What happened: Patriots fans have collected at a gathering spot in Munich days before New England meets Detroit in the franchise's sixth international game. The team reached its hotel at 11:15am local time Thursday, 5:15am on the East Coast.
Why it matters: The game follows a 45-27 loss to the Packers and pits New England against a Lions team that is 6-2.
By the numbers: New England's last game was a 27-45 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Nov. 8.
What to watch: The Patriots hold a walkthrough at 10:15am ET Thursday at the FC Bayern Munich training ground. Kickoff against the Lions is Sunday at 9:30am ET on FOX.