What happened: Detroit enters Week 10 traveling overseas for the first time since 2015 after winning four consecutive games to reach 6-2. New England has dropped two of its past three games to sit at 5-4 following a 45-27 loss to the Green Bay Packers. The matchup against the Patriots in Munich marks only the third international regular-season contest in Lions
Why it matters: New England holds the No. 7 seed in the AFC playoff race but faces mounting pressure with quarterback Drake Maye tied for the league lead with 11 interceptions. Injuries along the offensive line have also thinned the Patriots, with starting guards Mike Onwenu and Alijah Vera-Tucker on injured reserve. Detroit aims to protect its standing in the NFC playoff picture while seeking its first franchise victory in Germany.
By the numbers: Drake Maye has averaged 253.6 passing yards per game with 18 touchdowns and 11 interceptions through nine games in 2026. Christian Barmore has posted 11 tackles and 4.5 sacks over eight games, while Elijah Ponder leads New England with 7.5 sacks. The Patriots defense has surrendered a 67.5 percent completion rate, the third-highest mark in the NFL.
What to watch: The Lions and Patriots kick off Sunday in Munich, with New England monitoring running back Rhamondre Stevenson's knee issue ahead of the final injury report.