The Detroit Lions face the New England Patriots on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. ET at the FC Bayern Munich Stadium in Munich, Germany, with a live broadcast on FOX. FOX Sports reports that the Lions are 2.5-point favorites with a moneyline of -148, while the Patriots sit at +124.
The NFL International Series continues in Germany as two contrasting franchises meet on the European stage. FOX Sports lists the total points line at 51.5, with FanDuel Sportsbook offering odds for the matchup.
Jahmyr Gibbs and Drake Maye Drive Fantasy Value
- Jahmyr Gibbs remains a central fantasy piece, leading the NFL with 1,132 scrimmage yards and 11 touchdowns despite a quiet outing against Miami, as noted by SI.com.
- Drake Maye enters the matchup carrying an active six-game streak of accounting for at least three touchdowns, driving high passing volume across fantasy formats.
- Betting markets lean toward offensive production, and a projection model shows a 25-24 score pointing toward the Lions.
Detroit Scoring Cools as Lions Defense Faces Injuries
Detroit enters the contest ranking fifth in the league at 27.8 points per game, though FOX Sports highlights a recent cooling off period with three straight games scoring 20 points or fewer. They now encounter a New England defense that surrendered 45 points to Green Bay and has allowed over 30 points three times this season.
SI.com points out that the Lions’ defense deals with a lengthy injury report and ranks 30th in opponent EPA per play, alongside sitting 21st in opponent yards per play at 5.4.
Detroit Pressure Tests Maye Against the Blitz
Maye has accumulated 832 passing yards against the blitz.
Because Detroit ranks second in the NFL with 12 sacks when sending extra rushers, Maye faces a scheme designed to hunt quarterbacks.
| Metric / Stat | Detroit Lions | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 6-2 | 5-4 |
| Points Per Game | 27.8 (Rank: 5th) | Variable |
| Spread Line | -2.5 (-108) | +2.5 (-112) |
| Over/Under Total |
Detroit Turnover Efficiency Shapes Spread Dynamics
New England holds an 0-3 record this season when failing to force a takeaway. Conversely, Fox Sports research shows that Detroit has committed just five giveaways all year, tied for the second-fewest in the NFL, which severely limits the Patriots’ ability to stall drives.
A projection model favors the Lions by a narrow margin, while SI.com registers the Patriots as 3-1 against the spread in their last four meetings against Detroit. The venue in Munich adds an international travel factor to a Week 10 pairing.
Injury Reports and Game Availability
Both squads manage notable health concerns heading to Europe, with the Patriots listing Ben Brown, Brenden Schooler, Will Campbell, Rhamondre Stevenson, Carlton Davis III, TreVeyon Henderson, A.J. Brown, and Charles Woods as questionable, alongside Romeo Doubs on injured reserve. The Lions report Jacob Saylors, Mekhi Wingo, DJ Wonnum, Cade Mays, D.J. Reed, and Kerby Joseph as questionable, while Jack Campbell sits on injured reserve.
Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. ET at the FC Bayern Munich Stadium in Munich, Germany, broadcast on FOX.
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