Lions head coach Matt Patricia was able to get his first win against his mentor Bill Belichick in a 26-10 victory over the Patriots at Ford Field on Sunday Night Football.
Rookie running back Kerryon Johnson become Detroit's first 100-yard rusher since Thanksgiving of the 2013 season.
Matthew Stafford threw for 262 yards and two scores.
It was a rough performance for Tom Brady, who completed only 14-of-26 passes for 133 yards a TD and an interception. Both teams sit at 1-and-2 through three weeks.
The Lions are at Dallas this coming Sunday.