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Three key matchups to watch as Patriots host the Lions

By Fran Brown

Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon (28) runs the ball against the New England Patriots in the second half of the game on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Samantha Madar/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis.Gpg Packers Vs Patriots 10022022 0007
Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon (28) runs the ball against the New England Patriots in the second half of the game on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Samantha Madar/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis.Gpg Packers Vs Patriots 10022022 0007 /
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NASHVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 11: Trent Brown #77 of the New England Patriots (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /

Key matchups for Patriots in week five

Patriots tackles vs. Aidan Hutchinson

The Lions have the league’s worst defense giving up a whopping 35.3 points per game. One player who has shined on a such a dreadful unit has been the #1 overall pick in the 2022 draft, defensive end Aidan Hutchinson. Through four games, the Lions have only generated seven sacks, but Hutchinson has been responsible for three of them. With the Lions not being a great defensive team, the Patriots need to limit the pass rush in order to take advantage down the field.

This will be a test for the entire offensive line but mostly the matchup will take place with the tackles as the Lions like to move Hutchinson around the line of scrimmage. While Trent Brown has been good on the left side, Isaiah Wynn has been a disaster on the right side to the point where they had to dust off Marcus Cannon in the second half last week. If the Patriots cannot contain Hutchinson, it could be a long day for Bailey Zappe and the offense.

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