 (Steve Grogan, 75 wins)

Dillon turned out to be the savior of a turnover-filled game as the Patriots were able to rally from an eight-point deficit to defeat the visiting Detroit Lions, 28–21.The Patriots committed a season-high ten penalties throughout the game and turned the ball over four times as they struggled to defeat a team which was able to move the ball at will and were also able to convert a safety.The first quarter was a back and forth fight with the Patriots gaining the only edge on a Gostkowski field goal.