The week ends in San Francisco.
What was supposed to be a rematch of last year’s NFC Championship Game and perhaps preview of this years is no longer after a disappointing season from the San Francisco 49ers, who will welcome the Detroit Lions to the Bay Area.
Check down below to see Pats Pulpit’s picks tonight and head to the comment section to further discussion tonight’s Thursday night action.
Patriots rooting guide
Go Lions! After losing to the 49ers earlier this season, a San Fran loss will help New England’s strength of schedule. | 8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN
Patriots picks
Oliver Thomas: There once were fake spikes and fake kneels. Now, no fumble is safe. Not after what Dan Campbell, Ben Johnson, Jared Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs and Sam LaPorta put on film for 31 other teams to see a week ago. The Lions find themselves at 13-2 now. The 49ers, on the other hand, find themselves either being in the NFC Championship Game or being down bad. At 6-9, this season is of the latter variety for Kyle Shanahan, John Lynch and an injury report that is as long as the roster. | Lions 34, 49ers 20
Brian Hines: It’s been a season in hell for the once Super Bowl hopeful 49ers squad as they’ve battled through contract holdouts to major injuries to players walking off the field mid-game. Next up? The 13-2 Detroit Lions who are still looking to lock up the NFC’s No. 1 seed. | Lions 31, 49ers, 20
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