Lions coach outlines travel and practice schedule for Germany game
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said the team will maintain a rigorous practice routine and manage rest to minimize the impact of their flight to Munich for the Nov. 15 matchup with the New England Patriots.
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell detailed the team’s itinerary for their overseas trip to Munich, Germany, where they will face the New England Patriots on Sunday, Nov. 15. Speaking on a weekly radio interview on 97.1 The Ticket, Campbell said the Lions will practice intensively on Wednesday and Thursday, then travel, nap, and conduct a red-zone walkthrough upon arrival. He added the schedule includes staying up a few hours later than usual, a short morning workout the day before the game, and a brief sightseeing period before getting a full night’s sleep. Campbell emphasized that the travel plan is designed to keep the team ready for the Germany game, the subsequent Week 11 matchup in Tampa Bay, and the Thanksgiving contest against the Chicago Bears.
Campbell noted that the Patriots, who are 5-4, are motivated after a recent 45-27 loss to the Green Bay Packers. He said the New England squad’s performance in that game does not reflect its overall quality, describing the Patriots as a hard-working and talented unit.