Jahmyr Gibbs leads the way as Lions blow past Patriots in Germany
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye got injured on the first possession, and New England wasn't competitive after that.
The Detroit Lions thrashed the New England Patriots 35-10 in a game marred by injuries in Munich, Germany. Jahmyr Gibbs was the star of the show, rushing for 153 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries, and adding 99 receiving yards on seven catches. Patriots quarterback Jared Goff had a solid game, throwing for over 300 yards. The loss of key players Drake Maye and A.J.
Brown proved costly for the Patriots. Maye's ankle injury ended a promising drive, while Brown suffered a hamstring injury. Patriots' backup quarterback Tommy DeVito struggled against a Lions defense that looked formidable. Despite Hutchinson's knee injury potentially being a major setback for Detroit, the Lions have moved to the top of the NFC North.
The Patriots, at 5-5, remain in contention for a playoff spot, but their defense has been lackluster.
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