Lions vs Patriots Expert Picks & Predictions for Week 5 NFL Game

The 2022 NFL season is underway and the Week 5 schedule is full of exciting showdowns. One of the more interesting matchups is a showdown between the Detroit Lions and New England Patriots.

Despite having an improved team, the Lions' defense has cost them some games, including last week's 48-45 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The Patriots are also looking to rebound this week after losing to the Green Bay Packers, 27-24, in overtime.

Can the Lions' defense come up strong to prevent a 1-4 start to the year? Or will the Patriots snap their losing streak before it worsens?

Here's what projection models and experts across the industry have to say about the Lions vs Patriots Week 5 matchup.

Lions vs Patriots Projections

ESPN FPI: Patriots (54.3%)
numberFire: Patriots (68.6%)
FiveThirtyEight: Patriots (57%)
Betting Favorite: Patriots (-3.5)

Projected Winner: Patriots (4)

Lions vs Patriots Expert Picks

ESPN Experts: Patriots (4), Lions (3)
Sports Illustrated Experts: TBD
CBS Sports Experts: Patriots (5), Lions (2)

Expert Totals: Patriots (9), Lions (5)

When it comes to projections, the four highlighted sources are all backing the Patriots to win. While the experts' assessment isn't unanimous, 64.3% of them also back a New England victory.

As far as a Lions upset goes, their best shot at winning comes in at 45.7% on ESPN, which shows that there is an outside chance for Detroit to win.

Even though the Lions are good enough to surprise some teams, there's a reason why 13-of-18 sources favor the Patriots.

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