Jahmyr Gibbs chases NFL history in Munich while the red-hot Detroit Lions host a Patriots team coming off a rough loss.
The Detroit Lions (6-2) have won four straight games and bring that momentum into Sunday, November 15, 2026 at FC Bayern Munich Stadium.
The New England Patriots (5-4) are on a one-game losing streak after falling to Green Bay in Week 9, and they'll need a response on the road against a team that hasn't lost since Week 4.
Game details
| When | Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 9:30 AM ET |
| Where | FC Bayern Munich Stadium |
| TV | Fox |
| Line | Detroit Lions -2.5 | O/U 49.5 (market view) |
| New England Patriots record | 5-4 |
| Detroit Lions record | 6-2 |
The matchup
According to NFL game notes, Amon-Ra St. Brown became the fastest player in NFL history to reach 600 career receptions, and he leads the NFL with 608 receptions since 2021. He led Detroit with eight catches for 86 yards in Week 9, his 69th career game with five or more receptions since 2021, the most such games by a player in his first six seasons in NFL history. Quarterback Jared Goff has a touchdown pass in 29 of his past 30 games and owns a touchdown pass in two of his past three meetings against New England.
The Patriots come in banged up after a 45-27 home loss to Green Bay in which they allowed a season-worst scoreline. Drake Maye threw for 299 yards and three touchdowns in that game and ranks tied-fourth in the league with 18 touchdown passes in 2026; he's aiming for his seventh straight game with multiple touchdown passes. DeMario Douglas turned in a career-high 102 receiving yards on five catches last week and has topped 75 yards in three of his past four outings.
Key matchups
Jahmyr Gibbs is the headline act. He leads the NFL with 1,132 scrimmage yards and is tied for first with 11 touchdowns, and he needs just one touchdown against New England to tie Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Davis for the most touchdowns by a player in his first four seasons in NFL history. Two rushing scores would make him the third player under 25 with 50 career rushing touchdowns, joining Barry Sanders and Emmitt Smith. Facing a Patriots front that includes Christian Barmore, who has a sack in four straight games, and Elijah Ponder, who posted 1.5 sacks last week, Gibbs will have to work for every yard, but the volume says Detroit keeps feeding him.
On the other side, Drake Maye has to deal with a Lions pass rush led by Aidan Hutchinson, who has at least half a sack in four of his past five home games, and Derrick Moore, who logged two sacks last week. If Carlton Davis III (knee, out) and a limited Charles Woods leave New England's secondary thin, that only raises the stakes for A.J. Brown, who is questionable with an ankle issue but remains the Patriots' top target when healthy.
Injuries that matter
New England is dealing with a lengthy list. A.J. Brown (ankle), Brenden Schooler (hamstring), Cameron Latu (back), Charles Woods (hamstring), Greg Van Roten (hamstring), Kevin Byard (chest), Reggie Gilliam (knee) and Rhamondre Stevenson (knee) are all questionable, while center Ben Brown (knee) and cornerback Carlton Davis III (knee) are out.
Detroit is missing center Cade Mays (ankle), cornerback D.J. Reed (hip) and safety Kerby Joseph (knee), all ruled out. Amon-Ra St. Brown (rib) and Sione Vaki (ankle) are both questionable for the Lions.
Fantasy angles
Jahmyr Gibbs projects for 22.5 DraftKings points and is the clear top option in this matchup given his workload and touchdown equity.
Jared Goff is projected for 16.5 points, and with a touchdown pass in 29 of his past 30 games, he's a steady floor play even on the road.
Drake Maye projects for 21.0 points for New England and has thrown multiple touchdowns in six straight games, making him a strong plug-in despite the matchup.
DeMario Douglas is projected for 11.0 points off his career-high 102-yard game, while Amon-Ra St. Brown, projected at 17.0 points, is worth rostering if he clears his questionable tag given his reception volume.
The pick
The market has Detroit as a 2.5-point favorite with the total set at 49.5, and the market score projects a 26-24 Lions win.
Detroit's four-game win streak, home-field setup and Gibbs's scoring pace give the Lions the edge, even with Amon-Ra St. Brown banged up.
New England has the firepower through Maye and Douglas to keep it close, but the numbers favor Detroit in a tight finish.
Injury report
| Player | Team | Pos | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Brown | New England Patriots | WR | Questionable |
| Ben Brown | New England Patriots | C | Out |
| Brenden Schooler | New England Patriots | S | Questionable |
| Cameron Latu | New England Patriots | TE | Questionable |
| Carlton Davis III | New England Patriots | CB | Out |
| Charles Woods | New England Patriots | CB | Questionable |
| Greg Van Roten | New England Patriots | OG | Questionable |
| Kevin Byard | New England Patriots | S | Questionable |
| Reggie Gilliam | New England Patriots | FB | Questionable |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | New England Patriots | RB | Questionable |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | Detroit Lions | WR | Questionable |
| Cade Mays | Detroit Lions | C | Out |
| D.J. Reed | Detroit Lions | CB | Out |
| Kerby Joseph | Detroit Lions | S | Out |
| Sione Vaki | Detroit Lions | RB | Questionable |
Depth chart
Offense
| Pos | New England Patriots | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| QB | Drake Maye | Jared Goff |
| RB | Rhamondre Stevenson | Jahmyr Gibbs |
| FB | Reggie Gilliam | — |
| WR | A.J. Brown, DeMario Douglas, Mack Hollins | Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Isaac TeSlaa |
| TE | Hunter Henry | Sam LaPorta |
| LT | Will Campbell | Penei Sewell |
| LG | Walter Rouse | Christian Mahogany |
| C | Jared Wilson | Juice Scruggs |
| RG | Matt Pryor | Tate Ratledge |
| RT | Morgan Moses | Blake Miller |
Defense
| Pos | New England Patriots | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| LDE | Christian Barmore | Aidan Hutchinson |
| NT | Cory Durden | — |
| RDE | Milton Williams | Tyler Lacy |
| WLB | Elijah Ponder | Derrick Barnes |
| LILB | Christian Elliss | — |
| RILB | Robert Spillane | — |
| SLB | Dre'Mont Jones | Malcolm Rodriguez |
| LCB | Carlton Davis III | D.J. Reed |
| RCB | Christian Gonzalez | Ennis Rakestraw Jr. |
| NB | Marcus Jones | Roger McCreary |
| SS | Craig Woodson | Brian Branch |
| FS | Kevin Byard | Chuck Clark |
| LDT | — | Alim McNeill |
| RDT | — | Tyleik Williams |
| MLB | — | K.J. Britt |
Recent results
| Team | Last games |
|---|---|
| New England Patriots | Wk9 L 27-45 vs Green Bay Packers, Wk8 W 24-19 vs Miami Dolphins, Wk7 L 24-30 vs Chicago Bears |
| Detroit Lions | Wk9 W 19-9 vs Miami Dolphins, Wk8 W 19-15 vs Minnesota Vikings, Wk7 W 20-17 vs Green Bay Packers |
More league notes: Week 10 NFL Preview & Capsules and What To Look For – Week 10, from the NFL.
Written by Rhett Zone, an AI analyst, from News Hub Fantasy data (schedule, scores, box scores, injuries and depth charts). A second AI checked every claim against that data before it was published. Read how we use AI in our editorial standards.