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.