Nick Fairley likely out against NE

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According to reports (see below), Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley could miss 4-5 weeks, meaning he could miss Detroit's Week 12 match up against the Patriots in New England.

unlikely he plays vs NE --> @mikecwright MCL and PCL for Lions DT Nick Fairley according to source. Hope is he's back in 4-5 weeks.
— shalise manza young (@shalisemyoung) October 27, 2014

Fairley has 14 tackles, 1 sack and a forced fumble on the season before the injury. If he does miss the New England game, it would be a miss for the Lions and could be an advantage for the Patriots up front. The Lions have a solid defense this year, which has carried them this year, and they could be without one of their promising young defensive talents against the Patriots.