Final Score: Lions 6 - Patriots 23
Sunday, December 8, 1985 at 1:00 PM ET
Lions @ Patriots
NFL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lions | Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 2 | 1 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 1 |
| Average points | 27.0 | 13.7 |
| Last meeting | 17 | 24 |
| Stat | Lions | Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 13 | 13 |
| Avg points scored | 20.1 | 21.4 |
| Avg points conceded | 21.5 | 17.8 |
| Win percentage | 54% | 69% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 14% | 83% |
Recent Results
Lions
vs New York Jets
Nov 28, 1985 · Margin: +11 · Total: 51
31-20
@ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Nov 24, 1985 · Margin: -3 · Total: 35
16-19
vs Minnesota Vikings
Nov 17, 1985 · Margin: +20 · Total: 62
41-21
@ Chicago Bears
Nov 10, 1985 · Margin: -21 · Total: 27
3-24
@ Minnesota Vikings
Nov 3, 1985 · Margin: -3 · Total: 29
13-16
vs Miami Dolphins
Oct 27, 1985 · Margin: +10 · Total: 52
31-21
vs San Francisco 49ers
Oct 20, 1985 · Margin: +2 · Total: 44
23-21
@ Washington Commanders
Oct 13, 1985 · Margin: -21 · Total: 27
3-24
@ Green Bay Packers
Oct 6, 1985 · Margin: -33 · Total: 53
10-43
vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sep 29, 1985 · Margin: +21 · Total: 39
30-9
Patriots
@ Indianapolis Colts
Dec 1, 1985 · Margin: +7 · Total: 69
38-31
@ New York Jets
Nov 24, 1985 · Margin: -3 · Total: 29
13-16
@ Seattle Seahawks
Nov 17, 1985 · Margin: +7 · Total: 33
20-13
vs Indianapolis Colts
Nov 10, 1985 · Margin: +19 · Total: 49
34-15
vs Miami Dolphins
Nov 3, 1985 · Margin: +4 · Total: 30
17-13
@ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Oct 27, 1985 · Margin: +18 · Total: 46
32-14
vs New York Jets
Oct 20, 1985 · Margin: +7 · Total: 33
20-13
vs Buffalo Bills
Oct 13, 1985 · Margin: +11 · Total: 17
14-3
@ Cleveland Browns
Oct 6, 1985 · Margin: -4 · Total: 44
20-24
vs Las Vegas Raiders
Sep 29, 1985 · Margin: -15 · Total: 55
20-35