
Detroit concede 261 passing yards a game, the most in the NFL, and rate 106.5 through the air themselves. New England threw for 299 last week and gave up three interceptions doing it. Our Patriots vs Lions prediction goes 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 Detroit the nominal home team.
Patriots vs Lions: our editor’s props
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Patriots vs Lions: 2026 form so far
Two teams who move the ball and neither of whom stops anyone throwing it. Each attack in the table is measured against what it is about to face, 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 concede 261 passing yards a game, the highest figure in the NFL, and New England throw 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 defeat, with three interceptions at 74.3. Jared Goff went 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
This is a neutral-site game at FC Bayern Munich Stadium, with Detroit the nominal home team.
Detroit concede 261 passing yards a game, the most in the NFL.
Detroit rate 106.5 through the air, fourth in the league.
A passing offence in Munich against the league’s softest secondary
Detroit are 6-2 at +33 and it rests on the throw: 252 yards a game at 106.5, fourth in the NFL, with 3.1 touchdowns an afternoon.
Stopping anyone else throwing is another matter. The 261 passing yards a game Detroit concede is the highest figure in the league.
New England’s problem is giving it away. Maye threw three interceptions last week, and Detroit score too freely for that to survive a second week.
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): The first read in an offence scoring 3.1 touchdowns a game.
- Drake Maye (NE, QB): 299 yards and three touchdowns last week, with three interceptions.
- DeMario Douglas (NE, WR): Led New England’s receivers in Green Bay.
How to watch Patriots vs Lions
Kickoff is 2.30pm GMT on Sunday 15 November at FC Bayern Munich Stadium in Munich, which is 9:30 AM ET. Channel 5 and 5ACTION show selected games free-to-air each Sunday, and those are not affected by the blackout. Check their listings for this week’s picks. Sky Sports has the UK coverage and NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game of the season, live or on demand. Sky takes one exclusive pick from each of the two Sunday afternoon windows, and those two reach Game Pass 24 hours after the final whistle. Squawka may earn a commission if you subscribe through that link.
| Detail | Patriots vs Lions |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, November 15, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 2.30pm GMT Sun 15 Nov / 9:30 AM ET |
| Venue | FC Bayern Munich Stadium, Munich |
| TV | Sky Sports |
| Live stream | NFL Game Pass (DAZN) |
| Week | Week 10, 2026 NFL season |
Patriots vs Lions prediction and score projection
Our Patriots vs Lions prediction is Detroit by 31-24. Neither defence stops the pass, so the team rating 106.5 should win a game decided on turnovers.
The projected margin on this page updates through the week.
Every Week 10 game, previewed
| Kickoff (GMT) | Game | Our prediction | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 1:15 AM | Commanders @ Giants | Giants 23-20 | Read |
| Sun 2:30 PM | Patriots @ Lions | Lions 31-24 | You are here |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Bills @ Jets | Bills 30-17 | Read |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Panthers @ Saints | Saints 27-24 | Read |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Texans @ Browns | Texans 26-17 | Read |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Jaguars @ Titans | Jaguars 27-13 | Read |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Chiefs @ Falcons | Chiefs 27-16 | Read |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Dolphins @ Colts | Colts 20-16 | Read |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Vikings @ Packers | Packers 20-13 | Read |
| Sun 9:05 PM | Rams @ Cardinals | Rams 24-16 | Read |
| Sun 9:05 PM | Seahawks @ Raiders | Seahawks 27-13 | Read |
| Sun 9:25 PM | 49ers @ Cowboys | 49ers 34-24 | Read |
| Mon 1:20 AM | Steelers @ Bengals | Bengals 27-23 | Read |
| Tue 1:15 AM | Chargers @ Ravens | Ravens 23-13 | Read |
Every fixture in the round is covered across our NFL UK hub, and the 32 club pages sit on the NFL teams hub.
Patriots vs Lions FAQ
2.30pm GMT on Sunday 15 November in Munich, which is 9:30 AM ET.
Sky Sports has the coverage and NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game of the season, live or on demand. Sky holds one exclusive pick in each of the two Sunday afternoon windows, and those two reach Game Pass 24 hours after the final whistle. Channel 5 and 5ACTION carry the week’s free-to-air games, and those are not blacked out.
FC Bayern Munich Stadium in Munich. It is a neutral-site game, with Detroit the nominal home team.
Detroit, at 261 a game — the highest in the NFL.
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