Here Are The Patriots' Odds To Beat The Lions In Germany

FOXBOROUGH, MA — The Patriots are looking to have a good showing in front of their international fanbase in a pivotal overseas Week 10 matchup.

The 5-4 Patriots are taking on the 6-2 Detroit Lions at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany Sunday morning.

According to FanDuel Sportsbook, New England is a 2.5 -point underdog against Green Bay. Traditionally, home teams are usually handicapped three points in matchups that are not considered one-sided toward one team. While Detroit is the designated “home team,” the game is truly a neutral site contest. Last week the Patriots suffered a demoralizing loss at home to the Green Bay Packers as three-point favorites. A turnover-plagued first half from quarterback Drake Maye was compounded by the worst defensive performance of the season, which amounted to allowing the most points ever in the 24-year history of Gillette Stadium. The secondary was one of the most disappointing units on Sunday, in which star cornerback Christian Gonzalez allowed 10 catches for approximately 190 yards in coverage. The Packers receiving duo of Christian Watson and Matthew Golden each tallied more than 150 receiving yards and a touchdown against New England’s back end, and they are now first and second in the entire NFL in receiving yards respectively.

The Lions are another formidable NFC North offense, high-end players at running back, wide receiver, and tight end. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs is first in rushing touchdowns and third in rushing yards so far in 2026. Since head coach Mike Vrabel took over, the Pats have allowed just under 100 yards on the ground per game, which is among the best in football.

The injury teeter-totter continues for the team in Week 10, as some players are likely to return while others are back on the mend. Wide receiver A.J. Brown made the trip to Munich with a possibility of suiting up for just the fourth time this season, as the former all-pro returned to practice this week after missing the last two games with knee and ankle issues. Cornerback Carlton Davis III left the Green Bay game with a knee injury, and will now miss his fifth game of the season. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson was initially expected to miss multiple weeks with a knee injury of his own he suffered late in the game last week, however it came as a pleasant surprise to fans that he was able to practice on a limited basis since Thursday and has yet to be ruled out for Sunday.

The Patriots have historically performed well in international games, winning their first three during the Tom Brady and Bill Belichick era. However the franchise dropped its last two contests during the forgettable 2023 and 2024 seasons. It was a 10-6 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Frankfurt, Germany that made owner Robert Kraft reportedly decide to move on from Belichick at the conclusion of the year. Nonetheless, Maye is excited for the chance to bounce back beyond the American borders.

“I heard it’s a great crowd, great atmosphere. I know the fans are into it and I know there’s a lot of Patriots fans, that’s what I’m most excited for,” Maye said in a press conference earlier this week. “Looking forward to hopefully putting on a show.”

How To Watch The Game

Kickoff: 9:30 a.m.

Network: FOX

Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub