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Patriots Head to Munich, Add Doubs, Brown, Maye Returns

5/19/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Patriots opened the season with a road game at Seattle and will face the Detroit Lions at Allianz Arena in Munich on Sunday, November 15, 2026 (Week 10).
Patriots signed Romeo Doubs, target A.J. Brown, and drafted Caleb Lomu and Gabe Jacas.
Drake Maye returns after a 2025 season of 4,394 yards, 31 touchdowns and 72% completions.
The defense seeks the No. 1 run ranking, led by Christian Barmore, Dre’Mont Jones and Harold Landry.

History

Historical Context

After the NFL featured an International Series game at London’s Wembley in 2010, the league added yearly European contests and later approved German venues such as Frankfurt. Building on that expansion, the New England Patriots will travel to Munich’s Allianz Arena for a 2026 regular-season matchup, extending the league’s overseas footprint.

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Story summary

Patriots opened the season with a road game at Seattle and will face the Detroit Lions at Allianz Arena in Munich on Sunday, November 15, 2026 (Week 10).
Patriots signed Romeo Doubs, target A.J. Brown, and drafted Caleb Lomu and Gabe Jacas.
Drake Maye returns after a 2025 season of 4,394 yards, 31 touchdowns and 72% completions.
The defense seeks the No. 1 run ranking, led by Christian Barmore, Dre’Mont Jones and Harold Landry.

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