NFL's Germany Push Rolls on as Patriots and Lions Head to Munich
The NFL’s record nine international games include a sixth regular-season matchup in Germany as both teams chase playoff momentum.
- The New England Patriots face the Detroit Lions on Sunday at Allianz Arena in Munich, marking the NFL's sixth regular-season game in Germany.
- Coming off a 45-27 loss to the Green Bay Packers, New England seeks redemption against a Detroit squad riding a four-game winning streak.
- Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel ruled out center Ben Brown, cornerback Carlton Davis III, and running back TreVeyon Henderson due to injuries ahead of Sunday's kickoff.
- For the 9:30 a.m. ET broadcast, play-by-play announcer Joe Davis, analyst Greg Olsen, and sideline reporter Pam Oliver will cover the action from Munich.
- Germany remains the NFL's largest European market with more than 73,400 members and 512 clubs, as the league continues expanding internationally through this final 2026 European game.
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Honolulu blue in Bavaria: The Lions' Munich moment, powered by wins and a German-speaking star
MUNICH (AP) — A four-game winning streak. A star player who is half German. There might not be a better time for the Detroit Lions to play a game in Munich. There's talk of a “takeover.
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Surging Lions Seek Fifth Straight Win Against New England
The Detroit Lions have won four straight games and enter Sunday's matchup against the New England Patriots with a 6-2 record, fueled by an offense averaging nearly 28 points per game. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs has topped 150 rushing yards twice this season, while quarterback Jared Goff continues to lead one of the NFL's most balanced attacks as Detroit prepares to face New England in Munich. For Lions fans, this game is about more than standings. After last week's 19-9 win over the Miami Dolphins, Detroit has positioned itself as a contender in the NFC, and another victory would keep momentum rolling into a crucial stretch of games. The Patriots arrive at 5-4 and seeking to rebound, but the Lions will lean on a team that has scored 222 points through eight games and shown an ability to win in a variety of ways.
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