The Detroit Lions head overseas Sunday, Nov. 15, looking to extend their four-winning streak when they face the New England Patriots in an “NFL international game in Munich, Germany”.
The Lions enter the matchup with a 6-2 record after securing a 19-9 victory over the Miami Dolphins last week, according to “Detroit Lions coverage”.
Detroit sits in a tight NFC North race, trailing the first-place Chicago Bears while holding a position ahead of the Green Bay Packers, “per sports data records”.
Quarterback Jared Goff has thrown for 2,134 yards and 15 touchdowns with just two interceptions this season, “gracenote football statistics show”.
Meanwhile, the New England Patriots hold a 5-4 record and are looking to rebound from a 45-27 loss to Green Bay last week, “Patriots team reports indicate”.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has thrown for 2,282 yards and 18 touchdowns alongside 11 interceptions, tying him for the most in the NFL, “the historical matchup data notes”.
Sunday marks Detroit’s first international game since 2015 and its very first regular-season appearance in Germany, “local reporting highlights”.
The Lions serve as the designated home team for the contest at Allianz Arena, which is the home venue of German soccer powerhouse Bayern Munich, “stadium scheduling details confirm”.
Sunday’s game represents the 14th regular-season meeting between Detroit and New England, with the Patriots having won four of the past five matchups, “historical series records show”.