Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson (13) cannot reach a Matthew Stafford pass as New England Patriots cornerback Devin McCourty (32) defends in the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler (85) celebrates his first-half touchdown reception against the New England Patriots in an NFL football game on Saturday, August 27, 2011 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws against the New England Patriots in the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

New England Patriots running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis (42) runs against the Detroit Lions in the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady throws against the Detroit Lions in the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)

Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson (13) catches a first-down reception against New England Patriots cornerback Devin McCourty (32) in the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

New England Patriots running back Danny Woodhead (39) is tackled for a loss by Detroit Lions defensive tackle Corey Williams in the second quarter of a preason NFL football game on Saturday, August 27, 2011 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Detroit Lions running back Aaron Brown (21) runs past New England Patriots safety James Ihedigbo (43) for a touchdown in the second quarter of a preseason NFL football game in Detroit, Friday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) catches a 44-yard Tom Brady pass for a touchdown in the second quarter of a preseason NFL football game with the Detroit Lions, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws under pressure from Detroit Lions defensive end Willie Young (79) and as Lions cornerback Brandon McDonald (33) jumps to block the pass in the second quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

New England Patriots wide receiver Darnell Jenkins (10) bobbles a reception against the Detroit Lions in the second half during an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches during an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, listens to Chad Ochocinco on the bench during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Lions wide receiver Derrick Williams (15) scores a touchdown while eluding a New England Patriots defender in the third quarter of an preseason NFL football game in Detroit, Friday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Detroit Lions wide receiver Derrick Williams (15) catches a four-yard touchdown pass as New England Patriots cornerback Darius Butler defends in the fourth quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)