Tom Brady threw a season-high four touchdown passes, all in the second half, to help the New England Patriots rout the Detroit Lions 45-24 on Thursday.

New England Patriots 45 at Detroit Lions 24 on November 25th, 2010 - Full team and player stats and box score The 2010 Detroit Lions season was the franchise's 81st season in the NFL.It was Jim Schwartz's second season as head coach. Brady threw a season-high four touchdown passes, all in the second half, and the New England Patriots routed the Detroit Lions 45-24 on Thursday after trailing by 11 late in the second quarter. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Follow the New England Patriots vs. Detroit Lions on Thursday, November 25, 2010. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. The Lions spent most of the season at the bottom of their division, but with more division wins than the Vikings (whose overall record was the same), the Lions ended up at 3rd place on the final day of the season with a victory over that team. Brady tosses 4 TDs as Patriots overwhelm Lions. The 2010 New England Patriots season was the 41st season for the team in the National Football League and 51st season overall.