Free Press writers Shawn Windsor, Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez dissect the Lions' 26-10 win over the Patriots on Sept. 23, 2018 at Ford Field. Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press
Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett grades the Detroit Lions, after the 26-10 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday night at Ford Field in Detroit.
Quarterback
Matthew Stafford had a fine stat line Sunday, completing 27 of 36 passes for 262 yards, but maybe the best thing he did was get the Lions in the right plays.