The Detroit Lions will attempt to stretch their four-game winning streak in a rare regular-season NFL game held outside the United States, facing the New England Patriots at Munich’s Allianz Arena on Sunday. This marks Detroit’s first regular-season appearance in Germany and their first international game since 2015.
The Lions (6-2) arrive in Munich after a 19-9 victory over the Miami Dolphins last week, a game where their offense struggled but their defense held firm before pulling away in the fourth quarter. Detroit occupies second place in the NFC North, trailing the Chicago Bears (7-2) by one game and narrowly ahead of the Green Bay Packers (6-3). Since their bye week, the Lions have won three straight games despite averaging just 19.3 points during that stretch.
Quarterback Jared Goff has been steady this season, throwing for 2,134 yards and 15 touchdowns with only two interceptions. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs is among the NFL’s top rushers, racking up 847 yards, while receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has amassed 657 receiving yards. St. Brown has also drawn attention in Germany, where he has been called “the face of American football.”
The Patriots (5-4) are looking to bounce back after a 45-27 loss to Green Bay last week. New England’s quarterback Drake Maye has thrown for 2,282 yards and 18 touchdowns but also leads the league with 11 interceptions. New England holds an 8-5 edge in the all-time series against Detroit and has won four of the past five meetings, including a 29-0 shutout in Foxborough last season.
Sunday’s game at Allianz Arena will kick off at 9:30 a.m. ET (3:30 p.m. local time) with the Lions designated as the home team. The stadium is primarily known as the home of Bayern Munich, one of Germany’s leading soccer clubs, and this event is part of the NFL’s efforts to expand its international footprint.
Detroit last played a regular-season game outside the U.S. in 2015, losing 45-10 to the Kansas City Chiefs at London’s Wembley Stadium. With the NFC North race tightening, the Lions are aiming for a fifth straight win to keep pace with Chicago. Meanwhile, the Patriots want to improve their position in the AFC playoff race after losing two of their last three games.
The game will be broadcast live on FOX, with Joe Davis on play-by-play, Greg Olsen providing analysis, and Pam Oliver reporting from the sidelines. Fans in Detroit can also tune in via the Lions Radio Network with Dan Miller calling the game alongside analyst Lomas Brown and sideline reporter T.J. Lang. Streaming options include FOX One and NFL+ on eligible mobile devices.
Betting lines list the Lions as 2½-point favorites, with an over/under of 50½ points, though those lines remain subject to change.
This Sunday’s matchup is the 14th regular-season meeting between Detroit and New England, adding an international chapter to their recent history. With both teams seeking momentum late in the season, the game carries significance beyond novelty as the Lions look to maintain their winning run and the Patriots try to regain form on foreign soil.
According to Yahoo Sports.
