What happened: The New England Patriots held Wednesday practice on their game field before departing on an evening flight to Munich. Rookie quarterback Drake Maye is scheduled to hold his first press conference in Germany on Thursday.
Why it matters: The trip marks the franchise's sixth international regular-season contest as New England looks to rebound from a 45-27 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Nov. 8. Head coach Mike Vrabel leads the team into its overseas showcase aiming to stabilize the group in the second half of the regular season.
By the numbers: Maye has completed 178 of 272 passes for 2,282 yards with 18 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 2026 through nine games. New England enters the matchup with a 3-2 all-time record in international regular-season games.
What to watch: Maye will speak to reporters Thursday in Munich ahead of final game preparations.