Lions defeat Patriots 28-3 in NFL game at Munich's Allianz Arena
Detroit rallied in the second half to beat New England 28-3, with Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jahmyr Gibbs each scoring touchdowns.
The Detroit Lions secured a 28-3 victory over the New England Patriots at Munich's Allianz Arena on Sunday. After trailing 21-3 at halftime, the Lions scored three unanswered touchdowns in the third quarter, highlighted by a 28-yard pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown and a short run by running back Jahmyr Gibbs.
Quarterback Jared Goff finished with 211 passing yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions, while Gibbs recorded 171 total yards and a rushing touchdown. The Lions' defense forced four Patriots three-and-outs and tallied three sacks, including a pick by cornerback Roger McCreary.
Patriots quarterback Tommy DeVito, who replaced the injured Drake Maye early in the game, was unable to generate sustained drives, and the Patriots managed only a field goal in the first quarter. The Lions' special teams and defense limited New England's scoring opportunities throughout the contest.
The game marked the Lions' fifth consecutive win and continued their successful overseas trip, while the Patriots fell to a 5-4 record.