The Detroit Lions defeated the New England Patriots 35-10 on Sunday in Munich, with quarterback Drake Maye leaving the game on the opening drive due to an ankle injury. Jahmyr Gibbs ran for 153 yards and two touchdowns, and Amon-Ra St. Brown caught two touchdown passes in his German homecoming.
The Lions are 7-2. Jared Goff threw for 303 yards and three touchdowns with two interceptions, completing 20 of 31 passes. St. Brown, whose mother is German, wore lederhosen upon arrival and carried a German flag onto the field. He caught a 56-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter and a 28-yard score in the third, the latter after teammates pushed him over the goal line.
Gibbs added a 28-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. He is the first NFL player since Priest Holmes in 2002 to produce over 150 rushing yards, two rushing touchdowns, and at least 95 receiving yards in a game, the Lions said. Gibbs also caught seven passes for 99 yards.
New England (5-5) has lost two straight and three of four. After Maye exited, Tommy DeVito completed 12 of 24 passes for 81 yards, with one interception and a fourth-quarter touchdown pass to Lan Larison. Maye had completed three of four passes for 48 yards and scrambled for 11 yards on his only drive.
The Lions lost edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson, who appeared to hurt his knee while celebrating the sack that knocked Maye out of the game. After DeVito entered, the Patriots punted on four straight possessions, and DeVito threw an interception to Roger McCreary late in the first half.
Analysis
Why This Matters
- The Lions continue to establish themselves as a contender in the NFC, now 7-2 with a five-game winning streak.
- The Patriots face uncertainty at quarterback with Drake Maye's injury, potentially affecting their playoff hopes.
- The NFL's international series further expands its global footprint, with games in Munich drawing large crowds and cultural moments.
Background
The game was part of the NFL's regular-season international series, played at Allianz Arena in Munich. The Lions and Patriots have limited history, but the matchup gained attention due to Detroit's resurgence and New England's rebuilding season. Amon-Ra St. Brown's German heritage made the game a personal home coming propaganda for the receiver.
Key Perspectives
The source does not include direct quotes or attributed positions from players, coaches, or officials. Therefore this section is omitted.
What to Watch
- The severity of Drake Maye's ankle injury and whether he misses future games.
- Aidan Hutchinson's knee injury and its impact on the Lions' defense.
- The Patriots' ability to stay around .500 as they face a tough schedule ahead.
Checked
12 claims in this story checked against 1 source: 12 supported.
Show each claim
- SupportedDetroit beat New England 35-10 on Sunday in Munich.WBUR News: “Jahmyr Gibbs ran for 153 yards and two scores in a 35-10 win over the New England Patriots, who lost quarterback Drake Maye to an ankle injury on their opening drive Sunday.”
- SupportedDrake Maye left during the opening drive with an ankle injury.WBUR News: “The New England Patriots, who lost quarterback Drake Maye to an ankle injury on their opening drive Sunday.”
- SupportedDetroit extended its winning streak to five games.WBUR News: “The Lions (7-2) have won five straight games”
- SupportedNew England fell to 5-5.WBUR News: “The Patriots (5-5) have lost back-to-back games and three of their past four.”
- SupportedJahmyr Gibbs ran for 153 yards and two touchdowns.WBUR News: “Jahmyr Gibbs ran for 153 yards and two scores”
- SupportedAmon-Ra St. Brown caught two touchdown passes in his German homecoming.WBUR News: “Detroit Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown caught two touchdown passes in his German homecoming”
- SupportedThe Lions are 7-2.WBUR News: “The Lions (7-2) have won five straight games”
- SupportedJared Goff completed 20 of 31 passes for 303 yards, with three touchdowns and two interceptions.WBUR News: “Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes, along with two interceptions, completing 20 of 31 passes for 303 yards.”
- SupportedSt. Brown caught a 56-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter.WBUR News: “St. Brown caught a 56-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter to give Detroit a 7-3 lead.”
- SupportedSt. Brown caught a 28-yard touchdown in the third quarter after teammates pushed him over the goal line.WBUR News: “And his 28-yard TD reception — after teammates pushed him over the goal line in a scrum with Patriots defenders — made it 28-3 in the third quarter”
- SupportedGibbs was the first NFL player since Priest Holmes in 2002 to exceed 150 rushing yards, score two rushing touchdowns and have at least 95 receiving yards in a game, according to the Lions.WBUR News: “He is the first NFL player since Priest Holmes in 2002 to produce more than 150 yards rushing with two rushing touchdowns and at least 95 yards receiving in a game, the Lions said.”
- SupportedTommy DeVito completed 12 of 24 passes for 81 yards, threw one interception and had a fourth-quarter touchdown pass to Lan Larison.WBUR News: “Tommy DeVito completed 12 of 24 for 81 yards with one interception and a fourth-quarter touchdown pass to Lan Larison for New England.”