The New England Patriots visit the Detroit Lions in Week 10 of the 2026 NFL season, on Sunday, November 15 at 9:30 AM ET at FC Bayern Munich Stadium. Dome · Fieldturf. The Patriots are 1-1 (3rd in the AFC East), the Lions 1-1 (3rd in the NFC North). The Patriots went 3-3 down the stretch, the Lions 3-3.
In 2026 the Patriots scored 15 points per game (27th in the NFL) and allowed 8 (1st in the NFL); the Lions scored 31 (5th in the NFL) and allowed 35.5 (31st in the NFL).
Head-to-head, the recent series reads DET 1–1 over the last 2 meetings, at an average total of 32.5; against the spread it is DET 1–1, and the total has gone UNDER 2–0. The last 2 meetings are split 1–1.
Injury report: 18 players out and 21 questionable across the two teams — Thomas Harper (DET S, Injured reserve), Quintayvious Hutchins (NE LB, Injured reserve), Ben Bartch (DET G, Out) and Dre'Mont Jones (NE DE, Out).
Frequently asked questions
When do the Patriots play the Lions?
New England Patriots at Detroit Lions is Week 10 of the 2026 NFL season, kicking off on Sunday, November 15 at 9:30 AM ET at FC Bayern Munich Stadium.
What is the head-to-head record between the Patriots and the Lions?
The recent series is DET 1–1 over the last 2 meetings — the last one finished NE 29–0 in 2022 (Week 5), and against the spread the series is DET 1–1.
Who is injured for Patriots vs Lions?
72 players carry a designation: 18 out and 21 questionable, including Thomas Harper (DET S, Injured reserve), Quintayvious Hutchins (NE LB, Injured reserve), Ben Bartch (DET G, Out) and Dre'Mont Jones (NE DE, Out). The report refreshes with the data sync before game days and the model prices designations in automatically.