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Lions rookie Aidan Hutchinson reflected on Patriots’ fandom ahead of Sunday’s game

For Lions rookie defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, Sunday’s game against the Patriots could carry a little more meaning.

While the Michigan native is playing for his hometown team, they weren’t Hutchinson’s favorite team growing up. Hutchinson grew up a Patriots fan, rooting for the team in the midst of their historic title run.

Hutchinson told reporters that he thinks playing Sunday at New England will be a “fun” experience, but he won’t let his childhood fandom get in the way of his job to beat the Patriots.

“I just liked Tom Brady. Every kid loves Tom Brady,” Hutchinson said.