Five bold predictions as the Patriots get ready to host the Lions

Aug 11, 2022; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Tyquan Thornton (11) catches a touchdown against the New York Giants during the first half of a preseason game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports

Five bold predictions for the Patriots in week five

Tyquan Thornton catches a touchdown

You came for the bold predictions, so I’ve saved the boldest for last: rookie receiver Tyquan Thornton will catch a touchdown on Sunday. Thornton has been out since August with a collarbone injury but has returned to practice this week and was spotted at Friday’s practice without the red non-contact jersey on. The Patriots have until 4:00 PM EST Saturday to activate Thornton and have an open spot on the 53-man roster with Brian Hoyer now on IR.

Absent from #Patriots practice:

CB Jalen Mills, DL DaMarcus Mitchell and LaBryan Ray. Looks like we might have another Jack Jones start this weekend.

Also, Tyquan Thornton out of the red non-contact jersey. pic.twitter.com/nBazx8jekr
— Khari Thompson (@kdthompson5) October 7, 2022

I think Thornton sees the field on Sunday and the offense tries to air one out to the speedster out of Baylor.

Five bold predictions for the Patriots in week five

Tyquan Thornton catches a touchdown

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