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Preseason Week 3: Patriots vs. Lions

New England Patriots take on the Detroit Lions in a Preseason game at Ford Field on Saturday, August 27, 2011.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) shows New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) a move during pregame warmups against the Detroit Lions in an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo)
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) shows New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) a move during pregame warmups against the Detroit Lions in an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo)

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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws during pregame warmups against the New England Patriots in an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws during pregame warmups against the New England Patriots in an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (90) laughs on the sidelines before a preseason NFL football game with the New England Patriots, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
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Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (90) laughs on the sidelines before a preseason NFL football game with the New England Patriots, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)

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New England Patriots wide receiver Chad Ochocinco (85) makes a catch during pregame warmups against the Detroit Lions in an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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New England Patriots wide receiver Chad Ochocinco (85) makes a catch during pregame warmups against the Detroit Lions in an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws during pregame warmups against the Detroit Lions in an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws during pregame warmups against the Detroit Lions in an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, throws a pass to wide receiver Taylor Price (17), during warmups before a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, throws a pass to wide receiver Taylor Price (17), during warmups before a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)

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New England Patriots wide receiver Deion Branch (84) makes a catch during pregame warmups against the Detroit Lions in an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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New England Patriots wide receiver Deion Branch (84) makes a catch during pregame warmups against the Detroit Lions in an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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Detroit Lions center Dominic Raiola (51) directs the offensive line against the New England Patriots in the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions center Dominic Raiola (51) directs the offensive line against the New England Patriots in the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws against the Detroit Lions in the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws against the Detroit Lions in the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) leads the offense out of a huddle against the Detroit Lions in the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) leads the offense out of a huddle against the Detroit Lions in the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)

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New England Patriots running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis (42) runs against the Detroit Lions in the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
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New England Patriots running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis (42) runs against the Detroit Lions in the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)

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New England Patriots safety Brandon Meriweather (31) looks for a call against the Detroit Lions in the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
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New England Patriots safety Brandon Meriweather (31) looks for a call against the Detroit Lions in the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)

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Patriots WR Julian Edelman as the Patriots face off against the Detriot Lions on Saturay, August 27, 2011.
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Patriots WR Julian Edelman as the Patriots face off against the Detriot Lions on Saturay, August 27, 2011.

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Patriots WR Wes Welker as the Patriots face off against the Detriot Lions on Saturay, August 27, 2011.
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Patriots WR Wes Welker as the Patriots face off against the Detriot Lions on Saturay, August 27, 2011.

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Patriots offensive lineman Logan Mankins as the Patriots face off against the Detriot Lions on Saturay, August 27, 2011.
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Patriots offensive lineman Logan Mankins as the Patriots face off against the Detriot Lions on Saturay, August 27, 2011.

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Patriots QB Tom Brady as the Patriots face off against the Detriot Lions on Saturay, August 27, 2011.
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Patriots QB Tom Brady as the Patriots face off against the Detriot Lions on Saturay, August 27, 2011.

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Patriots RB Danny Woodhead as the Patriots face off against the Detriot Lions on Saturay, August 27, 2011.
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Patriots RB Danny Woodhead as the Patriots face off against the Detriot Lions on Saturay, August 27, 2011.

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Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez as the Patriots face off against the Detriot Lions on Saturay, August 27, 2011.
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Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez as the Patriots face off against the Detriot Lions on Saturay, August 27, 2011.

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Patriots QB Tom Brady as the Patriots face off against the Detriot Lions on Saturay, August 27, 2011.
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Patriots QB Tom Brady as the Patriots face off against the Detriot Lions on Saturay, August 27, 2011.

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Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez as the Patriots face off against the Detriot Lions on Saturay, August 27, 2011.
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Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez as the Patriots face off against the Detriot Lions on Saturay, August 27, 2011.

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Patriots RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis as the Patriots face off against the Detriot Lions on Saturay, August 27, 2011.
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Patriots RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis as the Patriots face off against the Detriot Lions on Saturay, August 27, 2011.

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New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) looks back as he scores a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) looks back as he scores a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

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Detroit Lions running back Aaron Brown (21) runs past New England Patriots safety James Ihedigbo (43) for a touchdown in the second quarter of a preseason NFL football game in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions running back Aaron Brown (21) runs past New England Patriots safety James Ihedigbo (43) for a touchdown in the second quarter of a preseason NFL football game in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

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New England Patriots' Julian Edelman (11) returns a Detroit Lions punt 26 yards on a touchdown drive in the second quarter of a preseason NFL football game on Saturday, August 27, 2011, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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New England Patriots' Julian Edelman (11) returns a Detroit Lions punt 26 yards on a touchdown drive in the second quarter of a preseason NFL football game on Saturday, August 27, 2011, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

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New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) catches a 44-yard Tom Brady pass for a touchdown in the second quarter of a preseason NFL football game with the Detroit Lions, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
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New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) catches a 44-yard Tom Brady pass for a touchdown in the second quarter of a preseason NFL football game with the Detroit Lions, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)

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Patriots WR Chad Ochocinco as the Patriots face off against the Detriot Lions on Saturay, August 27, 2011
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Patriots WR Chad Ochocinco as the Patriots face off against the Detriot Lions on Saturay, August 27, 2011

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New England Patriots running back Richard Medlin (37) runs during of an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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New England Patriots running back Richard Medlin (37) runs during of an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches during of an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches during of an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Hughes, bottom, looses his helmet after having his reception in the end zone broken up by New England Patriots cornerback Devin McCourty (32), in the third fourth quarter of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 27
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Hughes, bottom, looses his helmet after having his reception in the end zone broken up by New England Patriots cornerback Devin McCourty (32), in the third fourth quarter of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 27

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New England Patriots wide receiver Chad Ochocinco (85) during a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Saturday, August 27, 2011 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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New England Patriots wide receiver Chad Ochocinco (85) during a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Saturday, August 27, 2011 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

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New England Patriots quarterback Ryan Mallett (15) watches during of an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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New England Patriots quarterback Ryan Mallett (15) watches during of an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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New England Patriots wide receiver Chad Ochocinco, left, and quarterback Tom Brady watch during of an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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New England Patriots wide receiver Chad Ochocinco, left, and quarterback Tom Brady watch during of an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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New England Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer (8) throws against the Detroit Lions during of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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New England Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer (8) throws against the Detroit Lions during of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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New England Patriots running back Sammy Morris (34) is tackled by Detroit Lions fullback Jerome Felton (45), Rob Callaway (61) and Matt Clapp (35) in the second half of an preseason NFL football game in Detroit, Friday, Aug. 27, 2011. AP Photo/Rick Osent
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New England Patriots running back Sammy Morris (34) is tackled by Detroit Lions fullback Jerome Felton (45), Rob Callaway (61) and Matt Clapp (35) in the second half of an preseason NFL football game in Detroit, Friday, Aug. 27, 2011. AP Photo/Rick Osent

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Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (90) is blocked by New England Patriots offensive tackle Sebastian Vollmer (76) in the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Friday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (90) is blocked by New England Patriots offensive tackle Sebastian Vollmer (76) in the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Friday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

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Aaron Hernandez vs. Detroit Lions
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Matt Light vs. Detroit Lions
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Tom Brady vs. Detroit Lions
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Julian Edelman vs. Detroit Lions
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