New England Patriots at Detroit Lions (November 28, 2002)

Game Recap

In a November 28 week 13 tussle, the Patriots completed a 20-12 victory against the Lions. Patriots took the heading into the half 17-6 and stayed firm in the second half.

The Patriots were guided by Tom Brady who had 210 passing yards, was 18 of 30 passing. Antowain Smith had 80 yards rushing, 1 touchdown. Troy Brown caught 111 receiving yards, 10 receptions.

For the Lions, Joey Harrington threw for 210 yards in the air.

The Patriots ended up with 349 total yards, 23 first downs, 1 turnovers and 9 penalties. They were 9 of 15 on third downs. The Lions finished with 292 total yards, 14 first downs, 3 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were 6 of 13 on third downs.

Notes

• Score: New England PatriotsNWE defeat Detroit LionsDET 20-12
• Date: Thursday, November 28, 2002
• Game Time Kickoff: 12:38PM
• New England Patriots Stats - Yards: 349, Turnovers: 1
• Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 292, Turnovers: 3

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
NWE	10	7	0	3	20
DET	3	3	3	3	12

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Joey Harrington	DET	22-44	210	0	3	27
Tom Brady	NWE	18-30	210	0	1	28

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
Antowain Smith	NWE	25	80	1	10
James Stewart	DET	13	57	0	21
Marc Edwards	NWE	4	31	0	17
Eddie Drummond	DET	1	23	0	23
Kevin Faulk	NWE	5	16	0	7
Tom Brady	NWE	4	12	0	8
Mike McMahon	DET	1	2	0	2

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Troy Brown	NWE	10	111	0	24
Germane Crowell	DET	5	46	0	19
Scotty Anderson	DET	2	40	0	27
Larry Foster	DET	2	38	0	22
David Patten	NWE	2	36	0	28
Bill Schroeder	DET	2	27	0	23
James Stewart	DET	5	23	0	7
Christian Fauria	NWE	2	19	0	15

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
DET	15	82	0
NWE	38	139	1

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
DET	22-44	210	0	3	0
NWE	18-30	210	0	1	0

More Game Information On The New England Patriots at Detroit Lions

• Attendance: 62,109
• Weather:
• Time of Game: 3:19 - 3 hours, 19 minutes