Detroit concedes 261 passing yards a game, the most in the NFL, and rates 106.5 through the air itself. New England threw for 299 last week and gave up three interceptions doing it. Our Patriots vs Lions prediction heads to Munich.
The New England Patriots are 5-4 and the Detroit Lions 6-2. This is a neutral-site game at FC Bayern Munich Stadium, with the Lions as nominal hosts.
Patriots vs Lions: our editor’s props
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Patriots vs Lions: 2026 form so far
Two clubs that move the ball and neither of which stops the pass. Each attack in the table is measured against the defence it meets, not against the league.
Patriots attack against the Lions defence
| Per game | Patriots offence | Lions allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 249.6 | 260.9 |
| Rushing yards | 119.9 | 94.1 |
| Yards per carry | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| Passer rating | 96.2 | 97.5 |
| Touchdowns | 2.9 | 3.0 |
| Third-down conversion | 40.4% | 44.4% |
| Red-zone conversion | 58.3% | 66.7% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 2.2 | 3.4 |
Lions attack against the Patriots defence
| Per game | Lions offence | Patriots allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 252.0 | 231.9 |
| Rushing yards | 127.8 | 96.7 |
| Yards per carry | 4.4 | 3.9 |
| Passer rating | 106.5 | 100.2 |
| Touchdowns | 3.1 | 2.4 |
| Third-down conversion | 37.2% | 38.0% |
| Red-zone conversion | 61.8% | 58.6% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 2.4 | 2.8 |
Detroit gives up 261 passing yards a game, the highest figure in the NFL, while New England throws for 250.
New England Patriots 5-4 · average margin +0.4
Detroit Lions 6-2 · average margin +4.1
Patriots vs Lions quarterback matchup
Drake Maye threw for 299 yards and three touchdowns in a 45-27 loss, with three interceptions at a 74.3 rating. Jared Goff completed 17 of 25 for 170 at 70.4.
| Team | Quarterback | Last game | Season to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | Drake Maye | 21/38, 299 yds, 3 TD, 3 INT, 74.3 rtg | 178/272, 2282 yds, 18 TD, 11 INT, 96.8 rtg (9 games) |
| Tommy DeVito | 1/3, 21 yds, 0 TD, 0 INT, 59.0 rtg | 4/8, 51 yds, 0 TD, 0 INT, 70.3 rtg (2 games) | |
| Lions | Jared Goff | 17/25, 170 yds, 0 TD, 1 INT, 70.4 rtg | 185/273, 2134 yds, 15 TD, 2 INT, 106.4 rtg (8 games) |
Patriots vs Lions injury report and team news
The game is at FC Bayern Munich Stadium on a neutral site, with Detroit the nominal home club.
The Lions concede 261 passing yards a game, the most in the NFL.
Detroit rates 106.5 through the air, fourth in the league.
A passing offence in Munich against the league’s softest secondary
Detroit is 6-2 at +33 and the throw game is why: 252 yards an afternoon at 106.5, fourth in the NFL, with 3.1 touchdowns a game.
What the Lions have not done is stop anyone else. The 261 passing yards they concede a game is the worst figure in football.
New England keeps handing it back. Maye threw three picks last week, and Detroit scores too easily for that to hold up twice.
Their own numbers
What opponents have managed against them
Players to watch
- Jared Goff (DET, QB): Rates 106.5 on the season, fourth in the NFL.
- Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET, WR): First read in an attack scoring 3.1 touchdowns a game.
- Drake Maye (NE, QB): Threw for 299 yards and three scores last week, with three picks.
- DeMario Douglas (NE, WR): Led the Patriots receivers in Green Bay.
How to watch Patriots vs Lions in Canada
Kickoff is 9:30 AM ET on Sunday, November 15 at FC Bayern Munich Stadium in Munich. This one kicks off in the morning Eastern time, outside the usual Sunday afternoon window, so check your local listings for the Canadian broadcaster. RDS carries the French-language call. DAZN carries every game of the season in Canada through NFL Game Pass. Squawka may earn a commission if you subscribe through that link.
| Detail | Patriots vs Lions |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, November 15, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 9:30 AM ET / 8:30 AM CT / 6:30 AM PT |
| Venue | FC Bayern Munich Stadium, Munich |
| TV | CTV (regional) / TSN / RDS (French) |
| Live stream | DAZN (NFL Game Pass) |
| Week | Week 10, 2026 NFL season |
Patriots vs Lions prediction and score projection
Our Patriots vs Lions prediction is Detroit by 31-24. Neither secondary holds up, so the club rating 106.5 should come out ahead of a turnover-heavy afternoon.
Signal’s live read on this game updates through the week.
Every Week 10 game, previewed
| Kickoff (ET) | Game | Our prediction | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 8:15 PM | Commanders @ Giants | Giants 23-20 | Read |
| Sun 9:30 AM | Patriots @ Lions | Lions 31-24 | You are here |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Bills @ Jets | Bills 30-17 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Panthers @ Saints | Saints 27-24 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Texans @ Browns | Texans 26-17 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Jaguars @ Titans | Jaguars 27-13 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Chiefs @ Falcons | Chiefs 27-16 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Dolphins @ Colts | Colts 20-16 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Vikings @ Packers | Packers 20-13 | Read |
| Sun 4:05 PM | Rams @ Cardinals | Rams 24-16 | Read |
| Sun 4:05 PM | Seahawks @ Raiders | Seahawks 27-13 | Read |
| Sun 4:25 PM | 49ers @ Cowboys | 49ers 34-24 | Read |
| Sun 8:20 PM | Steelers @ Bengals | Bengals 27-23 | Read |
| Mon 8:15 PM | Chargers @ Ravens | Ravens 23-13 | Read |
Our NFL hub carries the full card, and Signal rates every Week 10 game on the same model. An inter-conference game, which means the AFC Championship odds and the NFC Championship odds are each in play rather than just one of them.
Patriots vs Lions FAQ
Detroit. The Lions are 6-2 at +33 against a 5-4 New England club. The live number sits in the Signal card on this page.
9:30 AM ET on Sunday, November 15 in Munich, which is 8:30 AM CT and 6:30 AM PT.
It kicks off in the morning Eastern time, outside the usual Sunday afternoon window, so check your local listings. RDS has the French call. DAZN carries every game of the season in Canada through NFL Game Pass.
FC Bayern Munich Stadium in Munich, on a neutral site, with Detroit the nominal home club.
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