Stephen Gostkowski sank a 45-yard field goal with 2 seconds left to give the Patriots a 30-28 lead.
On the ensuing drive, Lions QB Brad Kaaya’s errant pass sailed wide of Jace Billingsley to end the game.
The Patriots built a 24-0 lead with Tom Brady & Co. in the game.
Lions burn final timeout
Patriots RB D.J. Foster took a pair of handoffs to record a first down. There's 1:07 left on the clock as the Patriots face a second-and-10 at the Detroit 25.
The Lions have just used their third and final timeout.