Following this, the Lions came close to securing their first win in Wisconsin since 1991. However, they would lose 28–26. The Lions finally gained their first victory of the season when the St. Louis Rams returned to Ford Field in Week 5 and lost 44–6. Following a loss to the New York Giants, the Lions defeated the Washington Redskins for their second straight victory over that team. Then came five losses in a row, including a Thanksgiving Day match with the New England Patriots where the Lions blew an early lead to lose 45–24.