró al WR muy lejos de la jugada. Aparentemente una falta de entendimiento de la jugada.
En el juego por tierra Brady contó con la colaboración del debutante RB Mike Gillislee, quien lució en buena forma realizando 8 acarreos para 38 yardas y 1 TD.
La línea ofensiva titular pudo mantener de pie a su QB, lo que habla muy bien de sus miembros, particularmente de Cameron Fleming, el OT reemplazante de Nate Solder.
Durante la segunda mitad fue D.J. Foster quien llevó el peso del partido. El RB terminó su buena actuación con 14 carreras para 51 yardas y 2 recepciones para 14 yardas.
Los que sobresalieron en la defensa, y otros que no
En la defensa sobresalió el trabajo una vez más del DT Adam Butler. El novato tackle logró un golpe al QB y volvió a mostrar su capacidad de pass rusher.
El linebacker David Harris tuvo una extensa participación como ILB y, aunque no perfecto, pudo mostrar que aún puede ser efectivo, no solo contra la carrera sino también contra la cobertura.
En la secundaria sobresalió el trabajo realizado por Stephon Gilmore durante el corto tiempo que estuvo en el campo. Igualmente fue resaltante lo hecho por el CB Eric Rowe (3 tacles, 1 INT) quien parece haber tomado la delantera sobre Jonathan Jones en su pugna por ser el CB #3 del equipo.
El esquinero que no tuvo mucha fortuna fue Malcolm Butler quien, aunque inició el juego con el pie derecho, forzando un balón suelto, después fue una vez más fue víctima de un pase a profundidad cuando el QB Matthew Stafford conecta con su WR Michael Jones para un TD de 23 yardas. Butler llegó muy tarde a la jugada, ni siquiera dio vuelta para ver el recorrido del balón.
Cerrando con aplomo el partido
Jimmy Garoppolo reemplazó a Brady poco antes de la primera mitad y tuvo muchos problemas para establecer su juego. El QB guardó lo mejor para el final cuando en sus 2 últimas marchas logra mover las cadenas para darle a su pateador la posibilidad de anotar 2 goles de campo consecutivos. Dos anotaciones que sirvieron para dar vuelta el marcador y levantarse con el triunfo.
En resumen
Un buen partido de Tom Brady y su ofensiva. Un buen trabajo de la defensa titular y de algunos jugadores que se siguen consolidando.
De esta manera la mayoría de los titulares deberán guardar reposo y prepararse para el juego de apertura de temporada. Lastimosamente, una temporada donde, aparentemente no estará Julian Edelman.