Lions vs Patriots outlook
By: Jake Rajala
The reigning AFC Champions (who got some help with the Bo Nix injury) New England Patriots square off against a Detroit Lions squad that went on the golf course early last season. They will battle in Munich, Germany in Week 10. The Lions deserved to miss the playoffs, as J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings swept them. Yes, I’m talking about the same Vikings QB that threw less than half touchdowns (11) as the QB (Sam Darnold) that he replaced last season. Darnold threw 25 touchdowns last season.
It shouldn’t be too difficult for the Pats to tear down this wall the Lions defense. They finished 22nd in PPG allowed. They also finished 22nd in takeaways. Those are the two most vital categories. Sure, they had someone by the name of Aidan Hutchinson and he made the Lions a Top 5 defense in sacks. Nonetheless, this didn’t only stop the Vikings from sweeping them, but the Packers also had their way with them, as they swept the Lions. It almost look like Aaron Rodgers was back on the Packers, as he is 19-8 against them.
Beer is quite relevant in Germany. Sadly, beer doesn’t fit in well with the Lions or Patriots. Hopefully, the Buffalo Bills can play drink and break some tables in Germany in 2027.
Dan Campbell (Lions head coach) and Mike Vrabel (Patriots head coach) are two guys that look like they don’t skip chest day. They always have a lot of tenancity. They will have to energize their teams to be prepared physcially and mentally for the overseas game.
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