Jahmyr Gibbs Stars as Lions Rout Patriots 35-10 in Munich in NFL Week 10

Jahmyr Gibbs ran wild in Munich on Sunday, piling up 252 total yards as the Detroit Lions routed the New England Patriots 35-10 in their Week 10 international game at Allianz Arena, a blowout effectively decided the moment Patriots quarterback Drake Maye went down with an ankle injury on the opening drive.

Key Points

• Jahmyr Gibbs starred with 22 carries for 153 yards and two touchdowns, plus seven catches for 99 yards — 252 total yards — in the Lions' 35-10 win in Munich.
• Jared Goff threw for 303 yards and three touchdowns, including a 56-yard score to Amon-Ra St. Brown and a 12-yard touchdown to Isaac TeSlaa.
• Patriots quarterback Drake Maye was ruled out with an ankle injury after Aidan Hutchinson sacked him on third-and-goal on the opening drive; backup Tommy DeVito finished the game.
• Hutchinson also left with a knee injury suffered celebrating the sack, and Patriots receiver A.J. Brown exited early with a hamstring injury; no diagnosis had been announced for either.
• The win lifts Detroit to 7-2, its fifth straight victory and first place in the NFC North, and drops New England to 5-5 before 70,225 fans at Allianz Arena.

What Happened

The game turned on its very first possession. Maye led the Patriots down the field on the opening drive, but on third-and-goal Hutchinson sacked him, ending the drive and ending the game for both players. Maye suffered an ankle injury on the play and did not return, while Hutchinson hurt his knee while celebrating the sack and also left the game.

Gibbs was unstoppable from the start, carrying 22 times for 153 yards and two touchdowns and adding seven catches for 99 yards. Goff was just as sharp, throwing for 303 yards and three touchdowns, with St. Brown catching two of them, including a 56-yard score, and TeSlaa hauling in a 12-yard touchdown. Detroit led 21-3 at half-time and 28-3 after three quarters, while New England, without its starting quarterback, managed only Andy Borregales' 33-yard first-quarter field goal and one late touchdown. Also read: Lions Beat Dolphins 19-9 in Miami as Bates Kicks Four Field Goals in Week 9.

Background and Context

The Munich game was the NFL's latest international showcase, and the Lions arrived as one of the league's hottest teams. Detroit came into Week 10 on a four-game winning streak, having beaten Miami 19-9 the previous Sunday behind four Jake Bates field goals and an eight-yard Gibbs touchdown run in the third quarter. The Lions were also still without linebacker Jack Campbell, hospitalised after the neck injury he suffered against Minnesota, though the team had said preliminary indications were positive.

New England arrived at 5-4 with its season at a crossroads, having beaten Miami 24-19 earlier in the season behind a second-half comeback sparked by Maye. At 5-5 the Patriots remain in playoff contention, but Munich raised fresh questions about their depth: losing Maye early exposed how much the offence depends on its young quarterback, and the defence has now struggled badly in back-to-back weeks. St. Brown, a fan favourite in Germany because his mother is German and he spent some of his childhood there, marked the occasion with two touchdown catches. Related coverage: Patriots Beat Dolphins 24-19 as Drake Maye Sparks Second-Half Comeback in Miami.

Jahmyr Gibbs and the Lions' 35-10 Rout in Munich

Gibbs' performance was the story of the day. His 153 rushing yards came on 22 carries, and his seven catches for 99 yards meant he touched the ball 29 times for 252 yards, moving the chains on the ground and through the air alike. The Patriots' defence watched him break tackles, turn short passes into long gains and finish drives with two rushing touchdowns, and had no answer all afternoon.

The balance of Detroit's offence made the rout possible. With Gibbs forcing New England to load the box, Goff found room to throw, topping 300 passing yards with three touchdowns, while St. Brown punished the Patriots deep and TeSlaa added his 12-yard score. Detroit scored in bunches early and never allowed New England back into the game. Also read: Lions Beat Vikings 19-15 to End Unbeaten Run as Campbell Injury Stuns Detroit.

Reactions

NBC Sports summed the game up bluntly: the Patriots' defence had no answer for Gibbs and the Patriots' offence had no answer for the loss of Maye. The same report observed that the Lions have now moved into first place in the NFC North.

Concern, though, centred on Hutchinson: the same report warned that if his knee injury is serious, it would be a major blow to Detroit. No official word on the severity of the injury, or on Maye's ankle, had been released by either team by the end of the game. For New England, the reaction was gloomier: the report noted the Patriots are struggling, their defence has been terrible two weeks in a row, and while at 5-5 they are still in playoff contention, this does not look like a team that can get back to the Super Bowl.

Why It Matters

The win matters first because of where it puts Detroit. At 7-2 with a fifth straight victory, the Lions now sit in first place in the NFC North, and they are doing it with balance: a running game led by Gibbs, a passing game led by Goff, and a defence that held New England to 10 points even after losing Hutchinson. For New England, the season now hinges on Maye's ankle, and the flat performance from the backup showed how thin the margin is. The game also mattered for the NFL's international push: 70,225 packed Allianz Arena, though the injuries to Maye, Hutchinson and Brown cast a shadow over the day.

What Happens Next

Both teams now wait on injury news. The Lions will hope Hutchinson's knee injury is not serious, given how central he is to their pass rush, and the Patriots will hope Maye's ankle heals quickly, given how little their offence managed without him. Updates are expected early in the week. On the field, Detroit carries its five-game winning streak and first place in the NFC North into the second half of the season, while New England, at 5-5, must regroup quickly, with DeVito potentially in line to start if Maye cannot go.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the final score of Lions vs Patriots in Munich?
The Detroit Lions beat the New England Patriots 35-10 on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, in the NFL's Week 10 international game.

How many yards did Jahmyr Gibbs have against the Patriots?
Gibbs had 252 total yards: 153 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries, plus seven catches for 99 yards.

What happened to Drake Maye?
Maye suffered an ankle injury on the opening drive when Aidan Hutchinson sacked him on third-and-goal. He was ruled out and did not return; backup Tommy DeVito finished the game.

What happened to Aidan Hutchinson?
Hutchinson hurt his knee while celebrating the sack on Maye and also left the game. No official diagnosis had been announced by the end of the game.