What happened: Detroit Lions president and CEO Rich Haddad announced a series of community initiatives the franchise is executing in Germany. The club's outreach efforts in Munich include building two youth playgrounds alongside local community partners.

Why it matters: The overseas outreach comes as the Lions rework their football operations and expand their international marketing footprint. On the field, Detroit sits at 6-2 through eight games, holding the NFC fifth seed amid a four-game winning streak.

What to watch: Detroit returns to action Sunday against the New England Patriots looking to extend its winning streak to five games.