Detroit Lions quarterback Thad Lewis (5) is brought down by New England Patriots strong safety Tavon Wilson (27) in the fourth quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013. Detroit won 40-9. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Detroit Lions wide receiver Micheal Spurlock (15) makes a catch as New England Patriots defensive back Logan Ryan (26) defends in the fourth quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013. Detroit won 40-9. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Detroit Lions cornerback Jonte Green (36) stops New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Boyce (82) after a reception in the third quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Detroit Lions safety Trevor Coston (43) stops New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley (22) in the third quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Detroit Lions tight end Joseph Fauria celebrates his 22-yard touchdown reception against the New England Patriots in the third quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws in the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Lions tight end Joseph Fauria (47) catches a 22-yard touchdown pass as New England Patriots defensive back Marquice Cole (23) defends in the third quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley (22) is upended by Detroit Lions free safety Louis Delmas, bottom, in the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Lions outside linebacker Ashlee Palmer (58) celebrates a stop against the New England Patriots in the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Lions free safety Louis Delmas (26) intercepts a New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady pass as Patriots tight end Jake Ballard tries to make the stop in the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws against the New England Patriots in the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

New England Patriots wide receiver Kenbrell Thompkins (85) catches a pass for a 37-yard gain as Detroit Lions defensive back Darius Slay (30) defends in the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Detroit Lions kicker David Akers (2) boots a 23-yard field goal against the New England Patriots in the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Detroit Lions defensive end Jason Jones (91) celebrates after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in the second quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) is sacked by Detroit Lions defensive end Jason Jones (91) in the second quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Detroit Lions cornerback Chris Houston (23) intercepts a New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady pass for 11-yards in the second quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

New England Patriots wide receiver Kenbrell Thompkins (85) is brought down by Detroit Lions strong safety Don Carey (32), middle linebacker Stephen Tulloch (55) and defensive back Darius Slay (30) in the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler (85) celebrates after catching a 9-yard touchdown pass against the New England Patriots in the second quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler (85) catches a 9-yard touchdown pass as New England Patriots strong safety Steve Gregory (28) defends in the second quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski (3) boots a 31-yard field goal against the Detroit Lions in the second quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Detroit Lions kicker Havard Rugland (3), of Norway, boots an extra point against the New England Patriots in the fourth quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013. Detroit won 40-9. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (41) celebrates his two-yard touchdown run against the New England Patriots with teammates Austin Holtz (72) and Darren Keyton (62) in the fourth quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013. Detroit won 40-9. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)