Patriots News: Week 10 Pats-Lions keys to victory; Who starts at LG?

Foxborough, MA - November 8: New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye throws a pass in the first quarter. The New England Patriots played the Green Bay Packers at Gillette Stadium on November 8, 2026. (Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images

It's Friday the 13th, but nothing about that scares me after surviving last Sunday's massacre at Gillette Stadium.

TEAM TALK

Patriots-Lions updated Injury Report.

Mike Dussault gives us 3 to Watch: Pats look to get back on track in Munich against a potent Lions team.

Evan Lazar's Practice Report: A.J. Brown, Rhamondre Stevenson present during jog-through practice in Munich, Germany, on Thursday night.

Expert Predictions: Week 10 picks for Patriots at Lions. Mike Reiss picksPatriots 23-20. WR A.J. Brown could be making his return, RB Rhamondre Stevenson appears to be pushing to play, and the defense wants to prove last week wasn't what they are ... and they somehow find a way."; More!

Press Conferences:Mike Vrabel - Josh McDaniels - Zak Kuhr - Jeremy Springer - Drake Maye - Christian Gonzalez, Hunter Henry, DeMario Douglas, Marcus Jones, Lorenz Metz.

All Access Interview:Mike Vrabel (5 min. video)

Patriots Unfiltered on TV Interview: RB Corey Kiner. (3 min. video)

Patriots Unfiltered: Lions preview, keys to the game, Latest from Munich. (2 hours)

LOCAL LINKS

Steve Balestrieri breaks down the Patriots-Lions Key Matchups: Patriots RBs vs Lions front seven -Edge Detroit. Patriots WRs vs Lions secondary -Edge New England; More.

Kevin Stephan analyzes Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel vs. Jared Goff and Dan Campbell: Who holds the edge in Munich?

Mark Morsepreviews the Detroit Lions: A deep dive into their roster, coaching, and key matchups.

Andrew Callahan's Friday Five: The split seconds the Pats need to upset Detroit and more Week 10 thoughts.

Ethan Hurwitz looks at how the Lions pose a difficult threat to Patriots defense this week.

Doug Kyed notes Mike Vrabel still has a decision to make with who starts at left guard.

Doug Kyed finds the Patriots hoping to get a boost' and leadership in AJ Brown's return.

Alex Barth wonders if Rhamondre Stevenson could defy reports and play this week.

Doug Kyed relays Josh McDaniels offering potential hope on Rhamondre Stevenson's availability

Andrew Callahan offers his commentary on how the Patriots' season will now go one of three ways.

Mark Daniels' Patriots Takeaways from Germany: Mike Vrabel injury updates; Why Patriots arrived early; Homecoming for Tackle Lorenz Metz; Milton Williams institutes $1,000 fines; More.

Alex Barth thumbnails the top 5 games of the NFL Week 10 slate. Pats-Lions included.

Title Talk podcast:Patriots-Lions Germany preview, AJ Brown stem cell treatment, Mark Dondero ragebait; More. (1 hour, 30 min.)

NATIONAL NEWS

Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Lions vs. Patriots matches up this year's two most aggressive head coaches on fourth downs.

Myles Simmons (ProFootballTalk) Rhamondre Stevenson returns to practice, A.J. Brown remains limited.

Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Christian Gonzalez: I'm going into Sunday with same confidence I always have.

Jeremy Bergman, et al (NFL) Week 10 picks: Upset and score predictions, matchup breakdowns for every game. Four of five pick Lions to win. Commentary on why the Lions will win included. /Hey, did you hear that the Patriots got blown out of their own building last week?

Tyler Sullivan (CBS Sports) Week 10 upset alert: Why the red-hot Bengals are in danger on Sunday Night Football.' Patriots commentary included.

Tyler Sullivan (CBS Sports) It wouldn't shock me if ... NFL Week 10: Fernando Mendoza struggles in first start, new Chiefs WR dominates.

Matt Verderame (SI) The 15 best games of the rest of the season. Week 14 Bills at Patriots.

Pete Prisco (CBS Sports) Week 10 picks: Lions top Patriots in Munich, 30-24. /Click for commentary.

Jay Busbee (Yahoo! Sports) NFL midseason awards: The good, the bad and the Dallas Cowboys.

Around the NFL (NFL) 2026 Playoff predictions: Picking every division winner and wild-card team at midseason.

Carter Bahns (CBS Sports) Buyer Beware: 5 deadline trades that could become the next Sauce Gardner bust.

VIEW FROM DETROIT

Morgan Cannon (Pride of Detroit) Previewing Lions vs. Patriots: Breaking down the matchups and biggest storylines.

Erik Schlitt (DetroitLions) Lions Week 10 preview: Breaking down Patriots' offensive, defensive schemes.

Christian Booher (SI-Lions) 10 thoughts ahead of Detroit Lions matchup with Patriots.

Sydney Ciano (DetroitLions) Lions ready for home away from home' experience in Munich.

Tim Twentyman (DetroitLions) Notebook: Lions using tough stretch of games as preparation.

Josh Helmer (Lions Wire) Lions rule three players out vs. Patriots.

Official Detroit Lions podcast (DetroitLions) Lions vs. Patriots Week 10 preview. (44 min.)