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Patriots and Lions Open Munich International Series Matchup
By Alexander Cole
Photo: Richard Bartz , Munich aka Makro Freak / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.5)
New England Patriots (5-4) at Detroit Lions (6-2) — Sunday, November 15 | 9:30 a.m. ET | FOX | Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany
The New England Patriots and Detroit Lions will open Sunday’s NFL schedule with an international-series matchup at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany. The 9:30 a.m. ET kickoff gives the game an early place on the American football calendar, but the standings stakes are straightforward: Detroit enters at 6-2, while New England arrives at 5-4.
The Lions have the better record and an opportunity to strengthen their position with another victory. At 6-2, Detroit has established itself as one of the stronger teams in the matchup’s current standings picture. A loss, however, would give New England an opportunity to narrow the gap between the clubs.
The Patriots enter with a winning record of their own, but at 5-4 they have less room for error if they want to keep pace with the league’s stronger teams. A road victory against a 6-2 opponent would provide a meaningful result as the season moves deeper into November.
The international setting adds a distinct backdrop to the meeting. Allianz Arena, in Munich, will host the game as part of the NFL’s international series. The venue is a departure from the traditional home-field settings for both teams, although Detroit is designated as the home team for the matchup.
The records make Detroit the favorite in the standings comparison, but New England has an opportunity to make the trip count with a victory. The game will be televised on FOX.
Alexander Cole
NFL Desk, The Library Media
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